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Ullensaker kommune administers state funding on behalf of IMDi (Norwegian Directorate of Integration and Diversity) to support integration work by voluntary organizations. The grant scheme aims to increase labor market participation and societal participation among persons with immigrant backgrounds in Norway. The program supports projects and operations that promote diversity, participation, and community in local societies, increase knowledge about Norwegian society, strengthen qualifications for work and education, and prevent negative social control and honor-related violence. Organizations can receive project grants or operational grants for activities serving immigrant populations and the broader community.

Små samarbeidsprosjekter (Small-scale partnerships) is a funding opportunity under Erasmus+ Youth that provides grants to grassroots organizations and newcomers to the program. The initiative aims to strengthen the quality of organizational work, increase capacity for transnational and cross-sectoral cooperation, and create change at individual, organizational, or sector level leading to better practices and new approaches. Projects should work toward one or more of the following goals: actively promoting citizenship, youth initiative and young entrepreneurship; increasing the quality of youth work; helping youth gain competencies and skills that provide better access to the labor market; or strengthening the connection between policy, research and practice. The program consists of four phases: planning, preparation, implementation, and follow-up. Applicants can apply for either 30,000 EUR or 60,000 EUR.

This grant program supports development and collaboration projects in child welfare services in Norway. The program funds time-limited initiatives and measures with high probability of achieving goals, supporting the development of new approaches and improved dialogue between different services and actors in the child welfare field. Projects can receive funding for up to three years. Priority is given to projects focused on user participation (especially children with child welfare experience), dialogue between child welfare services and minority populations (including indigenous and national minorities), and facilitating involvement of vulnerable children's relatives and networks. The goal is to develop the child welfare field through prevention of problem development and ensuring that vulnerable children and youth receive better help for life management and development in safe environments.

This grant program from the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) supports knowledge development, competence raising, and information dissemination within universal design. The program prioritizes projects that contribute to mapping and knowledge development in universal design, innovation in product, plan, or system development, and competence raising with effective dissemination of information about universal design. The program aims to develop and strengthen the implementation of universal design as a social quality and improve quality of life and equality for persons with disabilities. Applications are accepted from county, municipal, and private institutions and businesses, foundations, research institutions, and organizations. The total funding available is 16.1 million NOK (subject to parliamentary budget approval), and projects are expected to demonstrate co-financing, collaboration between multiple actors, and social benefit.

TryggEst is a grant program supporting competence-building initiatives to prevent violence against vulnerable adults in Norwegian municipalities. The program provides funding for municipalities that have implemented or plan to implement the TryggEst program, which focuses on protecting vulnerable groups including people with developmental disabilities, elderly persons, and patients with reduced functional capacity. Municipalities can apply for funding to support training, course participation, local information materials, conversation groups for target populations, and awareness campaigns. The initiative aims to increase competence among municipal employees about violence and abuse, improve detection of violence cases, and ensure proper handling of such cases. Priority is given to municipalities newly starting the TryggEst program.

This grant program promotes equality for people with disabilities in society by increasing awareness and respect for human rights and combating stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The program provides funding for education, competence raising, awareness building, attitude-shaping work, and knowledge development. Organizations, religious and philosophical communities, counties, municipalities, and city districts in Oslo can apply for grants for projects lasting up to 3 years. The program prioritizes initiatives that advance equality rather than individual assistance, equipment purchases, or building projects. Applicants must be registered in the Volunteer Register, have their own organization number, have existed for at least 2 years, and have written ethical guidelines and procedures that safeguard the rights and safety of children, young people, and vulnerable groups.

This grant program supports projects and operational activities aimed at preventing and combating violence and abuse in close relationships, and caring for adults and children who have experienced violence. The program contributes to achieving the goals of the Norwegian government's action plans against violence and abuse. The target group includes children and adults who are or have been exposed to violence or abuse, or who commit or are at risk of committing violence in close relationships. The program supports voluntary organizations, municipalities, crisis centers, and other registered entities working in this field. Funding can be provided for up to 3 years for both operational support and time-limited projects. Priority areas include services for particularly vulnerable groups exposed to violence, including those with substance abuse issues, serious mental illness, or disabilities, as well as development of crisis center services for the Sami population.

