About
Agder fylkeskommune is a regional county municipality in southern Norway responsible for providing public services to the Agder region. The organization manages a wide range of services including education (secondary schools), public health, culture and sports, heritage preservation, business development and R&D, regional planning, dental health, infrastructure development, and transportation. It also administers grants, scholarships, and funding programs to support regional development initiatives.
Funding Opportunities
Utviklingsstipend for lokalmatambassadør
Agder fylkeskommune offers a development grant for individuals working with local food who want to become Agder's local food ambassador. The grant aims to support those who work to create growth and value creation within sustainable food and tourism throughout the region. As an ambassador, the recipient contributes to increased recruitment to food professions, strengthens their reputation, and inspires the use of local ingredients in kindergartens, schools, canteens, and health and care institutions. The ambassador will also help ensure that these institutions follow dietary guidelines, achieve zero food waste, and use local ingredients in all dishes. The grant provides support for activities that increase awareness and appreciation of local food from Agder, both regionally and nationally in Norway.
Utviklingstiltak i klynger og bedriftsnettverk
Agder fylkeskommune has announced 10 million kroner in grant funding for development initiatives in clusters and business networks in Agder. The funding is intended to support established regional clusters and business networks to develop into leading environments for transition, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The grants aim to contribute to achieving the main goals in Regional Plan Agder 2030, particularly under the priority area of sustainable value creation. An overarching goal is to stimulate more innovative industries to organize themselves in strong clusters and networks in Agder, encourage increased cluster-to-cluster collaboration, and help existing clusters develop into leading environments for transformation and innovation. The funding supports project work in 2026 aimed at further developing established clusters or networks to contribute to increased goal achievement in Regional Plan Agder 2030.
Utviklingsstipend i tradisjonshåndverk
This development grant aims to promote advancement in traditional crafts within building and vessel preservation in Agder by increasing competence in antiquarian restoration and preservation of intangible cultural heritage through documentation and practice of traditional craft techniques. The grant is designed to create pride and awareness about the central role traditional craftspeople have in preserving cultural heritage and passing on intangible cultural heritage to future generations. It supports professional craftspeople in traditional craft fields within building and vessel preservation who live and work in Agder. The grant provides professional craftspeople with opportunities for development through competence-building measures, including documentation of older craft techniques, coverage of expenses related to testing techniques, courses and training, including compensation for lost work income. Priority is given to traditional craftspeople who will use the grant in connection with concrete restoration projects on protected or listed cultural monuments.
Tilskuddsordning for lokal kompetanseutvikling i fag- og yrkesopplæringen
This grant program supports local competency development in vocational and professional training in Agder county, Norway. The program aims to increase competence and quality in upper secondary schools, county municipalities, and training companies based on local needs. It supports long-term and strengthened collaboration between schools and working life through mutual competency development and exchange of knowledge and experiences between actors in vocational education. The program covers competency initiatives for three target groups: vocational teachers in upper secondary schools, instructors and professional leaders providing training in companies, and exam committee members. Companies and exam committees can apply for support to cover courses for professional leaders and instructors. Schools can apply to cover hospitalization (teacher placements in companies) or the 'Vocational Teacher 2' program, which involves bringing professionals from working life directly into vocational training at schools.
Tilskuddsmidler for landbruket (RT-midler)
Agder fylkeskommune administers state funds for development in the agricultural sector, known as regional facilitation funds (RT-midler). The program provides grants for development and renewal of traditional agriculture, as well as support for developing other agriculture-based industries through development and mobilization initiatives. The program seeks projects that can demonstrate regional and district policy impact, have good quality with strong implementation capacity, and where the grant has a triggering effect for project implementation. Grants can cover up to 75% of project costs and are typically paid retrospectively, though advance payments of up to 50% may be available at project start. Projects must be directly linked to project realization and cannot cover operational costs or business development.
