How much funding does Community Partnership Grant provide?

Community Partnership Grant provides Up to US $5,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Community Partnership Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Who is eligible for Community Partnership Grant?

Eligible applicants: Individuals and groups from Norway and the U; Individuals or groups who are NOT members of Sons of Norway.

Community Partnership Grant

Sons of Norway Foundation

Foundation Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

Individuals and groups from Norway and the U
This grant is open to individuals or groups from Norway and the United States who wish to share their Norwegian heritage and culture through the project for which they apply for funding.
Individuals or groups who are NOT members of Sons of Norway

Other requirements

Eligible Applicants.
Eligible Projects.
Projects that promote and preserve the culture and heritage of Norway are eligible.
Examples of previously funded projects are cultural classes or presentations, documentation of local cultural history, hosting of visiting performing groups, etc.

Overview

The Community Partnership Grant, administered by the Sons of Norway Foundation, offers up to $5,000 for projects that promote and preserve Norwegian culture and heritage. Open to individuals and groups from Norway and the U.S., the grant encourages initiatives that reflect the foundation's core values such as lifelong learning and community generosity. Applications must be submitted online in English and should demonstrate a commitment to celebrating Norwegian cultural traditions.

NOTE: Applications must be for programs or projects that take place between January 2025 – March 2026.
The Community Partnership Grant is funded through the Heritage and Culture Fund which was established in 1987. This fund was initially supported by Her Majesty Queen Sonja of Norway who lent her name to an early fund-raising effort. The Crown Princess Sonja pendant was issued in sterling silver and gold and was awarded to individuals or lodges who support this fund according to certain specifications. The number of grants awarded from this fund has increased through the years due to the continued support of our generous members and friends.
Award Information
The maximum award is $5,000.
Award decisions are based upon observance of one or more of the Sons of Norway Foundation’s core values and how the proposed program or project will promote Norwegian culture.
The Foundation’s core values are:

Eligibility

Eligible ApplicantsThis grant is open to individuals or groups from Norway and the United States who wish to share their Norwegian heritage and culture through the project for which they apply for funding.This grant is open to individuals or groups who are NOT members of Sons of NorwayEligible ProjectsProjects that promote and preserve the culture and heritage of Norway are eligible. Examples of previously funded projects are cultural classes or presentations, documentation of local cultural history, hosting of visiting performing groups, etc.All applications for Community Partnership Grant must be written in English and be submitted online.

What Sons of Norway Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2023 — the most recent filing with itemized grants

Sons of Norway Foundation reported $285K in grants for 2025 as a total without an itemized list; the grant details below are from 2023, its most recent itemized filing.

Grants in 2023: 1
Total given: $10K
Median grant: $10K