Crown Princess Märtha’s Memorial Fund
Crown Princess Märtha’s Memorial Fund provides financial support to social and humanitarian initiatives carried out by non-governmental organisations.
The fund was established on 1 April 1929 under the name “Her Royal Highness Crown Princess Märtha’s Fund”. Following the death of Crown Princess Märtha on 5 April 1954, it was decided that the fund’s work should continue in memory of the Crown Princess and her concern for her fellow human beings. Princess Astrid, Mrs Ferner, chairs the fund’s board as part of her official duties.
– It is a pleasure and a privilege for me to award financial support to social and humanitarian initiatives carried out by organisations and associations throughout Norway each year on the birthday of my mother, Crown Princess Märtha.
Princess Astrid
Crown Princess Märtha's Memorial Fund: Statutes
Statutes
The purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to social and humanitarian initiatives carried out by non-governmental organisations. The fund targets specific needs not otherwise eligible for funding from the national or local government.
As a general rule, grants are not allocated to private individuals or to investment projects. Only in exceptional cases are grants awarded for the same purpose for two consecutive years.
Allocations
Grants are awarded in connection with the birthday of Crown Princess Märtha on 28 March. The application deadline is 15 February for grants to be awarded in the same year.
The fund normally receives between 250 and 300 applications each year, of which approximately 150–200 are awarded grants. The standard grant is NOK 5,000, although a higher amount may be awarded in some cases.
Recipients of support include, for example, health and welfare associations, pensioners’ associations, and local branches of various associations and organisations working to benefit people with a range of diagnoses and challenges. Typical activities receiving support include trips, lectures and other social events.
Only non-governmental organisations within Norway are eligible to receive grants from the fund.
