The Nordplus programme has seen a growing trend in approved applications since the pandemic, demonstrating strong interest among the educational community in the Nordic and Baltic region in travelling, cooperating and gaining knowledge and experience from neighbouring countries.

By the 2nd of February 2026, a total of 635 applications were submitted to the Nordplus programme, applying for grants amounting to 31,543,977 euro.

Almost all countries are represented and the overall participation largely reflects the relative size of each country’s population. Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania together participate proportionally to the Baltic population, while Iceland, Åland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands exceed expectations considering their relatively small populations.

says Eydís Inga Valsdóttir, Nordplus Coordinator in Iceland.

The representation of applying and granted organisations by country remains similar in 2026 compared to 2025.

Nordplus approved applications and grants 2026

Nordplus is the Nordic Council of Ministers’ largest educational programme and supports cooperation, networking, exchange and knowledge sharing across the Nordic and Baltic countries. The programme provides grants for teachers, students and learners at all educational levels – from pre-school to higher education and adult learning – contributing to the exchange of experiences, language skills and cultural understanding across the region.