About
Oslo kommune is the local government authority for Oslo, the capital city of Norway. It provides a wide range of municipal services to residents including kindergarten, education, health and social services, urban planning and building permits, transportation and parking, waste management, water and sewage, fire safety, and cultural and recreational activities. The municipality also administers grants, scholarships and funding programs (tilskudd, legater og stipend) for various purposes.
Funding Opportunities
Tiltak for likestilling og kvinnefrigjøring 2026
This grant program from Oslo Municipality supports equality and women's liberation initiatives. The funding scheme aims to contribute to gender equality and equal worth, and counteract discrimination, harassment, and other forms of oppression against women. The program stimulates voluntary efforts and supports civil society's work for women's liberation and feminist values. Oslo Municipality provides grants to initiatives and campaigns primarily directed at women living in Oslo. Priority is given to initiatives that prevent discrimination, harassment, negative social control, violence against women and other forms of oppression; strengthen women who are subjected to various forms of oppression through knowledge about their rights, self-help measures, networks and safe meeting places; and motivate women to active participation in all societal arenas such as education and the labor market.
Tilskudd til å gjennomføre kurs for kandidater innen fagbrev på jobb
This grant supports training course providers (opplæringskontorer and lærebedrifter) in Oslo to deliver courses for employees pursuing vocational certificates through the 'Fagbrev på jobb' (Certificate on the Job) program. The funding allows organizations to conduct courses that prepare adult workers for theory examinations required before practical vocational tests. The program targets employees who have at least one year of relevant work experience and wish to complete vocational training while remaining employed at their current wages, rather than transitioning to apprentice wages. Multiple training offices in the same vocational field can collaborate to offer courses. Courses must prepare candidates for mandatory theory exams that precede practical certification tests. The grant aims to supplement workplace training with formal coursework in program subjects, ensuring candidates are adequately prepared for certification examinations.
Tilskudd til ungdomstiltak i Bydel Østensjø
This grant program from Oslo Municipality's Østensjø district provides funding for youth activities that have connection to and involve young people in the district. The program is designed to support youth-led initiatives that serve residents of the Østensjø neighborhood in Oslo. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, with funds distributed continuously. The grant requires recipients to maintain financial records and report on how the funds were used. All applications are processed continuously and decisions are made by the youth council in open sessions. Recipients receive funds once the decision is made, and must submit a report and financial statement within three months after the activity is completed.
Tilskudd til ungdomstiltak i Bydel Vestre Aker
This grant program provides funding for youth activities in the Vestre Aker district of Oslo. The program supports initiatives, projects, and activities that engage young people aged 13-19 years in planning and implementation. Funded activities must be low-threshold and benefit multiple youth, helping to start or improve activities used by children and young people. Events held within the district are prioritized. The program aims to promote youth engagement and community development through accessible activities that involve young people in meaningful ways. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis at Youth Council meetings.
Tilskudd til ungdomstiltak i Bydel Ullern
This grant program from Oslo Municipality's Ullern District provides funding for youth activities targeting young people aged 13-19 years. The program aims to support low-threshold activities that benefit multiple participants, with youth actively involved in planning and implementation. The funding is available on a rolling basis throughout the year, allowing organizations to apply at any time. Priority is given to events held within the district, and the grant focuses on starting or improving activities that children and young people use. The program does not provide funding for general operational expenses.
Tilskudd til ungdomstiltak i Bydel Søndre Nordstrand
This grant program supports initiatives for youth aged 12-19 years in the Søndre Nordstrand district of Oslo. The youth council provides funding for projects that are planned in collaboration with young people and prioritize low-threshold, inclusive, and integrative activities. The program aims to support initiatives that prevent crime and strengthen the district's reputation, create cultural offerings in art, music, and drama, foster better community connections and social arenas for youth in the district, and expand the breadth of recreational activity offerings. Recipients must maintain accounts and report to the district on how funds were used. Priority is given to projects that meaningfully involve youth in the planning process. The grant is administered by the youth council of Bydel Søndre Nordstrand, with oversight from the district administration. Successful applicants must submit a detailed report on the use of funds by June 1, 2025. Applications are submitted via email to the district office, and the program is designed to strengthen youth engagement and community development in this specific Oslo neighborhood.
Tilskudd til ungdomstiltak i Bydel St. Hanshaugen
This grant program provides funding for youth initiatives in the St. Hanshaugen district of Oslo. The program aims to support activities and projects that benefit young people aged 12-19 years in the local community. Youth must be involved in the planning process of the initiative, and the main target group must have a connection to the St. Hanshaugen district. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, though applicants should submit their application at least two months before the planned activity. The initiative must contribute to better fellowship and serve as a social arena for young people in the district. Recipients are required to maintain proper accounting and report back to the district on how the funds were used, with a detailed budget report due within one month after the initiative takes place.
Tilskudd til ungdomstiltak i Bydel Grünerløkka
This grant supports initiatives and projects that develop a positive environment for children and youth in the Grünerløkka district of Oslo. The funding can be used for activities involving and for children and youth, as well as investments in facilities and equipment that will be used by this target group. The funding is administered by the district's Youth Council (Ungdomsrådet) and is processed on a rolling basis at regular Youth Council meetings. Applicants must submit a detailed proposal including activity descriptions, implementation plans, and budgets. All activities should be low-threshold and benefit multiple people, with priority given to events held within the district. Recipients are required to maintain financial records and report back to the district on how the funds were used within four weeks of completing the initiative.
Tilskudd til rus- og kriminalitetsforebyggende tiltak overfor ungdom i Oslo
This grant program from Oslo Municipality supports drug and crime prevention initiatives targeting youth in Oslo. The funding scheme is designed to contribute to drug and crime prevention work with young people, with the goal that youth receive the right help at the right time from a well-coordinated support system. The program aims to stimulate voluntary efforts and support voluntary and non-profit organizations' work in this area. Oslo Municipality can provide grants for measures, operations of an organization or unit, and time-limited projects where activities differ from ordinary operations. Projects can receive support for up to three years, but grants are awarded only one year at a time. Priority is given to initiatives that align with the SaLTo action program's main goal of preventing child and youth crime and substance abuse, as well as those that prevent hate crimes and violent extremism.
