The Sons of Norway Foundation offers the
following GRANTS:

The Sons of Norway Foundation Heritage and Culture Fund was established in 1988 when, HRH, Crown Princess Sonja of Norway allowed her name to be used to raise funds. Through this fund two categories of grants are available:

		Local Lodge Partnership Grants The Sons of Norway Foundation Local Lodge Partnership Grants invites applications from lodges that wish to promote Norwegian heritage in their communities. These are matching fund grants, with a maximum award of $1,000. Examples of activities include cultural fairs, hosting visiting groups, cultural skills classes, books for lodge libraries, etc. To apply online click here.
		2012 Grant Recipients
		General Heritage and Culture Grants The General Heritage and Culture Grants are awarded to individuals, groups or organizations that promote the heritage and culture of traditional or modern Norway. Maximum award is $3,000. Examples of activities include community festivals, cultural exchange programs, research projects, instructional videos and books, etc. For more information click here. To apply online click here.
		2012 Grant Recipients
The Sons of Norway Foundation Humanitarian Fund was established in 1997. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity and patronage of HRM, King Harald V of Norway in establishing and providing its’ initial funding. A contribution of $250 or more to the S/N Foundation Humanitarian Fund entitles the donor to a special edition medallion with the image of, HRM, King Harold V. The estate of Dr. Myrtle Beinhauer, a Sons of Norway member and educator, made a generous gift to the Foundation, which is also a major source for this funding.
		Helping Hands to Children Grant The Helping Hands to Children Grant is a matching funds grant for lodges that helps establish educational/heritage programming for youth. Eligible programming includes Adopt a School, Barnas Norsk Klubb, Children’s Folk Dancing Groups, Junior Lodges, Heritage Camps and special programming for youth. Maximum award is $500. For more information and to apply online click here.
		2012 Grant Recipients
For further information contact the Sons of Norway Foundation at: foundation@sofn.com or call 800-945-8851. We are happy to answer your questions.