Tilskudd til viltformål
This grant program supports wildlife management that promotes sustainable hunting yields while preserving productivity and biodiversity in nature. The funding scheme covers practical wildlife initiatives, support for organizational tasks, and stimulation and information activities run by organizations, associations, or municipalities. Applications can also be submitted for research and development related to documentation and monitoring of biodiversity, local wildlife initiatives, and central development projects. The regional level applications for huntable species in Agder are handled by the county municipality, while applications for non-huntable species are sent to the County Governor. National initiatives are handled by the Environmental Directorate.
Tilskudd til utvikling av lokal frivillighetspolitikk
Agder fylkeskommune har etablert en tilskuddsordning til kommuner som ønsker å utvikle en lokal frivillighetspolitikk, eller til kommuner som vil revidere/fornye sin eksisterende politikk. Formålet med tilskuddsordningen er å dekke kommunenes kostnader med å utvikle en lokal frivillighetspolitikk i samarbeid med lokale frivillige lag og organisasjoner, for å legge til rette for systematisk og aktiv samhandling mellom kommunen og frivilligheten. Tilskuddet kan brukes til å dekke kostnader til innspillsmøter, kartlegging av lokal frivillighet og øke kunnskapen om frivillige organisasjoner. Kommuner som får tilskudd vil også få tilbud om praktisk støtte og prosessveiledning fra fylkeskommunen og Frivillighet Norge. Dette er en del av Agder fylkeskommunes frivillighetsstrategi med mål om at alle kommunene på Agder skal ha vedtatt egen frivillighetspolitikk innen 2025. Søkerkommunene må vise til en egenandel som tilsvarer søknadssummen.
Tilskudd til utvikling av kyststier i Agder
Agder fylkeskommune tilbyr tilskudd til kommuner og interkommunale friluftsråd for etablering av nye kyststier i Agder. Formålet med tilskuddsordningen er å stimulere til etablering av kyststier i regionen som en del av fylkeskommunens arbeid med å nå målene i Regionplan Agder 2030. Støtten kan dekke kostnader i forbindelse med planlegging, som avtaler med grunneiere, utredninger, mulighetsstudier og lignende, samt drifts- og personellressurser som skal jobbe med etablering av kyststitraseer. Det gis ikke støtte til fysisk opparbeidelse av stier, skilting og driftsutgifter. Det kan gis tilskudd på inntil 100 prosent av tiltakets totalkostnad, men tiltak med egenandel kan bli prioritert. Søknader om mindre enn 100 000 kroner vil ikke bli vurdert. Frivillige organisasjoner kan med fordel involveres i arbeidet, men kan ikke søke direkte.
Tilskudd til tiltak i statlig sikret friluftslivsområde
This is a Norwegian government grant program that provides funding for outdoor recreation projects in state-secured outdoor recreation areas. Municipalities and intermunicipal outdoor recreation councils can apply for grants to implement various outdoor infrastructure projects. The program supports development of facilities such as signage, trail marking, shelters, hiking paths, swimming areas, parking lots, and bicycle parking. Grants can cover up to 100% of the total project cost. The program prioritizes projects that improve outdoor recreation areas in and around cities and towns, enhance accessibility for all users, and contribute to neighborhood development in areas with welfare challenges. Applications are submitted through the Norwegian Environment Agency's electronic application center, with an annual deadline of December 1st. Recipients must report on project completion by December 1st of the same year the grant is awarded, though extensions may be granted for one additional year.
Tilskudd til tilrettelegging for friluftsliv
Agder fylkeskommune tilbyr tilskudd til tilrettelegging for friluftsliv utenfor statlig sikrede områder. Ordningen er åpen for kommuner, interkommunale friluftsråd og frivillige lag og foreninger som er registrert i Frivillighetsregisteret. Tilskuddet kan brukes til fysiske tilretteleggingstiltak som skilting, merking av løyper, gapahuker, turveier, badeplasser, parkeringsplasser og sykkelparkering. Det kan gis tilskudd på inntil 100 prosent av tiltakets totalkostnad ved etablering og oppgradering av turveier og turstier. For øvrige tiltak kan det gis tilskudd på inntil 50 prosent av tiltakets totalkostnad. Søknader under 10 000 kroner vil ikke bli vurdert. Ved større tiltak kreves 10-årig skriftlig avtale. Ordningen prioriterer tilrettelegging av friluftslivsområder i og ved byer og tettsteder, tilrettelegging som bidrar til tilgjengelighet for alle, og tiltak som bidrar til områdeløft og nærmiljøutvikling i områder med levekårsutfordringer. Søknadene vurderes basert på om de oppfyller formålet med tilskuddsordningen, har en tydelig og informativ søknad og om prosjektet har god gjennomføringsevne. Neste søknadsfrist er 1. februar 2027, og søknadsskjema åpner noen uker før fristen. Det kan ikke søkes om tilskudd til drift og vedlikehold.