Tilskudd til private idrettsanlegg
This grant program aims to increase capacity and breadth in Oslo's sports facilities by stimulating the construction of private sports facilities. The program provides subsidies for the realization of private sports facilities in Oslo municipality. The funding is available to sports clubs and other private actors who will build new sports facilities, expand capacity, or rehabilitate existing facilities. The target group includes voluntary actors operating on a primarily non-commercial basis who are approved to receive gaming funds and are entitled to VAT refunds. The facilities must be approved for receiving gaming funds and must be kept open for general sports activities and made available to Oslo's residents.
Tilskudd til private barnehager
Oslo kommune provides funding for private kindergartens (barnehager) in Oslo. Private kindergartens wishing to establish or expand kindergarten operations in Oslo municipality and receive municipal funding must apply for municipal financing to be included in the municipality's plans to ensure sufficient kindergarten capacity. This scheme was introduced after the kindergarten sector was given block financing in 2011 and applies to both ordinary kindergartens and family kindergartens. The application process involves first applying for a preliminary commitment of funding from Utdanningsetaten (Education Agency), after which the relevant district makes a decision about the actual funding. In large parts of Oslo, kindergarten coverage is currently satisfactory, and additional capacity is already planned for the coming years. When evaluating applications for funding commitments, the main emphasis is placed on the need for new kindergarten places, and building patterns and operating forms may also be weighted. Existing kindergartens do not need to apply for funding - only those wishing to establish new operations or expand existing ones.
Tilskudd til overvannstiltak på egen tomt
Oslo kommune provided grants in 2025 for stormwater management measures for private individuals, housing cooperatives, and condominium associations in three selected areas: Bekkelaget, Nordberg, and Makrellbekken. The grant program aimed to support property owners in implementing measures to protect their properties from stormwater-related damage and flooding. The 2025 program has concluded, and a new citywide grant scheme will be launched in spring 2026. This funding opportunity is designed to encourage property owners to take proactive steps in managing stormwater on their own properties, contributing to the city's overall climate adaptation and flood prevention strategy.
Tilskudd til kor, korps og orkestre
Oslo kommune's grant program supports music activities among children, youth, and amateurs, and aims to facilitate active participation in the city's music life and stimulate engagement and personal development. The grant is available for choirs, bands, and orchestras in Oslo. Applications must include activity descriptions, budgets, action plans, and confirmed number of registered and active members from the previous year with age composition. Organizations apply through their respective federations (Norges Korforbund Oslo-Akershus, Norges Musikkorps Forbund Øst, or Oslo Musikkråd), and unaffiliated groups apply via Oslo Musikkråd. The grant does not support interest organizations for school choirs, bands, orchestras, or music activities with commercial purposes or serving external commercial interests.
Tilskudd til konserter i frivillig regi
This grant program supports voluntary organizations, music/song groups, clubs and associations to hold concerts in Oslo. The program is administered by Oslo Musikkråd (Oslo Music Council) and prioritizes activities that are exclusively based on voluntary operations. Organizations can apply for funding to organize and present concerts within the Oslo municipality. Applications are submitted directly to Oslo Musikkråd through their portal.
Tilskudd til istandsetting av kulturminner i Oslo
Byantikvaren (The City Antiquarian) provides both state and municipal grants for the restoration and maintenance of heritage buildings and sites in Oslo. The grant program aims to ensure that cultural heritage properties are maintained and restored in an antiquarian-appropriate manner, and to inspire and set examples for others to follow. Property owners can apply for funding for restoration work on protected buildings and sites, as well as buildings and areas regulated for conservation purposes. The grant program particularly prioritizes projects where restoration work results in additional costs due to antiquarian requirements or recommendations. Eligible expenses include restoration of original windows, improvement of original roofing, use of lime plaster and lime paint on masonry buildings with proper color schemes, planning of larger restoration projects, and fire safety measures. The program supports owners of properties that are protected under cultural heritage laws, buildings in conservation zones, and properties listed as heritage-worthy.
Tilskudd til instruktører og faglige ledere med ansvar for opplæring i bedrift for lærlinger fra Oslo
The City of Oslo's Education Agency provides financial support for continuing education for instructors and professional leaders responsible for training apprentices from Oslo. The grant aims to ensure that Oslo's apprentices receive high-quality training throughout their education. Companies can choose between two different financing schemes: either support for the company to give the employee 25% paid time off for studies, or a stipend of NOK 120,000 to the employee. The support is specifically designated for taking the course 'Veiledning av lærlinger – for instruktører og faglige ledere – med ansvar for opplæring i bedrift' (Guidance of apprentices – for instructors and professional leaders with responsibility for training in companies) at Oslo Vocational College. Both grants are paid to the company, and the stipend is taxable.
Tilskudd til innovasjon innen kulturlivet og kulturnæringene
This grant scheme supports innovation within the cultural sector and cultural industries in Oslo. The program aims to facilitate collaboration between culture and business sectors, encouraging exploration and testing of new ideas. Applicants can also apply for funding for pre-projects and concept development. The scheme prioritizes initiatives that explore, experiment, and involve project startups; create new value that can benefit other actors or initiatives; use existing competence or resources in new ways; contribute to increased internationalization; develop the industry and strengthen cross-sectoral collaboration across disciplines, cultural genres, and business; and have shared economic risk with other contributors. The program does not fund normal operations, completed initiatives, or projects based on fundraising, and applicants cannot receive funding from other municipal schemes for the same initiative in the same year.