This grant program supports local, regional, and national initiatives and activities to counteract racism, discrimination, and hateful expressions based on ethnicity, religion, and belief. The program aims to promote anti-racism, diversity, and dialogue, as well as increase knowledge and awareness in the majority population about racism, discrimination, and hateful expressions. Funding is provided for time-limited projects within the grant year that contribute to these goals. The program is administered by the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) and supports voluntary organizations, faith and belief communities, municipalities, counties, and other eligible actors registered in Norway's Volunteer Registry. Project grants are available for specific initiatives such as dialogue meetings, information campaigns, videos, podcasts, websites, network building, workshops, exhibitions, guidance services, and various forms of mapping activities.

This grant program supports organizations working in the child welfare sector in Norway. The goal is to develop the child welfare field by stimulating user and interest organizations to strengthen their engagement and shared responsibility for vulnerable children, young people and their families. Organizations must be registered in the Norwegian Volunteer Registry and demonstrate that the program's objectives align with their core activities. The grant supports general operations of organizations that promote user participation in child welfare at individual, group and system levels. Organizations must have operated for at least two years and have a nationwide reach. The program aims to support organizations that complement other actors' efforts, have systematic influence at the system level, are representative of the target group, work for their own target group's interests, and facilitate their target group's ability to influence and participate in the organization.

This grant program provides funding to Norwegian municipalities for the renovation, adaptation, and replacement of unsuitable crisis center buildings and facilities. The grant covers up to 50% of the costs for municipalities to upgrade, renew, or expand crisis centers. The goal is to stimulate municipalities to improve crisis centers that serve women, men, and children exposed to violence in close relationships who need counseling or a safe temporary residence. Two types of applications are available: simplified applications for smaller projects costing between 50,000-400,000 NOK total (grant amount 25,000-200,000 NOK), and regular applications for more comprehensive projects exceeding 400,000 NOK total (grant amount over 200,000 NOK).

Dette er en ny, tverrsektoriell tilskuddsordning som skal styrke kommunenes arbeid med å sikre gode oppvekstsvilkår og forebygge utenforskap blant barn og unge. Målet med tilskuddsordningen er å legge til rette for gode oppvekstsvilkår og forebygge at barn og unge faller utenfor. Ordningen skal støtte opp under kommunens forebyggende arbeid for barn og unge, og bidra til målrettet og helhetlig innsats, på tvers av ulike sektorer. Ordningen skal også bidra til å utjevne sosiale forskjeller blant barn og unge. Tilskuddet kan brukes til både universelle tiltak og tiltak rettet mot grupper av utsatte barn, unge og deres familier, inkludert innsatser innenfor lovpålagte tjenester som helsestasjons- og skolehelsetjenesten, barnehage, skole, Nav, og barnevern. Kommunen kan samarbeide og løse felles oppgaver gjennom vertskommunesamarbeid, interkommunalt selskap eller kommunalt oppgavefellesskap.

This grant program from the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) aims to strengthen acceptance of gender and sexual diversity among the Norwegian population, improve living conditions and quality of life for people who break with norms for sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and gender characteristics, and increase activity among organizations working with this target group. The program offers both project grants (for up to three years) and operational grants to voluntary organizations registered in the Voluntary Registry, as well as municipalities and county municipalities. Priority areas include projects benefiting transgender people, people with gender incongruence, LGBTQ+ people with minority backgrounds and in religious communities, and activities related to inclusion of the target group in sports. Projects led by organizations of and for the target group, collaborative projects, nationwide initiatives, and projects with co-financing are prioritized. The total allocation for 2026 is NOK 37,550,000.

