Lokale aktivitetsmidler (LAM)

Lokale aktivitetsmidler (LAM) is a grant scheme from the Norwegian Ministry of Culture specifically aimed at local clubs and associations that provide sports and physical activities for children and youth. The goal is to contribute to activity and participation in member-based organizations that offer sports and physical activities for children and youth, supporting the primary activities of the clubs. The program aims to support volunteer efforts in the organizations and help keep costs down for participation in sports and physical activities. Funds are distributed by municipal sports councils to sports clubs based on guidelines from the Ministry of Culture and requirements from the Norwegian Sports Federation (NIF). Distribution is based on membership and/or activity numbers for children, youth, para-athletes (ages 6-19), and all-sports participants (ages 6-19) from coordinated reporting. The Ministry of Culture determines the amounts available for distribution based on the population of children and youth in each municipality.