Tilskudd til hospiteringsordning
This grant supports hospitalization (job shadowing) arrangements between training supervisors in schools and apprenticeship companies in Oslo. The program is part of Dekomp yrkesfag (Decentralized scheme for competence development in vocational subjects) for the 2023-2024 school year. The purpose is to facilitate mutual exchange of knowledge and experience between training supervisors in schools and apprenticeship companies, including vocational teachers, instructors, and professional leaders within vocational education and training. The program aims to strengthen collaboration between schools and working life in Oslo, which is important for securing practical placements for students in vocational specialization and apprenticeship positions for trainees on their way to trade and journeyman certificates. The grant is administered by the Education Agency, Department of Vocational Training, and targets training supervisors in training offices and independent apprenticeship companies in Oslo. Support is provided for hospitalization in upper secondary schools for instructors and professional leaders in apprenticeship companies.
Tilskudd til fritidsaktiviteter i Bydel Østensjø
Bydel Østensjø offers financial support to enable children and youth to participate in meaningful organized leisure activities. The grant covers participation fees (such as membership fees, course fees, player licenses, training fees, tournaments) and equipment costs for children and youth in families who cannot afford these expenses. Each child can receive up to 6,000 NOK in support. The activity for which support is requested should have a duration of at least 6 months. Applications are processed on a rolling basis and must be submitted by voluntary organizations or Oslo municipality employees on behalf of individual children and youth. The program aims to increase participation in organized recreational activities for young people in the Østensjø district who would otherwise be unable to afford them.
Tilskudd til fritidsaktiviteter i Bydel Vestre Aker
Bydel Vestre Aker wishes to ensure that as many children and young people as possible, regardless of their family's economic situation, can participate in organized leisure activities. The grant is aimed at children and youth from low-income families aged 6-17 years and those attending upper secondary school. The support can be used for participation fees (club fees, training fees, licenses), participant fees (cup/tournament fees), and equipment for the sport in question. The grant is supported by the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir). Up to 3000 Norwegian kroner can be granted per child/youth per year. Organizations, schools, and school health services can apply on behalf of individual children. The activity being applied for must not have been completed or paid for at the time of application.
Tilskudd til fritidsaktiviteter i Bydel Ullern
Bydel Ullern provides funding to help children and youth from low-income families participate in meaningful leisure activities. The grant covers membership and training fees for sports, culture, or other organized activities for children and youth. The target group is children and youth from low-income families aged 5-18 years living in Bydel Ullern district. The funding can be used for participant fees (club fees, training fees, and licenses), participation fees for tournaments or competitions, and equipment needed for the approved activity. Applications are processed on a rolling basis throughout 2026 with responses typically provided within 3 weeks. Organizations with registered organizational numbers can apply on behalf of individual children.
Tilskudd til fritidsaktiviteter i Bydel Nordre Aker
This grant program aims to enable more children and youth to participate in meaningful leisure activities by covering membership and training fees for sports, culture, or other organized activities. The program is designed to support families in difficult financial situations where the grant would be decisive for whether a child can participate in an activity or not. Leaders in clubs, associations, or other organizations that have organized leisure activities for children and youth can apply on behalf of families. The funds are limited, meaning applicants do not have an automatic right to support even if all criteria are met. The program covers fees and expenses for organized leisure activities for children and youth up to 19 years old with a residential address in Bydel Nordre Aker district who cannot afford to participate in organized leisure activities.
Tilskudd til fritidsaktiviteter i Bydel Grünerløkka
Bydel Grünerløkka in Oslo offers financial support to enable children and youth up to 18 years old to participate in organized leisure activities when families cannot afford the costs. The grant program aims to promote inclusive and meaningful recreational activities for young residents. The support covers participation fees including membership fees, course fees, player licenses, training fees, and similar costs for organized activities. Applications are processed on a rolling basis and must be submitted by voluntary organizations or Oslo municipality employees on behalf of specific children, not by families directly. The program provides a maximum of 5,000 NOK per child per semester for current semester activities only.
Tilskudd til fritidsaktiviteter i Bydel Grorud
Bydel Grorud offers grants to organizations, associations, and clubs to support organized leisure activities for children and youth. The grant aims to ensure that as many children and young people as possible, regardless of their family's economic situation, can participate in organized recreational activities. The funding is intended to increase participation of children and youth in structured leisure programs. Voluntary organizations registered in the Norwegian Voluntary Register can apply on behalf of families who need financial support for their children to participate. The grant covers membership and training fees for organized leisure activities but does not cover equipment, facility rentals, marketing, instructor fees, or competency-building measures. Grants are provided for one semester at a time, with the possibility of arranging longer periods with the district. The funding is limited to children aged 7-18 years who live in or attend school in Bydel Grorud. Organizations must assess whether the grant would be decisive for the child's participation, and applications must be made with consent from parents or guardians.
Tilskudd til fritidsaktiviteter i Bydel Frogner
Bydel Frogner wishes to ensure that as many children and young people as possible, regardless of their family's economic situation, can participate in one organized leisure activity. The goal of this grant is to get more children and young people into organized leisure activities. The target group is children and youth from low-income families in the age group 6–17 years and those attending upper secondary school. Grants of up to 5,000 Norwegian kroner per child/youth per year may be awarded. The grant can cover participation fees (club fees, training fees, licenses), participant fees (cup/tournament fees), and equipment (only if participation fees/contributions are applied for in the same application). Equipment purchases for the activity must be made through the club/organization for which support is being sought. Other expenses such as pocket money for tournaments, meals and accommodation (unless part of the fee), and travel are not covered by the grant scheme.
Tilskudd til fritidsaktiviteter i Bydel Alna
This grant program from Oslo Municipality's Alna District aims to increase participation of children and youth in meaningful leisure activities. The program covers membership and training fees for sports, culture, or other organized activities for children and young people who cannot afford to participate. The grant also provides support for trips, training camps, tournaments, and competitions related to the activity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the budget year. Leaders of clubs, associations, or other organizations with organized leisure activities for children and youth can apply on behalf of families. The funding is limited and subject to availability of district resources.
