Tilskudd til utkantbutikker i Nordland

This grant program supports rural shops in Nordland county, Norway, to maintain essential service functions and ensure reasonable supply of goods and fuel in remote areas. The program offers three types of support: operational grants, investment grants, and development project grants. Operational grants of up to NOK 80,000 per year are available for shops in communities with fewer than 200 inhabitants that meet specific criteria. Investment grants can cover up to 50% of approved costs (or 75% for accessibility improvements), with priority given to quality improvements and shops in areas with low population or long distances to alternative services. Development grants can cover up to 75% of approved costs for competence-building and collaboration projects that benefit multiple rural shops or communities. The program aims to preserve essential retail services in small rural communities throughout Nordland county.