The Fritt Ord Foundation's deadlines for applications in spring 2020

April 1 2020

In connection with the corona pandemic, on 17 March 2020, Fritt Ord announced a call for applications for MNOK 40 in extraordinary grants. The call is for applications for projects related to the situation created by the corona crisis. The first deadline for the extraordinary call for applications was 31 March.

The following deadline applies for the next round of applications:

3 p.m. on Thursday, 30 April

Extraordinary call for applications in connection with the corona crisis
note: Label the application “Extraordinary grants 2020” in the title field.

3 p.m. on Tuesday, 5 May

Ordinary applications (e.g. for documentary films, documentary photos, festivals, conferences and seminars, theatre projects, manuscript development and the publication of factual prose. Refers to projects not created in response to the corona crisis or projects that have changed significantly due to the crisis).
Ordinary applications need not be labelled – merely write name of the project in the title field.

3 p.m. on Friday, 8 May

Norwegian Journalism
Please note: Label the application “Norwegian Journalism” in the title field.

3 p.m. on Friday, 8 May

The Fritt Ord Foundation’s grants for critics: Good Criticism 2020 – 2021
note: Label the application “Grant for critics” in the title field.

Applications for the same project should not be submitted in response to different calls for applications. If you forget to label your application, do not re-submit it, but rather notify Fritt Ord by sending an email to: post@frittord.no. We will correct it manually.

Since these deadlines are close together, please submit your application as close as possible to the relevant deadline.

News

The Fritt Ord Foundation Prize for 2025 goes to satirical artists May Linn Clement, Marvin Halleraker and Morten Mørland

April 29 2025

The Fritt Ord Foundation Prize for 2025 is awarded to three representatives of Norwegian satirical art for challenging public opinion by standing up to power and for their biting humour: May Linn Clement, Marvin Halleraker and Morten Mørland.

In times of darkness, satire assumes a more important role

May 20 2025

“In times of darkness, when more is at stake, satire has a more important role to play,” said Marvin Halleraker as he accepted the Fritt Ord Prize for 2025, together with May Linn Clemet and Morten Mørland.

Fritt Ord's grants for master’s degrees

May 11 2025

Is your master’s project about freedom of expression, social debate or journalism? If so, you can apply for a student grant from the Fritt Ord Foundation.

Call for nominations: Free Media Awards 2025

March 14 2025

In collaboration with the ZEIT STIFTUNG BUCERIUS of Hamburg, the Fritt Ord Foundation has allocated the Free Media Awards annually since 2004 to Eastern European journalists and media that defy every obstacle to tirelessly ensure independent press coverage. Russia’s war against Ukraine and the subsequent wave of disinformation clearly demonstrates the need for independent reporting in the region. Journalist, editorial teams and media companies in and from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine and Hungary who make a contribution to press freedom through their investigative, independent reporting can be nominated for the Free Media Awards.