Norad - Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation
The Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation: funds civil society, human rights and Ukraine's recovery.
About the fund
Norad (Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation) is a directorate under the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs that manages a large share of Norway's development aid. Its predecessor, the government body Norsk Utviklingshjelp, was established in 1962 and converted into Norad in 1968.
The agency funds civil society, democratic governance, human rights, education, health and climate, and evaluates the results of Norwegian aid. Funds are mostly channelled through Norwegian and international partner organisations and intermediary programmes.
In Ukraine, Norad manages around 92% of the civilian aid under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine. Together with Sida, it funds ISAR Ednannia's project 'Strong Civil Society of Ukraine - a Driver towards Reforms and Democracy', which includes an organisational development grants competition for CSOs.
Focus areas
- Civil society development
- Democratic governance and reforms
- Human rights
- Anti-corruption
- Humanitarian aid and Ukraine's recovery
- Organisational capacity of CSOs
Interesting facts
Its predecessor Norsk Utviklingshjelp was established in 1962 and converted into Norad in 1968.
Manages around 92% of the civilian aid under the Nansen Support Programme for Ukraine.
In 2026 Norway allocated NOK 15 billion to civilian support for Ukraine under the Nansen Programme.
How to apply
Ukrainian NGOs usually access Norad funds through Norwegian partners and intermediary programmes. ISAR Ednannia's organisational development competition is currently open (up to UAH 45,000, monthly selection, project running until December 2027) - apply at ednannia.ua.
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