Tilskudd til forprosjekt for å mobilisere bedrifter til forskning
This grant program supports pre-projects aimed at mobilizing businesses to engage in research activities in Oslo. The funding is designed to help companies develop research proposals in collaboration with research institutions. Applicants must work with designated competence brokers who provide expertise in specific priority areas. The program focuses on sustainable transformation, green transition, ocean-related technology, public health and life sciences, digitalization and artificial intelligence, and innovation in the public sector. Projects must demonstrate positive contributions to one or more of these thematic areas. The grant supports preparatory activities that lead to larger research collaborations between businesses and research institutions.
Tilskudd til dyrevelferd
This grant program from Oslo Kommune supports initiatives that promote good animal welfare, reduce consumption of meat and animal products, and increase knowledge about animal welfare. The program is one of the general measures in Oslo Municipality's action plan for animal welfare, aimed at increasing awareness and knowledge about animal welfare in Oslo, and to strengthen and develop existing efforts. The program has 2,000,000 NOK to distribute. Applications are considered for time-limited activities and projects with expenses directly related to the initiative, such as project-specific salary costs. Special emphasis is placed on the degree to which the initiative leads to good animal welfare, and priority is given to applicants working with animal welfare and animal protection. Grants can be provided for concrete initiatives in Oslo Municipality that promote good animal welfare for pets, farm animals (including measures for reduced consumption of meat and animal products), and wild animals.
Tilskudd til bedriftsintern opplæring (BIO)
The BIO grant program was designed to support companies with significant restructuring needs by providing funding for employee competency development. The program aimed to help businesses handle organizational transitions without resorting to layoffs or furloughs. It also sought to increase company competencies to meet new societal demands related to digitalization, technology, environment, and sustainability. The grant covered training costs such as course fees, instructor hiring, and material expenses, as well as wage costs for employees participating in the training. Note: This grant program was terminated on January 1, 2024, and only applications submitted by December 31, 2023, are being processed.
Tilskudd til akuttovernatting og sanitærtilbud for tilreisende
This grant program provides funding to voluntary and non-profit organizations in Oslo that offer emergency overnight accommodation and/or sanitary facilities for homeless or traveling EEA citizens in Oslo. The program aims to support organizations that provide essential services to vulnerable populations, particularly those without stable housing. Organizations must demonstrate concrete objectives that contribute to the grant's purpose, have a clear target group, and show documented results. The municipality evaluates applications based on realistic budgets, collaboration with relevant actors, good organizational operations including sound financial management, and stimulation of voluntary efforts. Priority is given to organizations that have received funding for similar activities previously and can demonstrate good results.
Tilskudd innen helse- og sosialområdet
This grant program from Oslo municipality supports voluntary and non-profit organizations working in health and social services. The program aims to promote inclusion, good living conditions, and active social participation for residents of Oslo. Organizations can apply for operational grants to support ongoing organizational activities or project grants for time-limited initiatives. The municipality allocates grants annually, though in special cases, letters of intent for funding over two or three years may be provided to larger organizations demonstrating strong organizational management, established track record, significant scale of activities, volunteer involvement, thorough reporting, and good results. Applications are evaluated through a comprehensive assessment process within the available budget framework, considering factors such as concrete goals, clear target groups, realistic implementation plans, documented results, sound financial management, accessibility, volunteer engagement, collaboration with other actors, and user participation.
Talentstipend
Talentstipend is a talent scholarship from Oslo Municipality targeting young artistic talents between 18 and 26 years old. The scholarship is part of Oslo Municipality's grant program aimed at ensuring quality, innovation, research, accessibility, and breadth within the arts and culture sector. The program enriches the city's cultural life and benefits the municipality's residents. Talentstipend is one of six different scholarships awarded by the Oslo Culture Agency on behalf of Oslo Municipality. Applicants can only apply for one scholarship type per year. The scholarship supports projects that demonstrate development potential for the applicant, recruitment potential within the arts, benefit others, and take place entirely in Oslo. The award amount ranges from 10,000 to 50,000 Norwegian kroner, and the project period is typically between January 1 and December 31 of the award year. Successful applicants must have a registered residential address in Oslo by December 31 of the year before the application.
Støytilskudd
The Oslo Municipality Noise Grant (Støytilskudd) provides financial support to reduce traffic noise from municipal roads for private residences and kindergartens in Oslo. The program offers subsidies for noise barriers and sound-insulating windows for buildings constructed before 1980 that experience high noise levels. Grant amounts depend on measured outdoor noise levels (Lp,A,24 h in dB) and the type of noise reduction measure implemented. The program has a total budget of 500,000 kroner for 2026. For private residences, noise barriers receive 3,000 kroner per linear meter at 65 dB or above, while sound-insulating windows receive 50-75% subsidies at 68 dB and above. Kindergartens can receive 3,000 kroner per linear meter for noise barriers at 63 dB or above. Applications are ranked based on noise calculations, number of housing units affected, and feasibility of the measure.
Støtte til redusert utslipp av mikroplast og miljøgifter fra småbåthavner
This grant program supports small boat harbors and boat associations in Oslo to reduce the spread of microplastics and environmental toxins to the Oslo fjord. The program provides financial support for investments in solutions that stop the spread of plastic, microplastics and environmental toxins from maintenance of recreational boats, waste management and harbor operations. The total funding pool is 1,500,000 NOK. Recipients can apply for coverage of up to 100 percent of costs related to time-limited projects, including work, solutions and installations to remove or prevent the spread of plastic, microplastics and environmental toxins. This includes cleanup projects, information work, replacement of styrofoam dock elements, and other measures. The projects must be implemented within Oslo municipality boundaries and completed within one year of receiving the grant approval letter.
Støtte til fritidsaktiviteter for barn og unge i Bydel Bjerke
Bydel Bjerke provides financial support for expenses related to regular leisure activities for children and youth in families who cannot afford to cover the costs of these activities. The program aims to prevent social exclusion among children and young people. The support covers participation fees for regular leisure activities and is designed to ensure that all children in the district have access to organized activities regardless of their family's financial situation. Applications are processed on a rolling basis, and funding is paid directly to the club or organization. The support follows the child, regardless of whether the organization is located within or outside the district.