Tilskudd til styrket satsing på sosialt entreprenørskap
Agder fylkeskommune offers funding to strengthen social entrepreneurship in the Agder region of Norway. The program supports two types of initiatives: projects led by social entrepreneurs that provide new services, products, or processes to solve societal challenges in innovative ways, and projects led by actors that help build and support the ecosystem around social entrepreneurs. The program prioritizes projects addressing social exclusion (utenforskap) and requires applicants to demonstrate both social and economic sustainability through a viable business model. Applications must present a clear theory of change showing how activities will lead to measurable results for target groups and society. The funding aims to contribute to the main goal of Regionplan Agder 2030: developing Agder into an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable region by 2030.
Tilskudd til sirkulær innovasjon
Agder fylkeskommune (Agder County Council) is offering 3.49 million NOK in 2026 to support projects where circular economy and business collaboration are central. The program aims to stimulate the transition to a circular economy in the Agder region. The funding supports pilot studies, pre-projects, and testing of new solutions. Projects must be collaborations between at least two companies and focus on utilizing resources such as side streams, reuse, and sharing solutions to create new products and services. The initiative also supports projects with national and international ambitions. The funding can cover up to 50% of approved budget and supports projects from idea to concept stage. New for this year, the program also supports neutral facilitation of circular projects, including workshops, legal clarifications, intellectual property rights (IPR), and business clarifications. The program contributes to the main goal of Regional Plan Agder 2030: to develop Agder into an environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable region by 2030 - an attractive low-emission society with good living conditions.
Tilskudd til sikring av friluftslivsområder
This is a national grant program managed by the Norwegian Environment Directorate (Miljødirektoratet) that provides funding to municipalities and intermunicipal outdoor recreation councils to secure important outdoor recreation areas. Securing means that the public acquires control over an area through purchase or long-term agreements on usage rights. The main purpose of the program is to safeguard and improve public access to outdoor recreation areas. The Agder County Council's role is to stimulate the securing of outdoor recreation areas and provide professional assessment and prioritization of applications before they are forwarded to the Environment Directorate for final processing. Priority is given to near-recreation areas on mainland in and near cities and towns, areas for establishing and maintaining hiking trails in urban areas and along waterways, and recreational areas that are or have potential to be made accessible to all. Areas not prioritized include islands and islets in the archipelago, remote outdoor areas far from population centers, and areas already protected under nature conservation or cultural heritage laws.
Tilskudd til innlandsfisk - kultiveringsarbeid og tiltak som bidrar til økt interesse for innlandsfiske
Tilskuddsordningen har som formål å stimulere til økt interesse for innlandsfisk og kultiveringsarbeid i Agder. Ordningen omfatter tilskudd til tiltak som legger til rette for rekruttering og verdiskaping basert på fiske som del av friluftslivet i regi av organisasjoner, lag og foreninger eller kommuner. Det kan også søkes om tilskudd til kultiveringsarbeid, som i mange tilfeller er nødvendig for å oppnå attraktive fiskebestander. Det kan søkes om tilskudd til kultiveringstiltak, som for eksempel fiskeutsettinger, prøvefiske/undersøkelser, utfisking/tynningsfiske, habitatforbedringer og lignende. Det kan også søkes om støtte til informasjonstiltak som stimulerer til økt interesse for innlandsfiske som for eksempel synliggjøring av fiskemuligheter ved digitale løsninger eller seminarer, etablering av, eller samordning av, fiskekortordninger og lignende. Som hovedregel gis det tilskudd på inntil 50 % av tiltakets totalkostnad, men frivillige organisasjoner og grunneierlag/elveeierlag kan tildeles inntil 100 % tilskudd.