This is an annual operating grant program for voluntary and democratic nationwide organizations of and for persons with disabilities in Norway. The program aims to facilitate participation of members in organizations and enable them to conduct advocacy work, peer support activities, and provide services to their own members. The grant supports core internal and external activities consistent with the organization's statutes, purpose, and activity plan. Organizations must meet minimum entry requirements including having at least 250 members and members in at least four counties, though exceptions exist for organizations representing rare diagnoses.

This grant program from the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) supports municipalities in implementing parent-support measures. The program aims to strengthen parents in their parental role and contribute to making them good caregivers for their children, thereby preventing children from being exposed to violence, abuse, or neglect. Municipalities can apply for up to three years of support for various activities including: knowledge-based parental guidance programs, relationship courses for first-time parents called 'Godt samliv', low-threshold parental support initiatives such as meeting places and relief measures, and certification/training for personnel. The target group is parents with children aged 0-18 years. For 2026, the program has allocated 55.28 million Norwegian kroner, with 21.63 million available for new applicants. Applications for 2026 can be two-year (2026-2027), though approval for 2027 is not guaranteed as the program will merge into a new prevention program from 2027 onwards.

This grant program provides funding for holiday and leisure activities for persons with disabilities in Norway. The program is administered by Bufdir (Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs) and has a total allocation of 32,000,000 NOK for 2026. The grant supports activities such as summer camps, recreational programs, travel costs, and accommodation for participants with disabilities and necessary companions. The program prioritizes activities aimed at children and youth under 26 years of age and activities taking place in Norway, although activities for other age groups or occurring outside Norway may also receive funding. Special priority is given to summer camps organized by disability organizations receiving regular operational support. The program explicitly does not prioritize funding for equipment investments, individual activities, or activities taking place during school or work hours for participants.

The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) offers grants to voluntary organizations and other actors working on family and gender equality policy initiatives in Norway. The grant program aims to ensure operations, contribute to diversity, and create higher activity among voluntary organizations working with family and gender equality policy. The program supports both operational funding (driftstilskudd) for organizations with at least 50 paying members and project funding (prosjekttilskudd) for time-limited initiatives up to three years. Priority is given to initiatives that promote gender equality for women and men, engage boys and men in equality work, and address equality challenges facing children and young people in various settings such as kindergartens, schools, and leisure activities.

This is a grant program from the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) that provides funding for housing and support services for persons over 18 years old who have been subjected to negative social control and honor-related violence. The grant supports the operation of a national service offering that helps users within safe frameworks to re-establish themselves and live as normal a life as possible. The service is intended to supplement the legally mandated support services in municipalities. Bufdir has overall responsibility for the housing and support services for young people subjected to forced marriage and honor-related violence, with the Competence Team against Negative Social Control and Honor-Related Violence coordinating and administering the service, while municipalities have operational responsibility for the content and operation of individual services.

This is a pilot grant program in Norway for establishing housing and support services for individuals over 18 who have experienced involuntary stays abroad. The program provides funding to municipalities to cover necessary costs for establishing and operating housing and support services. The pilot runs from 2024 through 2027 and aims to serve persons returning from involuntary stays abroad who have significant support needs but are not under threat, or who have additional challenges that make them unsuitable for existing services. The program will establish up to four places total, with two places to be established in 2026. Services include safe housing during a transition period and support services to help individuals reintegrate and live as normal a life as possible. This is an extension of existing services for persons over 18 affected by forced marriage, honor-related violence, and negative social control.

This is a comprehensive grant program from the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) providing operational funding to national and international youth and children's organizations in Norway. The program consists of two main components: national core support and international core support. The purpose is to facilitate children and youth participation in youth organizations, stimulate organizational engagement nationally and internationally, and secure organizations as arenas for democratic participation and decision-making. The grants are awarded by the Distribution Committee (Fordelingsutvalget), an independent administrative body under the Ministry of Children and Family Affairs. Organizations can receive base funding plus variable funding calculated based on membership numbers, local chapters, course participation days, and bonus points for board composition, member percentages, and organizational independence. The program supports operational expenses only, not individual projects.

