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Sons of Norway Foundation Grant Funds available for lodges and members.  What is your lodge or community planning where extra funding could enhance the experience?  All grant applications are done online at www.sonsofnorway.com/foundation.

Local Lodge Partnership Grants - Due January 15, 2016 -  for lodge events and Norwegian programming at the lodge level.  Matching funds grants up to $1,000.

General Heritage & Culture Grants - Due February 1, 2016 - for community-wide Norwegian themed events, musical & theatrical performances, Cross-cultural exchange groups, Nordic cultural fairs, etc.  Funds up to $1,500 for events happening within the 2016 calendar year.

Helping Hands to Children Grants - Due February 15, 2016 - For lodges helping in local schools with student mentoring, school supplies or Norwegian themed presentations, lodge events for children.  matching funds up to $500.

Sons of Norway Foundation Post High School Scholarships - Deadlines begin March 1, 2016

Did you know that the Sons of Norway Foundation offers college scholarships starting at $1,000 for current members, children or grandchildren of current members?  This is a great member benefit.  Have the college students in your family check out www.sonsofnorway.com/foundation.  We currently offer seven categories of scholarships for different areas of study.  All scholarship applications are done online.

The Sons of Norway Foundation awards approximately $100,000 in grants and scholarship annually.