Fredrikstad kommune logo

Fredrikstad kommune

Catalog
Government/Public Administration Norway Website

About

Fredrikstad kommune is a Norwegian municipal government (kommune) located in Viken county, Norway. As a local government authority, it provides a wide range of public services to its residents including education (schools and kindergartens), health and care services, infrastructure (water, waste management, roads), building and planning services, culture and sports facilities, and emergency services. The municipality serves as the administrative and political body for the Fredrikstad area, with services accessible through their digital platforms and citizen services center.

Funding Opportunities

Bufdirs tilskudd til inkludering av barn og unge

This grant program from Bufdir (Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs) provides funding to support activities aimed at children and youth who are at risk of social exclusion. The program is open to public institutions, voluntary organizations, and private actors who can apply for funding to implement inclusion-focused activities. The grant aims to prevent marginalization and support the social inclusion of vulnerable children and young people through targeted interventions and activities.

Open
community

Legat for Fredrikstad bys vel og forskjønnelse

This legacy fund provides annual financial support for public benefit initiatives in Fredrikstad, Norway. The fund's purpose is to support beautification and visibility projects in the public urban space. The fund is managed by a board of five members appointed by the municipal executive board for the election period. Applications are accepted throughout the year, but the legacy board makes awards only once annually in connection with the annual meeting in March/April. Previous awards have supported projects including street art, historical information signs, architectural publications, and museum exhibitions.

Open
community

Starttilskudd - idrett

Starttilskudd idrett is a startup grant provided by Fredrikstad kommune to support newly established and reorganized sports clubs and associations in Norway. The grant is available when operations have been dormant for at least 2 years. Applicant organizations must demonstrate active operations with at least 15 members, an established board, and formal bylaws/statutes. This funding helps new or restarted sports organizations cover initial operational costs and establish a foundation for sustainable sports activities in the Fredrikstad municipality.

Open
community

Tilskudd til idrettstiltak for personer med bistandsbehov

This grant program supports sports activities for persons with special needs in Fredrikstad kommune, Norway. The program primarily provides funding to clubs and associations that organize sports activities for people requiring assistance, on equal terms with other sports associations. Additionally, individuals who depend on companions can apply for grants to participate in sports competitions, including coverage of travel and accommodation costs. The amount of support is determined based on the application and submitted budget.

Open
community

Tilskuddsordning til aktiviteter på Isegran

This grant program supports activities on Isegran island in Fredrikstad, Norway. The program aims to contribute to quality and diversity on Isegran through activities and outreach. It stimulates innovation and ensures professional communication of the island's history and maritime craft traditions. The funds also encourage development and professionalization of public activities and reflect Fredrikstad municipality's overall cultural policy priorities as outlined in the municipality's cultural plan. The program is jointly funded by Borg Havn and Fredrikstad municipality, providing a total of NOK 100,000 annually. Eligible applicants are businesses or associations/foundations with operations on Isegran. Grants are awarded to activities that take place on Isegran and have a profile consistent with the island's history. Priority is given to activities that contribute to innovation and professionalization, breadth in the island's offerings, strengthening the island's reputation as an interesting destination, increased interaction and knowledge sharing between island actors, and reaching new audiences.

Open
community

Tilskudd til sommerferieaktiviteter

Fredrikstad kommune offers funding for summer holiday activities through grants from the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Barne- og familiedirektoratet). The program supports clubs, associations, and organizations to provide summer activities for children and youth during school summer holidays. Activities must take place in Fredrikstad municipality and be organized in a way that enables all children and youth to participate. The program particularly emphasizes inclusion of vulnerable children and those who face barriers to participation due to language, disabilities, economy, or other factors. Applications are typically announced in March with deadlines around April 1st each year. Organizers are fully responsible for the implementation of activities while the municipality provides financial support, joint marketing on municipal websites, and information distribution to schools.