Tilskudd til friluftslivsaktivitet
Frivillige medlemsorganisasjoner og friluftsråd kan søke om støtte til gjennomføring av friluftsaktiviteter. Ordningen er statlig finansiert, og skal bidra til økt deltakelse i helsefremmende, trivselsskapende og miljøvennlig friluftsliv for alle grupper i befolkningen. Det kan gis tilskudd på inntil 50 prosent av tiltakets totalkostnad. Tilskuddsordningen prioriterer tiltak som er lite ressurskrevende og lett tilgjengelig for ulike brukergrupper, tiltak som gjennomføres i nærmiljøet med særlig vekt på byer og tettsteder, aktiviteter som bidrar til varig deltakelse i friluftsliv, og aktiviteter som stimulerer til og legger til rette for uorganisert aktivitet. Målgruppene inkluderer barn, unge og barnefamilier, personer med nedsatt funksjonsevne, personer med innvandrerbakgrunn, og personer som er lite fysisk aktive.
Tilskudd til festivaler
The Agder County Council's festival grant scheme supports and stimulates the development and professionalization of the festival sector in Agder region of Norway. The program aims to facilitate diverse festivals with high artistic standards and contribute to high-quality arts and cultural offerings for Agder residents. Organizers of arts and cultural festivals in Agder can apply for funding to support festival planning, production, and execution. Festivals must last a minimum of 2 days, be held annually or biennially, have a clear cultural profile, be open and accessible to all, and have regional value covering the whole or major parts of the county. The program supports festivals that contribute to the development of the arts and cultural field through quality, distinctiveness, and innovation. Both single-year and multi-year grants for up to three years are available, with priority given to established, regionally significant festivals that demonstrate unique characteristics and can attract national funding.
Tilskudd til Bedriftsintern opplæring (BIO-midler)
The BIO grant is a subsidy program aimed at preventing workforce displacement by strengthening the competencies of employees in companies facing serious restructuring challenges. The program targets companies that, due to restructuring problems, must undertake significant changes in production or establish themselves in new markets. This may involve changes in production methods, switching production equipment, or transitioning to new products or services. Companies conducting training for their own employees can receive grants. The company-internal training (BIO) is intended to enhance employee competencies so that the company can manage necessary restructuring - either through changes in the company's production or by establishing new markets. For 2026, Agder fylkeskommune has limited funds allocated to BIO initiatives. The grant funds are therefore directed toward companies that have or must lay off employees in the immediate future, preferably larger companies or cornerstone businesses. Emphasis will be placed on good documentation and a thorough process and dialogue with the relevant company before it can potentially qualify for BIO support.
Tilskudd til arbeid med forebyggende trafikksikkerhet
Agder fylkeskommune provides grants for preventive traffic safety work twice a year. The funding supports local actors in conducting traffic safety projects and initiatives aimed at reducing the number of fatalities and serious injuries in traffic. Examples of eligible projects include campaigns and information measures targeting road users, attitude-building work, and smaller measures on private and municipal road networks. Applications are accepted with deadlines on May 19 and November 19 each year. The grant is designed to support community-based initiatives that contribute to national traffic safety goals, with particular emphasis on projects involving children and youth and those based on coordinated efforts from multiple actors.
Tilskot til studiesenter
This grant program supports study centers in providing access to education and competence development for residents and employees in businesses who cannot attend regular education at permanent study locations due to long distances. A study center is a place where people can meet and learn, making it possible to obtain education and develop competence without having to relocate, especially in rural districts. The offerings at the study centers are professionally managed by upper secondary schools, vocational schools, colleges, and universities. Private and public enterprises, foundations, and organizations registered with an organization number in the Brønnøysund Registers can apply for grants to study centers. Funding can be sought for initiatives that contribute to increased efforts to establish more in-demand flexible and/or decentralized educational offerings, increased numbers of people acquiring in-demand competence, and enabling more people outside the workforce to receive education and competence development.
