About
Bergen kommune is the municipal government of Bergen, Norway's second-largest city. As a local government authority, it provides a wide range of public services to its residents including education (kindergartens and schools), healthcare, social services, urban planning and construction, water and sewage, roads and transportation, culture, sports and recreation, and emergency preparedness. The municipality is responsible for local governance, democratic processes, and the overall welfare of its citizens.
Funding Opportunities
Tilskudd til tilrettelegging for friluftsliv, naturmangfold og fiske
Bergen Kommune offers grants to clubs, organizations, schools, kindergartens, and private individuals for simple facilitation projects that benefit the general public in the areas of biodiversity, outdoor recreation, and fishing. The grant program supports various initiatives including maintenance of trails, construction of shelters (gapahuker), insect hotels, laying of spawning gravel, and other outdoor access improvements. Projects must have landowner permission and any required permits before applying for funding. The program aims to stimulate greater participation in outdoor recreation, improve opportunities for recreational fishing in lakes and waterways, and support biodiversity through activities such as species mapping, vegetation clearing in seabird nesting areas, installation of birdhouses, information work, and combating invasive species. Applicants must submit a final report within one year of receiving the grant, describing completed work with images and providing a simple accounting of project expenses.
Tilskudd til ladeinfrastruktur for el-varebiler i bedrifter
Bergen kommune offers subsidies to businesses that are upgrading or establishing charging infrastructure for electric commercial vehicles. The grant supports the necessary infrastructure investments to facilitate charging stations for company-owned electric vans. This funding opportunity aims to encourage businesses in Bergen to transition their commercial vehicle fleets to electric power by reducing the financial barrier of installing charging infrastructure. The subsidy covers up to 30% of approved costs, with a maximum of 15,000 NOK per enabled charging point. Each business can receive funding for up to 10 charging points. The program is designed to have a triggering effect, meaning businesses must apply and receive approval before ordering materials or entering into contracts with suppliers.
Tilskudd til kjøp av elektrisk lastesykkel for bedrifter
Bergen kommune tilbyr tilskudd til bedrifter for kjøp av elektriske lastesykler. Målet med ordningen er at el-lastesyklene skal erstatte bilbruk for mindre leveranser som utgjør en stor del av vareleveransene i Bergen. Tilskuddet gis på maksimalt 15 000 kroner per sykkel, begrenset til 30 % av kostnadene for sykkel og tilleggsutstyr. Bedrifter kan motta tilskudd til maksimalt ti elektriske lastesykler per bedrift. Bedrifter registrert i Bergen kommune kan søke, forutsatt at bedriften eller enkeltmannsforetaket er registrert i enhetsregisteret. Privatpersoner, statlige eller kommunale aktører kan ikke søke. Tilskuddet gjelder kun ved kjøp av nye, komplette elektriske lastesykler fra butikk eller nettbutikk, ikke brukte sykler eller ordinære elsykler. Søker må beskrive planlagt bruksområde for sykkelen og hvilken type biltransport sykkelen erstatter. Tilskuddet skal ha utløsende effekt, hvilket betyr at bedriften må søke og få innvilget støtte før avtaler inngås med leverandør. Ved innvilget søknad forplikter søker seg til å levere en erfaringsrapport basert på 6-8 ukers bruk av sykkelen senest 6 måneder etter kjøp. Søknader behandles fortløpende gjennom året, og forventet saksbehandlingstid er 3 uker.
Nærings- og miljøtiltak i skogbruket - tilskudd
Bergen kommune tilbyr tilskudd til nærings- og miljøtiltak i skogbruket. Ordningen støtter ulike skogbruksaktiviteter som bidrar til næringsutvikling og miljøvern i skogbruket. Tilskuddet omfatter skogkultur (planting og ungskogpleie), miljøtiltak, nybygging og ombygging av skogsveier, samt skogsdrift med taubane og hest. Det kan også gis tilskudd til skogbruksplanlegging med miljøregistrering og andre aktivitetsfremmende tiltak. Ordningen følger Bergen kommunes vedtatte retningslinjer for tilskudd til skogbrukstiltak, som angir hvilke formål det kan gis støtte til og nivået på tilskuddene. Søknader behandles i henhold til forskrift om tilskudd til nærings- og miljøtiltak i skogbruket, naturmangfoldloven og skogbrukslova. For søknader om skogsveier må søker ta kontakt med Plan- og bygningsetaten, mens andre nærings- og miljøformål håndteres av Avdeling landbruk. Søkere oppfordres til å ta direkte kontakt med relevant avdeling i forkant av en eventuell søknad, spesielt for skogbruksplanlegging og andre aktivitetsfremmende tiltak.
Tilskudd til ladeinfrastruktur i borettslag og sameier
Bergen kommune offers financial support to housing cooperatives (borettslag) and condominium associations (sameier) to establish infrastructure that facilitates the installation of electric vehicle charging stations. The grant is designed to help residential communities upgrade their electrical systems and install charging infrastructure on their parking areas. The subsidy covers up to 20% of approved investment costs, with a maximum of 5,000 Norwegian kroner per charging point, and a total maximum of 200,000 kroner per housing cooperative or condominium association. Eligible costs include cable installation to individual charging points, establishment or upgrading of electrical systems connected to charging infrastructure, installation of load-sharing systems, and costs for external consulting and project planning. For car-sharing designated spaces, the support can increase to 40% of approved costs, up to 10,000 kroner per charging point, provided there is an agreement with an approved car-sharing provider. Applications must be submitted before any work begins or materials are ordered. The program supports Bergen kommune's commitment to sustainable transportation and electric vehicle adoption in residential communities.
Tilskudd til profesjonell kunst og kultur
Bergen kommune offers funding opportunities for professional artists, institutions, organizations, and producers across all art forms. The grant program supports operations, projects, venues, events, and international exchange activities within the professional arts and culture sector. Applications are accepted for multiple categories including music, visual arts, performing arts, literature, interdisciplinary arts, electronic arts, street art, art criticism, arts education for children and youth, and cultural industries. The funding is distributed through Bergen municipality's grant portal with specific deadlines throughout the year for different types of support. The program aims to ensure diversity and equal representation in the arts and culture field in accordance with Bergen's Plan for participation and diversity in arts and culture 2021-2030.
Tilskudd til ladepunkt for el-taxi
Bergen kommune provides grants for the purchase and installation of home charging stations for taxi drivers who own or are in the process of acquiring an electric taxi. The subsidy scheme is designed to support the transition to electric taxis in Bergen municipality by helping cover the costs of charging equipment at drivers' homes. The grant is 10,000 Norwegian kroner per charging station, limited to 50% of approved costs. Only one charging station per taxi license is eligible for support. The scheme covers only the costs of purchasing and installing the charging station itself, not the charging infrastructure. Recipients commit to operating the charging station for 5 years and are responsible for maintenance during this period.
Tilskudd til drenering av jordbruksarealer
This grant program provides funding for drainage of agricultural land in Bergen municipality. The purpose of drainage is to increase the quality of agricultural soil for the benefit of both crops and the environment. Funding is available for ditching of previously ditched agricultural areas and for leveled areas that have not been previously ditched. The program supports various drainage methods including systematic ditching, profiling, regrading, unsystematic ditching, and cut-off ditching. Applicants must submit their application through Altinn with documentation including maps showing drainage plans, and must consider cultural heritage, natural biodiversity, and water runoff. The grant does not cover projects that cause significant damage to other properties, natural diversity, flood risk, water pollution, or damage to protected cultural monuments.
Tilskudd til hjortegjerde
Bergen kommune tilbyr tilskudd fra det kommunale viltfondet til bønder for oppsetting av hjortegjerde for å hindre beiteskader forårsaket av hjort. Tilskuddsordningen støtter både flettverk-gjerder og element-gjerder til inngjerding av rundballelager. For gjerde av flettverk kan det utbetales tilskudd til inntil 50% av godkjent materialkostnad, porter inkludert, eksklusiv merverdiavgift. Det samme gjelder for bygg/element-gjerde til inngjerding av rundballelager og lignende. Søknader kan sendes hele året uten faste frister, men endelig tildeling er avhengig av tilgjengelige midler på Viltfondet. Søknaden må inneholde beskrivelse av beiteskadesituasjonen, andre tiltak som er prøvd, beskrivelse av hvordan gjerdet vil fungere, kostnadsbudsjett og kart over plassering. Det stilles krav til materialkvalitet og utføring, inkludert at gjerdet skal ha en høyde på minimum 1,90 meter, at stolper skal være trykkimpregnerte, og at både topp- og undertråd normalt skal benyttes. Før utbetaling må søker legge fram anleggsregneskap med bilag, og kommunen vil gjennomføre sluttbefaring på anlegg av permanent type.
Kommunalt tilskudd til private barnehager
Bergen Kommune offers municipal grants to private kindergartens (barnehager) for establishment or expansion of facilities. This funding program supports the development of private kindergarten infrastructure in Bergen. Applicants must obtain approval from the municipality before establishing or expanding a kindergarten to qualify for public financing. The municipality prioritizes applications based on the need for kindergarten places in different districts. Approval requires that the property is suitable and zoned for kindergarten purposes, the applicant has property rights to the land, and can present a financing plan. The grant is provided for a specific area and from a specific date. After receiving grant approval, applicants must also apply for formal approval of the kindergarten under the Kindergarten Act § 14. Recipients must provide quarterly written updates on progress or notify of significant changes to the timeline.
Tilskudd til dyrevelferd
Bergen kommune offers financial support to organizations working directly with animals in need of help. The grant aims to contribute to animal welfare in a broad sense, and is not limited to specific animal species. Organizations actively helping animals and located in Bergen municipality can apply for this funding. The grant supports information campaigns, awareness programs about responsible pet ownership, ID-marking of animals, cat sterilization programs, and other activities that promote animal welfare. Applications must describe the organization's activities, specify how the funds will be used with a budget, and demonstrate the benefit to animal welfare. Final reporting requires an accounting statement showing how the grant was used and demonstrating the welfare benefit achieved. There is a requirement that rehomed animals must be neutered/sterilized and ID-marked.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
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- Active Now
- 11
- Source Domain
- bergen.kommune.no
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