Projects Supported
Since its reorganization in 2002, Norway House Foundation has granted numerous fellowships to Norwegian graduate students, made grants for Norwegian cultural activities and for educational seminars focusing on Norwegian–American educational and scientific projects.
Norwegian Seamen’s Church in San Francisco
The Norway House Foundation supports the many cultural, educational, and social programs put on by the church. People new to the Bay Area and people who have lived here for many decades attend these events. Kudos to the staff and many volunteers
Networking Events
The Norway House Foundation organizes three networking events annually for students and business professionals to get together and exchange ideas. In November 2024, the event occurred at the Norwegian Club in San Francisco with a presentation from Morten Hansen - The Race to the South Pole - Lessons in Leadership.
For information about the next event, contact bo.erlend@gmail.com
Nordic Spirit Symposium at Califonia Lutheran University
The annual Nordic Spirit Symposium educates and entertains members of the public with Scandinavian history, culture, and heritage. Thanks to the Norway House Foundation grants, we bring distinguished speakers and polished performers from Norway and other countries., and provide an 11⁄2 day program of presentations and the opportunity to mix informally with these scholars and other like-minded individuals. Participants from the Norwegian and other Scandinavian communities share the time-honored spirit of a symposium, blending music, dining, and the free exchange of ideas to enhance the pleasure of learning.
This symposium series has treated various topics such as Scandinavian design, folklore, discoveries from the Viking Age, and the extraordinary Nordic Bronze Age. The Norway House Foundation provides critical support for this annual program, including the support of a presenter from Norway.
Bay Area Book Festival
Norway House Foundation has provided significant support for the Bay Area Book Festival since its inception in 2015. Through this support, we have been able to introduce more than a dozen authors to audiences across the Bay Area, averaging three to four authors per year.