Støtteordning for klima-, energi- og miljøplaner
Agder fylkeskommune has established a support scheme for climate, energy, and environmental plans for municipalities in the Agder region. The program was established by the Main Committee for Business, Climate and Environment on November 17, 2022. Several municipalities expressed a need for support due to lack of expertise and/or capacity to develop such plans independently. The support scheme directly supports the goals in Regional Plan Agder 2030, with particular focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Agder by at least 45 percent by 2030 and supporting efficient energy use. Climate, energy, and environmental plans can be incorporated as part of the municipal plan or be a standalone document. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and support can be granted as long as funds remain available in the program.
Støtte til sommerjobb for unge
Agder fylkeskommune provides funding support to employers in Agder who hire young people for summer jobs in 2026. The program aims to address the issue of young people between 16 and 20 years old who are outside education/school and working life, which is wasteful for society and unsatisfying for the young person. Employers can receive grants of up to 25,000 kroner per young person, with a maximum of 5 young people per business. The total funding pool is 5 million kroner, supporting 200 young people. The program prioritizes young people with reduced work capacity and/or those outside school/education and/or working life. The support is designed to be catalytic, meaning businesses must hire additional youth beyond those they originally planned to offer summer jobs. Municipalities, public organizations, private companies, and non-profit organizations with a business address in Agder can apply. Individual persons and sole proprietorships cannot apply.
Stimuleringsmidler Interreg
Agder County Council has allocated 2 million Norwegian kroner in available funding to promote increased participation from municipalities and businesses in Agder in EU Interreg programs. The scheme aims to ensure that municipalities and businesses participate in more applications than today, that more applications are approved, and that project participation results in higher allocations. The funding supports three types of activities: knowledge building and positioning for Interreg participation, co-financing of own contribution for approved project applications, and support for participation as an associated partner in approved project applications.
Stedsutvikling 2026 - tilskudd til ikke-fysiske prosjekter
Agder County Council offers funding to municipalities in Agder for non-physical place development projects in 2026. The grant program has a total budget of 1.75 million NOK and aims to support inclusive and safe cities and urban areas as part of social sustainability. The program aligns with the long-term goals in the Regional Plan Agder 2030 and supports compact urban development with qualities that promote health, participation, and well-being. Municipalities can apply for funding for various types of projects including feasibility studies, densification analyses, urban and neighborhood analyses, green structure analyses, visualization of planning concepts, cultural-historical place analyses (DIVE analyses), building design guidelines, architectural competitions or parallel assignments, and participation processes in urban development. The grant is intended to contribute to attractive and varied residential and labor markets throughout Agder, with priority given to applications from smaller municipalities and areas with special challenges.
Stedsutvikling 2026 - tilskudd til fysiske prosjekter
Agder fylkeskommune offers grants to municipalities in Agder for physical place development projects. The grant scheme supports projects that contribute to fulfilling long-term goals in the Regional Plan Agder 2030, focusing on creating inclusive and safe cities and urban areas as part of social sustainability. The scheme aims to support compact urban development, attractive cities and towns, and the creation of meeting places and public spaces. Grants can be used for establishment and improvement of meeting places (squares, common areas), planting, lighting, infrastructure, street furniture, buildings and facilities for cultural and public activities, upgrading existing facilities for accessibility, and temporary urban spaces. The total economic framework for the grant scheme in 2026 is 4.75 million kroner. Applications can request up to 500,000 kroner per project with a minimum of 50,000 kroner. Only municipalities in Agder can apply, and municipalities must act as developer and owner of the project. No co-financing is required, though encouraged. Projects must be completed by September 1, 2027, with possible extension of up to one year.