Styrking av bosetning i Nordmarka
Oslo Municipality has allocated funds to strengthen settlement in Nordmarka through the Nordmarken residents' association. The budget for 2025 includes NOK 150,000 as a special allocation. The funds are to be used for initiatives that support permanent settlement in Nordmarka and create better quality of life for permanent residents, thereby benefiting the entire city's population. Nordmarka is defined as the area within the toll gates in Nordmarka, and settlement refers to permanent residents connected to the Nordmarka community. The program prioritizes initiatives that support vulnerable groups such as young and old residents, compensate for inequalities arising from urban policies that make living in Nordmarka more difficult than urban areas, limit dangers and accidents for residents and tourists, address service rationalization impacts, and support local organizations, cultural activities, and environmental initiatives.
Stipend til fritidsaktiviteter i Bydel Søndre Nordstrand
The scholarship is designed to include children and youth in recreational activities, ensuring they have a complete leisure offer. The purpose is to create a collective effort among all actors to give children and youth equal opportunities to participate in organized leisure activities. The program encourages organizations and parents to cover what they can, with the remainder being applied for through the leisure activities scholarship. Support applied for in 2025 can cover activities extending into 2026. The scholarship covers expenses such as membership fees, licenses, tournaments, trips, and events for children and youth aged 6 through high school who reside in Bydel Søndre Nordstrand.
Opplærings- og utviklingsfondets stipendordning
OU-fondets stipendordning er et stipendprogram som skal stimulere ansatte i Oslo kommune til å søke ny kunnskap og utvikle sin kompetanse. Alle ansatte i Oslo kommune kan søke om stipend til opplæring eller utvikling som er relevant for virksomheten eller Oslo kommune. Stipendet gis for det kommende studieåret og kan brukes til studie- og kursavgift, læringsmateriell og nødvendige reiseutgifter. Søkere må være fast ansatt, vikar eller ansatt på engasjement, og kan kun søke om ett stipend per studieår. Stipendet er personlig og kan ikke overdras til andre. Avsluttes ansettelsesforholdet til Oslo kommune under utdanningen, bortfaller stipendet i sin helhet og må tilbakebetales. Utgiftene det søkes støtte til må dokumenteres i egne vedlegg og følge søknaden.
Nabolagsmidler i Bydel Grorud
Nabolagsmidler skal støtte små tiltak i områdene Grorud og Romsås som kan stimulere til godt nabolag og bidra til å styrke det sosiale livet i nærmiljøet. The funds support activities in the sub-districts Grorud, Romsås, and Ammerudlia within Bydel Grorud in Oslo. This funding is designed for local actors with community roots including local associations, foundations, housing cooperatives, resident groups, schools, kindergartens, or similar institutions that want to create open and inclusive initiatives locally. The supported activities must be free, inclusive, open, and visible to the neighborhood, and the funding is not intended for purely functional upgrades. Applicants must be residents or have a connection to Bydel Grorud and can apply up to two times per year with a maximum grant of 15,000 NOK per application. The funds do not cover salaries and administration, but voluntary associations may use them to provide small honorariums to individuals who are not running a business.
Nabolagsmidler i Bydel Bjerke
Nabolagsmidler skal støtte små tiltak i områdene Linderud og Veitvet som kan stimulere til godt nabolag og bidra til å styrke det sosiale livet i nærmiljøet. Ordningen dekker bomiljø- og nærmiljøtiltak som skjer i Linderud og Veitvet delbydeler. Støtten er myntet på små tiltak under 5000 kr, men maksbeløp er 15 000 kr for en søknad, og man kan kun søke to ganger per år. Tiltakene må være inkluderende, åpne og synlige for nabolaget. Aktører som har lokal forankring kan søke, dette kan være lokale foreninger, stiftelser, borettslag/sameier, beboergrupper, skole- og barnehageaktører eller tilsvarende institusjoner som ønsker å skape åpne inkluderende tiltak lokalt. Søker må ha lokal forankring i form av å være beboer eller ha stedstilknytning.
Munch- og Vigelandstipend
The Munch and Vigeland Scholarship is primarily awarded for research on the art of Edvard Munch and Gustav Vigeland. The scholarship can also be awarded for research on Oslo Municipality's other art and cultural collections or for innovative dissemination of Munch and Vigeland's art. Oslo Municipality's scholarship scheme aims to ensure quality, innovation, research, accessibility and/or breadth within the art and culture sector. The scholarship scheme is intended to enrich the city's cultural life and bring joy to the municipality's residents. This is one of six different scholarships awarded by the Culture Agency on behalf of Oslo Municipality.
Mediestøtte
Mediestøtte is a grant program from Oslo Municipality designed to improve coverage by local newspapers for the city of Oslo and its districts. The purpose of this funding is to stimulate a diversity of local news and current affairs media with high quality and independent journalism in Oslo. The grant supports text-based media whose main purpose is to produce journalism and convey a broad spectrum of news, current affairs, and societal debate from various areas of society. The grant can only be used for production and publication of news and current affairs media. For 2025, NOK 3.1 million has been allocated for distribution.
Løpende tilskudd til kunst- og kulturtiltak
The City of Oslo provides ongoing grants for arts and culture initiatives to contribute to quality and diversity in Oslo's arts and culture offerings, support communication of cultural heritage, and stimulate innovation and development. The grant supports open and public-facing arts and culture initiatives in Oslo presented by professional artists. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis for initiatives taking place in 2026, with applications required at least 8 weeks before implementation. For 2026, a total of NOK 12,000,000 has been allocated for ongoing grants and innovation projects. All grants awarded are individual grants that do not create precedents for future years. The program also prioritizes innovation projects in 2026, allowing applications for concept development and other experimental and innovative work that can benefit other arts and culture actors and result in open and public-facing initiatives in Oslo.
