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Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding
Funding for Nordic culture and member support
Last Update: May 19, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2025
Location
Canada
Overview
The Sons of Norway Foundation provides funding to support Nordic culture, heritage, community, youth, and humanitarian projects. Grants and related awards can support lodge programs, member relief, cultural exchanges, and other Norwegian-themed activities, with maximum awards up to $5,000 for some programs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new program or service
- Increase social or community impact
- Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000 $
Timeline
- Closing date : December 15, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Canada
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Primary and Secondary Education
- Higher Education
- Other Education
- Social Services
- Emergency and Relief
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Grant-making Foundations
- Other Philanthropic Intermediaries and Voluntarism Promotion
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- General public
- Children & youth
- Academia / students
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- National
- International
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Norwegian culture and heritage programming.
- Community partnerships and lodge-based cultural projects.
- Member support projects, including disaster relief and medical relief.
- Activities that strengthen lodge vitality and membership engagement.
Documents Needed
- Project budget
- Narrative statement or project summary
- Contact information for the applicant
- Recommendation letter contact information, if required
- Medical or damage documentation for relief applications
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Sons of Norway lodges
- Sons of Norway members
- Sons of Norway districts
- Organizations with Nordic interests
Who is not eligible
- Members of the Foundation Board of Governors and the Sons of Norway International Board
- Immediate family members of those board members
- Sons of Norway employees
- Members of the Disaster Relief and Medical Relief Committees
Eligible expenses
- Program and project costs for Norwegian-themed activities.
- Replacement of aged or failing equipment for lodge use.
- Expenses related to disaster or medical relief assistance.
- Costs tied to cultural exchange or community programming.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Applications from ineligible board members, employees, and their immediate families.
- Costs already fully covered by insurance or other organizations are not the focus of medical relief funding.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
- Norway
- The United States
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by a committee on a rolling basis or during the stated grant season.
- Additional information or documentation may be requested during review.
- Applicants are notified by email once a decision is made.
- If approved, payment is issued after the award notice.
- Selected recipients must complete a follow-up report in their online account.
Additional information
- Applications are submitted through the Foundation’s online portal.
- A simple follow-up report may be required after funding.
- Funding decisions are made by a review committee.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding?
The Sons of Norway Foundation provides funding to support Nordic culture, heritage, community, youth, and humanitarian projects. Grants and related awards can support lodge programs, member relief, cultural exchanges, and other Norwegian-themed activities, with maximum awards up to $5,000 for some programs.
How much funding can be received?
Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding Funds up to $5,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding program?
To be eligible for the Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding program, you must:
Must be a Sons of Norway lodge, member, or district.
Project must support Nordic culture or member relief.
Application must be submitted online in English.
What expenses are eligible under Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding?
Norwegian culture and heritage programming.
Community partnerships and lodge-based cultural projects.
Member support projects, including disaster relief and medical relief.
Activities that strengthen lodge vitality and membership engagement.
Who can I contact for more information about the Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding?
You can contact SOFN Foundation (SOFN) by email at foundation@sofn.com or by phone at none.
Where is the Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding available?
The Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding program is available across Canada.
Is the Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Sons of Norway Foundation — General Funding is a Grant and Funding