Tilskudd til sirkulær innovasjon
Agder fylkeskommune utlyser 4 millioner kroner i 2025 for å få fram prosjekter hvor sirkulærøkonomi og bedriftssamarbeid er sentralt. Prosjektene skal være et formelt samarbeid mellom minimum to bedrifter som ønsker å levere noe nytt, eller benytte avfall som ressurs inn i egen produksjon. Dette tilskuddet støtter utviklingen av industrielle symbioser og sirkulære verdikjeder i Agder-regionen. Målet er å øke verdiskaping og ressursutnyttelse gjennom sirkulære løsninger der energi, avfall, eller rester fra én bedrift overføres til en annen for utnyttelse i produksjonsprosesser. Tilskuddsordningen er en del av Agder fylkeskommunes koordinering av arbeidet med sirkulærøkonomi og industriell symbiose i regionen, og støtter den nasjonale Missions-satsingen om sirkulær, grønn nærings- og industriutvikling. Søkere oppfordres til å sende inn en skisse først, og det vil være dialog med potensielle søkere basert på dette.
Regionalt kulturfond Agder: Produksjon
This grant program provides production support for professional arts and culture actors in Agder, Norway. The program aims to develop and realize high-quality art and cultural productions in the region. It serves as an important supplement to existing cultural support programs, focusing specifically on production rather than implementation and dissemination. The program supports artistic production across all art and cultural genres, covering expenses such as venue rental, physical materials, tools, technical equipment, and hired services. Both preliminary projects and main projects are eligible for funding. The artistic production must be made accessible to the public. The program seeks to strengthen quality and increase the scope of professional art and cultural activity in the county, give more professional artists opportunities to develop new productions, make more productions available to the public, and contribute to making Agder more attractive as a location for artists and cultural actors.
Kommunale frisklivs-, lærings- og mestringstilbud
This grant program supports municipalities in establishing and developing municipal health promotion, learning, and coping services. The program aims to stimulate development of municipal health and care services that support the goals of health reform and non-communicable disease (NCD) strategies. These services promote health and quality of life, prevent disease, enable early intervention, and help users learn to cope with illness. The target group is people at increased risk for or who have developed complex health problems and chronic diseases. Agder County Council administers this grant program on behalf of the Norwegian Directorate of Health. Note: This grant program has been discontinued as of the 2026 state budget, with funds being transferred to municipal budgets instead. For 2025, only reporting of previously allocated funds remains.
Heiplanen - Levande og attraktive bygder og grender - kring villreinfjella
This is a regional grant program for Heiplanen (the Mountain Plateau Plan) funded by the Norwegian Environment Agency and the county municipalities of Telemark, Agder, Rogaland, and Vestland. The program supports community and business development around wild reindeer mountains with a focus on vibrant and attractive villages and settlements. The purpose is to facilitate activities and experiences that communicate the natural and cultural heritage linked to wild reindeer mountains and that align with the unique character of the villages and settlements. These activities and experiences should strengthen the villages and settlements as places to live, work, and visit. The program is anchored in the action plan of Heiplanen for the period 2024-2027, specifically within the community and business development priority area. Applicants can apply for economic support to implement physical measures or to plan activities and experiences in accordance with the program's purpose.
Heiplanen - Kunnskapsformidling til barn og unge om villrein og villreinfjellet
This is a regional support scheme for Heiplanen funded by Telemark, Agder, Rogaland, and Vestland county municipalities. The grant aims to generate activities that contribute to knowledge dissemination about wild reindeer and wild reindeer mountains to children and young people. The support scheme is anchored in the action program 2024-2027 under the priority area of knowledge-based planning and development. The program seeks to arrange or facilitate experiences or activities to give schoolchildren and youth increased knowledge, pride, and understanding of mountain plateau areas and wild reindeer. The activities and experiences should give school youth increased knowledge and better prerequisites for taking wild reindeer into consideration. It is a prerequisite that the activities and experiences are not in conflict with the living areas of wild reindeer.
