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Apply grant from NATA: deadline 25th of September 2023
NATA now invites applications within the North Atlantic Countries. NATA (North Atlantic Tourism Association) supports projects with collaborating partners from at least two of the three member countries: FAROE ISLANDS, ICELAND AND GREENLAND.
NATA’s vision is to:
- Promote the West Nordic countries as a tourist destination
- Encourage coordinated marketing of the region
- Offer grants and travel support for projects that express our vision
- Help improve the quality of tourist services in the region
- Build partnerships between the participating countries
- Promote knowledge sharing, product development and innovation
In 2023, NATA is particularly interested in projects that focus on regenerating tourism after Covid-19, sustainability, and digitization within tourism.
Grant applications can be sent for projects working with:
- Collaborative marketing
- Innovation and product development
- Networking and knowledge exchange
- Quality and environmental issues in tourism
NATA’s financial support is aimed at both business-related and cultural projects, as there are two types of grants:
- Grants for tourism development and marketing
- Grants for travel support
Assessment criteria
NATA’s board decides who receives support, the applications are evaluated on the following factors:
Applications for tourism development and marketing
- The idea and quality of the application – be sure to fill in the form correctly, as incomplete forms will not be considered
- Budget requirements and other funding
- Tourism development
- Partnership between the countries
- Marketing possibilities
- Innovative nature
- Community and sustainability aspects
The maximum grant offered for these types of projects is DKK 100.000, and this amount must not exceed 50% of the project’s entire funding. The grant is not for wages or consultant fees.
Applications for travel support
- The purpose of the trip
- The quality of the application – be sure to fill the form out correctly, as incomplete forms will not be considered
- Emphasis on cultural interaction – e.g., staying with local families instead of using hotels
- Budget requirements and other funding
The maximum NATA offers for travel support is:
- DKK 1.000 per person for travel between Iceland and the Faroe Islands (round trip)
- DKK 2.000 per person for travel between Iceland and Greenland (round trip)
- DKK 3.000 per person for travel between Faroe Islands and Greenland (round trip)
The support within this category is solely intended for travel costs – not accommodation or daily living expenses.
Apply now
If you think that you might have an idea for a project or a trip that could benefit from a NATA grant, then find out more about how to apply by reading our: Application guide.
There are two different application forms for the two types of grants: