About
Asker kommune is a municipality in Viken county, Norway. As a local government body, it provides public services to residents including education, health and social services, urban planning, cultural activities, and local infrastructure. The municipality serves the Asker area and is responsible for local governance and community development.
Funding Opportunities
Fritidskassa - alle skal med
Fritidskassa is a subsidy program offered by Asker municipality aimed at enabling more children and young people to participate in leisure activities. The program provides financial support to cover costs such as equipment, travel, camps, and participation fees for regular, organized activities. Organizations and associations that operate leisure activities for children and youth in Asker municipality can apply on behalf of members who need economic support. The target group is children and young people aged 0 to 24 years who require financial assistance to participate in leisure activities. Applications are processed on a rolling basis with an expected response within three weeks. The subsidy covers ordinary activities for one year from the decision date, but does not support advanced-level pursuits, one-time events, or legally mandated services.
Frivillighetspakken for nye foreninger
Frivillighetspakken for nye foreninger is a grant program offered by Asker kommune (Asker municipality) in Norway to support newly established voluntary organizations. The program provides financial support to new organizations that are established during the application year and cannot apply for the standard head grant or volunteer package in that year. This grant follows the same rates as the ordinary volunteer package and is available on a rolling application basis. The program is designed to help new organizations get started and establish themselves in the community, covering various types of voluntary organizations except for certain categories like parent councils (FAU), religious communities, political organizations, volunteer centers, and regional branches of associations.
Asker kommunes næringsutviklingsfond
Asker kommunes næringsutviklingsfond has the purpose of supporting innovation and transformation, so that Asker's business sector moves in a sustainable direction and more local jobs are created. The fund provides support for initiatives that promote innovation and transformation in the Asker community and contribute to the business sector developing in a sustainable and forward-looking manner. The initiative must be directed towards the priority areas that Asker municipality has adopted for business development and which are outlined in the Business Thematic Plan. The initiative must contribute to creating local jobs and promote the establishment of new businesses and/or transformation of existing companies. The initiative must have a level of innovation, be associated with real risk, and have realistic market potential. Support from Asker municipality should trigger additional financing from the grant system or private business - and vice versa.
Tilskudd til mindre investeringer, anlegg og utstyr for frivillige lag og foreninger i Asker
This grant program from Asker municipality supports small-scale investments, facilities, and equipment for voluntary organizations and associations in sports, outdoor recreation, culture, and other voluntary activities. The program aims to increase activity, participation, and create open meeting places for the community. The funding supports the implementation of the municipality's thematic plans for physical activity, sports and outdoor recreation, culture, and citizenship. Investments are defined as minor facilities, upgrades, facility adaptations, major equipment significant for conducting activities, and acquisitions of lasting value. The program emphasizes co-financing, and applicants must demonstrate a complete financing plan. Universal design is encouraged where feasible. Applicants must be voluntary organizations and associations in Asker registered in the Frivillighetsregisteret (Volunteer Registry).
Hodetilskudd for barn og unge mellom 0-19 år
Hodetilskudd for barn og unge mellom 0-19 år er part of Grunnmuren (the Foundation) in Asker municipality's grant schemes. Together with Frivillighetspakken (the Volunteer Package), it provides a non-bureaucratic, easily accessible grant for operations of voluntary organizations. The grant is designed to support general operating expenses of activities and is provided as an amount per registered member between 0-19 years of age. Organizations can receive NOK 200 per registered member aged 0-19 years. A member can be registered in multiple activities within the same organization and receive per-capita support for each activity. Support members are not eligible. The scheme aims to make it simple for sports clubs, cultural organizations, and other voluntary associations in Asker to receive operational funding.
Tilskuddsordning for sommerferieaktiviteter 2026
This grant program from Asker Kommune aims to facilitate participation in summer vacation activities for children and youth in Asker, Norway. The primary goal is to ensure that children and young people who are at risk of being excluded can participate through free spots or adapted offerings. The program also seeks to ensure geographic distribution of activities throughout Asker municipality. Organizations receiving grants must offer free spots or free activities for all participants, and activities must be inclusive with universal design considerations. Free spots are distributed in collaboration with Asker Kommune's Feriekontoret (Holiday Office) to children with special needs. The grant amount varies based on annual budget and number of applicants, with typical awards being NOK 15,000 per week in 2025, though reduced amounts are expected for 2026 due to municipal restructuring.
Aktivitetspotten: prosjekt- og aktivitetstilskudd
The Aktivitetspotten is a project and activity grant program offered by Asker Kommune to support projects and activities within culture, community, sports, outdoor recreation, social and humanitarian work. The grant aims to support the realization of the municipality's thematic plans for citizenship, promote participation in activities and events, stimulate organizations to create projects and activities, and provide residents with a rich offering of experiences. The program specifically supports work aligned with the municipality's plans for physical activity, sports and outdoor recreation, culture, and citizenship, as well as the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Funding is available for projects, activities, events, and course participation that take place in Asker or benefit Asker-based organizations. Applicants can include individuals, organizations, associations, and other actors working within the eligible fields, including entities outside the municipality if the activity benefits Asker residents.
Asker kommunes næringslivsutviklingsfond
Asker kommunes næringslivsutviklingsfond er et fond som skal bidra til flere lokale arbeidsplasser i Asker kommune gjennom å fremme etablering av ny virksomhet og/eller videreutvikle eksisterende bedrifter. Fondet retter seg mot innsatsområdene kommunen har vedtatt for næringsutviklingen, med særlig fokus på å styrke utviklingen i retning sirkulærøkonomi. Tildelinger fra fondet skal være utløsende for annen tilleggsfinansiering fra virkemiddelapparatet eller det private næringsliv. Tiltakene må være rettet mot innovasjon og/eller omstilling og bidra til at det skapes flere lokale arbeidsplasser slik at Asker-samfunnet utvikler seg i bærekraftig retning. Søkere må være AS eller enkeltpersonsforetak innen landbruk med hovedvirksomhet i Asker. Samlet offentlig støtte skal som hovedregel ikke overstige 50%, og aldri overskride 75%. Innvilgede søknader faller innenfor regelen om bagatellmessig støtte, og det stilles krav om rapportering på regnskap og oppnådde resultater.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
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- Active Now
- 8
- Source Domain
- asker.kommune.no
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