Fylkeskommunalt energistimuleringstilskudd - landbruk
Agder fylkeskommune has allocated 1 million kroner annually in the economic planning period 2024-2027 for energy stimulation in agriculture. The grant is intended to be a supplement and strengthening of the funds applicants receive from Innovasjon Norge. The funds are administered in cooperation with Innovasjon Norge Agder and their support schemes for agriculture within energy and climate, the so-called Bionova funds. The target group for Bionova funds includes farmers and forest owners. The grant supports projects related to bioeconomy and climate measures in the agricultural sector, including larger projects such as biogas plants, wood chip plants, or other facilities using renewable energy sources with good climate effects.
Forskningsmobilisering Agder
Forskningsmobilisering Agder is a low-threshold funding program designed to stimulate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Agder to utilize research in their innovation and development processes. The program targets companies with fewer than 250 employees that have limited prior research experience. The support is intended to help businesses prepare for participation in other research funding schemes such as regional research funds, the Research Council's innovation programs, SkatteFUNN, or the EU's Horizon Europe. The program offers two types of support: pre-project funds for new research projects and mobility support for 'researcher on loan' initiatives. Applications are processed on a rolling basis with a maximum processing time of three weeks.
Folkehelse og levekår - etablering og forsterking av forskningssamarbeid i Agder
This funding opportunity aims to support public sector, voluntary sector, and research institutions in Agder region to collaboratively develop larger project applications for research and research-driven innovation funding, with a particular focus on public health and living conditions. The program is designed to lower the threshold for actors from Agder who want to develop larger research projects. The funding enables collaborative partnerships between municipalities/county administration, voluntary organizations, and approved research institutions with offices in Agder. Projects must be linked to specific calls for research or innovation projects within public health and living conditions themes and contribute to realizing the goals of the Agder Regional Plan 2030. The program promotes real project collaboration and long-term partnerships, with preference for using the KSF (Municipalities' Collaboration Arena for Research South) model for cooperation.
Etableringsstipend for kunstnere
Etableringsstipendet tildeles en kunstner som etablerer virksomhet i Agder. Stipendet skal bidra til å fremme kunstfaglig aktivitet av høy kvalitet i etableringsfasen. Stipendet kan brukes til produksjon, formidling og faglig utvikling. Ulike typer etableringsutgifter er relevante, for eksempel midler til leie av lokaler eller innkjøp av utstyr. Profesjonelle og nyutdannede kunstnere innen alle kunst- og kulturfelt kan søke på etableringsstipend. Fylkeskommunen deler ut ett etableringsstipend på kr 50 000 hvert år. Tildeling av stipend baserer seg på en kvalitetsvurdering av innkomne søknader.
Den kulturelle spaserstokken
Den kulturelle spaserstokken i Agder (DKSS) is a regional government support program designed to provide elderly citizens better access to arts and culture while facilitating increased collaboration between the cultural and care sectors. The program distributes funds to municipalities in the Agder region based on the number of residents over 70 years of age, with a guaranteed minimum amount for each municipality. For 2025, NOK 1,861,000 has been allocated to the program. The funds must be used for professional arts and cultural programming across all genres and forms of expression, providing elderly people with tailored cultural offerings in arenas where they spend their daily lives. Strong collaboration between culture and care sectors within municipalities is essential in developing and delivering these programs. Activities may be delivered in partnership with arts and cultural institutions, artists, and other cultural actors at local or regional levels. Only municipalities in Agder are eligible to receive funding. Municipalities that receive funds commit to providing cultural programming under Den kulturelle spaserstokken and to submit reports on their activities.
Arbeidsstipend for kunstnere
Arbeidsstipendet er et arbeidsstipend for profesjonelle kunstnere i Agder fylke. Formålet med arbeidsstipendet er å gi profesjonelle kunstnere muligheten til kunstfaglig utvikling og arbeid med større prosjekter. Arbeidsstipendet skal motivere og åpne muligheten for økt kompetanse innen egen kunstnerisk virksomhet. Stipendet kan bidra til bedre leve- og arbeidsvilkår for kunstnere som bor og arbeider i fylket. Profesjonelle kunstnere innenfor alle kunst- og kulturfelt kan søke arbeidsstipend. Fylkeskommunen deler ut to arbeidsstipend på kr 150 000 per stipend hvert år.
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