68° Nord-Bidraget

68° Nord-Bidraget is an annual grant program that provides financial support to voluntary organizations and associations for community-beneficial purposes. The program operates under the motto 'På lag for levende lokalsamfunn' (Supporting vibrant local communities). The grant supports projects and initiatives of lasting value that benefit the community, rather than operational costs. Eligible applicants must be registered in the Norwegian Volunteer Registry/Company Registry and be located on the 68th parallel latitude. The grants are administered by three savings bank foundations: Sparebankstiftelsen 68° Nord Harstad og Vesterålen, Sparebankstiftelsen 68° Nord Ofoten, and Sparebankstiftelsen 68° Nord Lofoten. The program prioritizes projects with broad public benefit and lasting impact that fall outside the scope of public sector responsibility.