Lokale kulturtilskudd i Bydel Sagene
This local cultural grant program is offered by Bydel Sagene in Oslo to support diverse and inclusive cultural events of high quality for the district's population. The program aims to foster locally rooted cultural activities that engage the community. Applicants can typically only receive funding for one application per year. The grant prioritizes innovative events, activities that include audiences who typically do not participate in cultural events, development of new ideas and expressions, events that have substantial self-financing or other funding sources, and free-to-attend events. The program has a budget of 350,000 kroner for 2026. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis but must be submitted at least three weeks before the planned event. The application is then reviewed by the Environmental, Culture, and Urban Development Committee at the earliest possible meeting. Recipients must submit a simple report within four weeks after the event, including what was done, number of participants, a simple accounting, and copies of receipts.
Legat til Oslo bys forskjønnelse
This legacy fund is dedicated to beautifying Oslo for the benefit of the city's residents. The fund's capital returns are used for decoration and embellishment of squares, parks, and public spaces for inhabitants. The fund is not large enough to distribute money every year, and awards are only made when sufficient capital has accumulated. The fund should only be used for purposes or maintenance not covered by the city's ordinary budget, and should not replace regular public services. Previous awards include funding for an elephant statue by artist Petter Alexander Hepsøe at Vøyen bridge, completed in 2015 through a closed competition where various artists were invited.
Kulturprofilstipend
The Kulturprofilstipend (Cultural Profile Grant) is awarded annually by Oslo Municipality for a specific cultural policy focus area that changes each year. For 2026, the grant focuses on Oslo as an arena for performing arts, with particular emphasis on innovative projects aimed at children and youth. The grant is part of Oslo Municipality's scholarship program designed to ensure quality, innovation, research, accessibility and/or breadth within the arts and culture sector. The program aims to enrich the city's cultural life and benefit the municipality's residents. Artists and cultural workers residing in Oslo can apply for funding between 30,000 and 100,000 Norwegian kroner to carry out projects during the stipend year. Applications are evaluated based on project relevance to the annual focus area, quality, feasibility, and relevance to Oslo's population.
Internasjonalt stipend
The International Scholarship supports international cultural exchange in arts and culture, aligned with Oslo Municipality's international strategies. The program aims to facilitate foreign artists living and working in Oslo for shorter or longer periods, and to enable Oslo-based artists to live and work abroad. The scholarship is designed to ensure quality, innovation, research, accessibility and diversity within the arts and cultural sector, enriching the city's cultural life for the benefit of its residents. Oslo-based artists and cultural workers who have been invited by an art/cultural institution abroad, or foreign artists invited by an institution in Oslo, may apply. A formal invitation from the host institution is required.
Integrerings- og mangfoldstiltak
Oslo kommune's grant program for integration and diversity initiatives for 2027. The grant scheme aims to increase societal participation among people with immigrant backgrounds, combat racism and discrimination, and promote diversity and equality. The program stimulates voluntary efforts and supports the work of voluntary and non-profit organizations in the integration and diversity field in Oslo. The program provides funding for both specific initiatives and organizational operations that primarily target Oslo residents and contribute to fulfilling the purpose of the grant scheme. Priority is given to initiatives that increase participation in various societal arenas among people with immigrant backgrounds, such as activities that contribute to increased participation in working life, provide increased knowledge about Norwegian society, or motivate education. The program also prioritizes initiatives that combat racism, prejudice, and discrimination based on ethnicity, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity, and promote diversity, equality, and equal worth.
Grønne midler i Bydel St. Hanshaugen
Grønne midler (Green Funds) in St. Hanshaugen District is a grant program designed to support projects and activities that increase environmental engagement within the district. The program aims to support initiatives with clear environmental profiles that contribute to improving the environment in both the short and long term, creating positive environmental effects for the local community. Eligible projects include reuse and repair activities, biodiversity support, environmental education, sustainable food culture, urban farming, textile and furniture redesign, and green mobility. Projects must be rooted in the district, have a certain amount of self-financing, and must not be tied to regular operations or salary expenses. Note: As of 2025, the program is currently not accepting applications due to budget constraints, though it has supported environmental initiatives in previous years.
Grønne midler i Bydel Nordstrand
Bydel Nordstrand (Nordstrand District) provides funding to support local community initiatives and stimulate activities that promote increased environmental engagement and sustainable development in the district. The program is open to anyone who wants to apply for grants for climate and environmental projects that engage district residents and take place within district boundaries. The funding cannot be used for honoraria, salaries and regular operation of organizations, activities that do not engage district residents or occur outside district boundaries, or projects that have already been completed. Applicants must follow the complete guidelines for green funds in Bydel Nordstrand. Recipients must submit reports and financial statements through the Oslo municipality application portal. Appeals can be submitted within three weeks of receiving a rejection notice.
Grønne midler i Bydel Bjerke
Grønne midler skal stimulere til økt engasjement, kunnskap og aktivitet for natur og miljø i Bydel Bjerke. Midlene skal bidra til at innbyggere og virksomheter i bydelen kan gjennomføre tiltak innen for eksempel naturvern, biologisk mangfold, dyrking, miljøvennlig transport, ombruk, redusert energiforbruk, avfalls- og utslippsreduksjon. The program supports initiatives that promote knowledge, engagement and activities within nature and environment, including events, equipment, materials, campaigns, courses, surveys and reports. Multi-year projects are eligible for support. Note: The program has been discontinued for 2025.
Gratis levering av avfall for frivillige og ideelle organisasjoner
This program offers voluntary and non-profit organizations in Oslo the opportunity to receive free waste disposal services at designated recycling stations. Organizations registered in the Norwegian Volunteer Registry can apply for up to 5 free waste deliveries per year at the Haraldrud and Grønmo recycling stations. Each delivery allows up to 3 cubic meters of waste to be dropped off. The program is designed to support the activities of voluntary and non-profit organizations by reducing their operational costs related to waste management. Organizations must be registered in the volunteer registry and located in Oslo to be eligible. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year, though there is a limited number of permits available annually. Approved organizations receive a clip card that must be presented when delivering waste. The permit does not cover hazardous waste disposal. Applications submitted before November 1st are valid for the current year, while those submitted after November 1st are valid for the following year. Organizations receive written responses to their applications within approximately four weeks of submission.