Open
community

Legat til sosiale formål i Fredrikstad STI

Legat til sosiale formål i Fredrikstad STI is a grant program administered by Fredrikstad Kommune that annually distributes funding according to the endowment's statutes. The endowment aims to support social activities carried out for the grant's target groups. Applications are accepted year-round, but the endowment board makes allocations only once per year with a deadline of November 1st. The grant can be awarded to voluntary organizations and associations in Fredrikstad municipality that primarily work with elderly and disabled persons, as well as voluntary organizations that work with special initiatives for children and youth. Electronic applications must specify the purpose for which the grant funds will be used and the requested amount.

Open
community

Mesterskapsvinnere

Fredrikstad kommune provides municipal recognition to individual persons, teams, or associations representing Fredrikstad in approved championships within both cultural and sports areas. The recognition is awarded to gold medalists or first prize winners in senior national championships (NM), as well as to all medalists in Nordic championships, European championships (including junior), World championships (including junior), Olympic Games, Paralympics, and Youth Olympic Games. The recognition is distributed in connection with the Frederik Prize event held in January or another suitable event. Only persons residing in Fredrikstad and representing local clubs or associations are eligible; those who live in Fredrikstad but represent organizations from other areas are not eligible for municipal recognition. The awards recognize championship winners from the previous year.

Open
community

Tilskudd til kunst- og kulturtiltak

Tilskudd til kunst- og kulturtiltak is a grant program offered by Fredrikstad Municipality in Norway for actors engaged in cultural work. The program provides financial support for organizing art and cultural events in the municipality. The purpose of the grant scheme is to contribute to quality and diversity in Fredrikstad's arts and culture offerings, and to stimulate innovation and development. The program is open to both amateur and professional applicants who have an organization number and operate culturally in Fredrikstad. Grants can cover up to 30% of the project's total budget. Events must be open and accessible to the general public. The program has two application deadlines per year: April 1st and November 1st, corresponding to different activity periods throughout the year.

Open
community

Tilskuddsfond for kulturminner i Fredrikstad

The Heritage Fund for Cultural Heritage in Fredrikstad supports the preservation and activation of a representative selection of Fredrikstad's cultural monuments and cultural environments as a foundation for experience, knowledge, development and value creation. The fund prioritizes physical measures such as securing, repairs and restoration of fixed cultural monuments and vessels domiciled in Fredrikstad municipality. Activities related to training, information, research and documentation that contribute to preservation may also be considered. The fund particularly prioritizes cultural monuments with formal heritage status or registered as worthy of preservation. Private owners, including teams, foundations and voluntary organizations, are prioritized. For 2026, the available funding in the cultural heritage fund is 850,000 NOK.

Active
Oct 01, 2026 community

Tilskuddsordning for lokalsamfunnsforeninger i Fredrikstad

Fredrikstad kommune har lansert en ny tilskuddsordning for lokalsamfunnsforeninger. Ordningen skal styrke lokalt engasjement, samarbeid og medvirkning i alle lokalsamfunn i kommunen. Tilskuddet gir frivillige foreninger grunnfinansiering slik at de kan bidra til dialog, samskaping og lokale tiltak som fremmer demokrati, fellesskap og sosial bærekraft. Ordningen fremmer tiltak og prosjekter som styrker lokalt fellesskap, inkludering og engasjement, dialog- og medvirkningsaktiviteter og nødvendige driftsutgifter. For å være søknadsberettiget må foreningen være åpen og demokratisk, registrert i Enhetsregisteret og Frivillighetsregisteret, være demokratisk organisert, samarbeide lokalt og registrere aktiviteter i aktivitetsportalen. Det gis kun ett tilskudd per lokalsamfunn.

Active
Sep 15, 2026 community

At a Glance

Total Funding Opportunities
22
Active Now
11
Source Domain
fredrikstad.kommune.no

Catalog Data

This funder profile was automatically extracted from grant listings. Information may be incomplete.

Visit official website