Frivillighetsmidler til samarbeidsprosjekter i Bydel Østensjø
This grant program provides funding for collaboration projects in the Østensjø district of Oslo. The fund supports activities or initiatives that benefit or bring joy to the district's population. Applications are accepted twice per year, with the district council allocating 250,000 Norwegian kroner for this grant scheme in 2026. The program is designed to support volunteer-based activities conducted in collaboration between voluntary organizations. Projects must be aimed at the district's residents, primarily based on voluntary work, not part of commercial activity, and must be completed within the same year as the application.
Fritidskassen Bydel Nordstrand
Fritidskassen in Bydel Nordstrand is a local leisure fund that supports children and young people aged 0-24 years who are at risk of social exclusion due to various circumstances. The fund aims to ensure that all children and youth have opportunities for mastery and social participation by covering costs associated with participation in organized leisure activities. The support is intended for families with low income who cannot afford expenses for their children's leisure activities. Organizations, clubs, and associations can also enter into cooperation agreements with the district to apply on behalf of groups of children and young people, allowing them to distribute funds according to need.
Fritidskasse i Bydel Sagene
The Fritidskasse (Leisure Fund) in Bydel Sagene is a subsidy scheme designed to partially cover losses that organizers of leisure activities experience when participants under 20 years of age are unable to pay (in full). The fund can provide support for membership fees, training fees, equipment, travel, and other costs related to activities - up to NOK 8,000 per child per year. Organizers are expected to offer deferred payment, partial payment, or payment through volunteer work options. They are also expected to seek external financing to cover such costs from sources like Coop-dugnaden and Zuccarellostiftelsen, use lending schemes, and utilize used equipment where appropriate. The subsidy is available to idealistic and voluntary organizers of leisure activities for children and youth. Participants for whom support is requested must have a residential address in Bydel Sagene and participate in regular activities. The application deadline is November 1st each year, and applications are reviewed by the Growth and Welfare Committee in Bydel Sagene.
Etableringstilskudd til barne- og ungdomsorganisasjoner
This is a grant program offered by Oslo Municipality to support children and youth organizations during establishment or development phases. The grant is provided after a holistic discretionary assessment, with emphasis on the organization's potential to develop into a future recipient of regular operating grants for children and youth organizations. An organization can receive the establishment grant a maximum of three times. The program supports organizations with activities for and with children and youth in Oslo. Organizations must demonstrate active operations that directly benefit and engage children and young people. The grant focuses on helping new or developing organizations build capacity and sustainability to eventually qualify for regular municipal operating support.
Driftstilskudd til kunst- og kulturinstitusjoner
Driftstilskuddet skal bidra til kvalitet og mangfold i Oslos kunst- og kulturtilbud, støtte formidling av kulturarven og stimulere til nytenkning og utvikling. Tilskuddet skal også bidra til å realisere kommunens vedtatte kulturpolitiske mål og strategier. Organisasjoner, institusjoner og virksomheter innenfor kunst- og kulturfeltet kan søke om tilskudd til administrasjon og aktiviteter som ligger i institusjonens, organisasjonens eller virksomhetens formål. Det kan unntaksvis gis tilskudd til større enkelttiltak. Søknadene vurderes basert på kunstnerisk kvalitet, profesjonalitet og målsettinger, samt i sammenheng med byrådets prioriteringer. Tilskuddet blir tildelt etter forskrift om tildeling av driftstilskudd og behandles av Kulturetaten som innstiller til byrådet, med endelig vedtak i Bystyret i desember hvert år.
Driftstilskudd til frivilligsentraler
Frivilligsentralene er lokale møteplasser som knytter enkeltmennesker og organisasjoner sammen for å skape et godt frivillig miljø, gode aktivitetstilbud og et godt samarbeid med lokal offentlighet. Du kan søke om tilskudd til drift av eksisterende sentral, eller etablering av ny sentral. Midlene som utbetales er øremerket til frivilligsentraler. Med frivilligsentral forstås virksomheter som stimulerer til frivillig innsats, er åpne møteplasser for befolkningen og et bindeledd mellom kommune og frivillig sektor. For å oppfylle kravene til driftstilskudd skal frivilligsentralene drive virksomhet i samsvar med formålet i forskriftens, tilpasset lokale forutsetninger og behov. De må være eid og driftet av enten en kommune, en virksomhet i Frivillighetsregisteret, et samvirkeforetak der samtlige medlemmer er kommuner og/eller virksomheter i Frivillighetsregisteret, eller en kombinasjon av de nevnte. Frivilligsentralen må ha et rådgivende organ som kan påvirke driften av frivilligsentralen, der frivilligheten er representert, ha eget regnskap og årsrapport, ha tilgang på fysiske lokaler, ha minst ett årsverk, ha lokal finansiering tilsvarende minst 40 % av frivilligsentralens totale driftsinntekter, og benytte ordet frivilligsentral eller likelydende i frivilligsentralens navn.
Diversestipend
Diversestipend is a cultural grant program offered by Oslo Kommune (Oslo Municipality) to support projects, materials, travel, and studies within the arts and culture sector. The grant program aims to ensure quality, innovation, research, accessibility, and breadth within the arts and culture field. The program enriches the city's cultural life for the benefit of Oslo's residents. This is one of six different grants that the Culture Agency administers on behalf of Oslo Municipality. Artists and cultural workers can apply for grants ranging from 20,000 to 100,000 Norwegian kroner to carry out projects normally between January 1 and December 31 of the grant year. Projects are evaluated based on quality, feasibility within outlined frameworks, innovation and interest within the field, and relevance to Oslo's population.
Digitalt Kulturkort
Digitalt kulturkort is a pilot project by Bydel Frogner (Frogner District) in Oslo aimed at reducing social inequalities by providing cultural experiences to children and youth from low-income families. The program offers digital tickets to cultural events for children and young people aged 6-18 years in the local area. Through partnerships with local cultural organizations, the initiative ensures that all children, regardless of economic situation, have the opportunity to participate in events and experiences. The cultural card is a supplement to the existing subsidy scheme 'tilskudd til fritidsaktiviteter' (support for leisure activities). Case workers in Bydel Frogner distribute digital tickets that give low-income families the opportunity to reserve free tickets to activities such as museums, trampoline parks, climbing parks, cinemas, and much more. The district has identified 387 children and youth in families with persistent low income, and this number is likely higher today. By providing access to cultural experiences, the program aims to contribute to community, joy, and learning for all children in the district.
Bylivstilskudd
Bylivstilskudd is a grant program offered by Oslo Municipality to create more life and activity in urban spaces and promote open and safe meeting places. The grant supports small and large projects and activities that utilize the city's streets, squares, markets, or road areas. Applications can be submitted for activities taking place in 2026, with a rolling deadline, though it is recommended to apply at least 8 weeks before the event. The grant aims to ensure diversity and inclusion perspectives in allocations, including distribution across different actors, target groups, scope, and content. Projects must take place outdoors, be inclusive and open to all, and generally cannot charge entrance fees.
Bomiljøtilskudd i Bydel Stovner – Groruddalssatsingen
This grant program aims to contribute to attractive and inclusive residential environments that promote contact between people in the Stovner district of Oslo. The funding can be used for both physical and social initiatives such as playgrounds, upgrading of common meeting places, information and competence-raising initiatives, and social events. The grant can also be used for planting trees, for example in the form of establishing fruit orchards. The program was previously part of the Groruddalen Initiative's residential environment grant, but from 2025 onwards, each district in Groruddalen manages its own residential environment grant schemes. Applicants must cover at least 50% of the total project cost themselves, though this can be reduced to 30% in cases of special need with accounting documentation. Projects must be developed together with those they are intended for and must provide something new to the residential environment. Physical initiatives can only be carried out on the applicant's own property unless there is a cooperation agreement with the property owner.
Bomiljøtilskudd i Bydel Grorud – Groruddalssatsingen
This grant program aims to contribute to attractive and inclusive residential environments that promote contact between people. The funding can be used for both physical and social initiatives such as playgrounds, upgrading of meeting places in common areas, information and competence-raising measures, social events, and tree planting including establishment of fruit orchards. The grant is managed by Bydel Grorud (Grorud District) as part of the Groruddalen initiative. Previously part of a larger Groruddalen residential environment grant scheme, from 2025 each district in Groruddalen manages its own residential environment grant program. When prioritizing applications, the district will assess where the need is greatest and prioritize measures that benefit many people. Projects accessible to people outside the immediate residential area are viewed positively.
Bomiljøtilskudd i Bydel Bjerke-Groruddalssatsingen
The living environment grant (Bomiljøtilskudd) in Bydel Bjerke is part of the Groruddalen initiative, aimed at contributing to attractive and inclusive living environments that promote contact between people. The grant supports both physical and social initiatives such as playgrounds, upgrading of common meeting spaces, information and competence-raising measures, and social events. It can also be used for planting trees, including establishment of fruit orchards. The grant covers up to 50% of total project costs (or up to 70% in special cases with documented need). Projects must bring something new to the living environment and be developed together with those the initiative is intended for. Recipients must cover costs upfront and receive reimbursement after approved reporting. Priority is given to projects that benefit many people and are accessible beyond the immediate residential community.
Bomiljøtilskudd i Bydel Alna – Groruddalssatsingen
This is a residential environment grant program managed by Bydel Alna (Alna District) in Oslo, Norway, previously part of the Groruddalen initiative. The purpose of the grant is to contribute to attractive and inclusive residential environments that promote contact between people. The grant can be used for both physical and social initiatives such as playgrounds, upgrading meeting places in common areas, information and competence-raising measures, and social events. The grant can also be used for planting trees, for example in the form of establishing fruit orchards. Priority is given to initiatives that benefit many people and are accessible to those outside the immediate residential area. Applicants must cover 50% of the total cost themselves, though in special cases up to 70% funding may be considered. The program is aimed at housing cooperatives, condominium associations, neighborhood associations, resident boards for municipal properties (for social initiatives), and other actors working to develop good residential environments with non-commercial purposes. Individual persons and government entities cannot apply.
Bomiljøtilskudd – Oslo sør-satsingen
The Bomiljøtilskudd (Living Environment Grant) aims to contribute to attractive and inclusive living environments that promote contact between people in Oslo South. The grant can be used for both physical and social initiatives, such as playgrounds, upgrading of meeting places on common areas, information and competence-enhancing measures, and social events. The grant can also be used for planting trees, for example in the form of establishing orchards. Initiatives must be carried out within or in immediate connection to designated focus areas in Holmlia senter and Rudshøgda på Mortensrud. Priority is given to initiatives that benefit many people and are accessible to persons outside their own residential environment. The grant is managed by Bydel Søndre Nordstrand (Søndre Nordstrand District). Applicants must cover at least 50% of total project costs themselves, though up to 70% coverage may be considered for special needs with accounting documentation. Projects should be developed together with those the initiative is for, ensuring it becomes something people want. The available funding for 2026 will be announced in early April 2026.
Bomiljøtilskudd – Områdeløft Grønland og Tøyen
The Bomiljøtilskudd (Living Environment Grant) is a funding opportunity managed by Bydel Gamle Oslo to create attractive and inclusive residential environments that promote contact between people in the Grønland and Tøyen neighborhoods. The grant supports both physical and social initiatives such as playgrounds, upgrading of common meeting places, information and competence-building measures, and social events. It can also be used for tree planting, including establishing fruit gardens. Projects must contribute to a better living environment and provide something new to the community. Applicants must typically cover 50% of the total project cost themselves, though in cases of special need with accounting documentation, the grant can cover up to 70% of costs. Projects should be developed together with those they are intended for, and physical projects can only be implemented on applicants' own property unless there is a cooperation agreement with the property owner.
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