This grant supports central-level voluntary organizations that provide activity programs in at least five municipalities for children and youth aged 0-24 who are at risk of social exclusion. The program funds projects organized as group activities during leisure time, including national summer vacation programs, year-round leisure activities, or combinations of vacation and leisure activities. Activities must take place during children's free time - afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The grant requires organizations to be registered in the Norwegian Volunteer Registry and to have activities in at least five municipalities or districts. Organizations must contribute a minimum of 5% co-financing of the total grant amount. The program aims to prevent social exclusion among children and youth from low-income families, those lacking social networks, those disconnected from school or work, and those not participating in leisure activities.

This grant supports special projects and activities for children and youth (ages 0-24) at risk of social exclusion that do not fit into other predefined activity categories within the inclusion program. The funding is intended for innovative or unique leisure-time activities that contribute to inclusion goals but are of a different character than standard activity types. Activities must take place during free time (afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays) and be organized as group offerings. The program emphasizes high-quality applications due to its open-ended nature and fewer predefined criteria. Eligible applicants include public institutions, voluntary organizations, and private actors, with the requirement that participating municipalities must be enrolled in the broader inclusion scheme. The funding aims to prevent children and young people from experiencing social exclusion due to risk factors such as growing up in low-income families, lacking social networks, limited school/work connections, or minimal participation in leisure activities.

This grant supports municipalities in Norway to coordinate, facilitate, and organize collaboration internally within the municipality and between the municipality and other actors. The goal is to increase participation of children and young people (ages 0-24) at risk of social exclusion in leisure activities. Coordination work must occur at the systems level. Municipalities can establish or further develop collaborative structures, create action plans for increased participation in leisure activities, develop overviews of leisure activities, create routines for collaboration, and work toward good information exchange among all who work with the target group. The coordination work should be based on existing conditions related to children and young people's participation in leisure activities in the municipality, including identifying barriers to participation and existing support measures. Youth participation should be facilitated through methods such as youth conferences or inclusion of student/youth councils in coordination work.

This grant program supports the testing of working models aimed at increasing participation in leisure activities for children and youth aged 0-24 who are at risk of social exclusion. The program requires collaboration between at least two sectors (public, private, or voluntary) to trial new approaches that remove barriers to participation. Projects may test new forms of cooperation, recruitment methods, or adaptations to activities to make them more accessible and attractive to the target group. The grant is designed to increase both participation in leisure activities and cooperation between relevant actors working with children and youth at risk of exclusion. Applications can be submitted by public institutions, voluntary organizations, and private actors for projects lasting up to three years.

This grant supports the establishment, development, and operation of youth clubs, community centers, or similar open meeting places for young people aged 10-24 years. The funding is designed to create social arenas where children and youth, regardless of background, can meet regularly and participate on equal terms. An open meeting place should be a low-threshold offering of an open character, where participants do not need to register in advance and can 'drop by'. The venue may include activity offerings such as cooking, homework help, various group activities, excursions, workshops, and cultural events. There must be adults present who ensure safe and good frameworks for the meeting place and the activities offered there. The program targets children and youth at risk of social exclusion, including those growing up in low-income families, lacking social networks, lacking connection to school or work, or lacking participation in leisure activities.

This grant supports activity guides who work to help children and youth who are on the outside, participate in leisure activities. An activity guide functions as a mediator of information and support, helping to lower the threshold for participating in leisure activities. The guide can be contacted via an interest form on the internet or through contact persons in the municipality, a voluntary organization, or club/association. After a child/youth/family has expressed interest, the activity guide contacts the family to find a suitable leisure activity for the child/youth in the local community. The activity guide clarifies practical questions such as payment or need for equipment, follows the child to the leisure activity, and arranges further follow-up. The target group is children and youth aged 0-24 years who are at risk of social exclusion for various reasons, including growing up in low-income families, lacking social networks, lacking connection to school/work, or lacking participation in leisure activities.

This grant program provides funding for culture and activity card schemes that give free or discounted access to individual activities and experiences for children and youth. The card can be designed either physically or digitally, as a card, app, website or something else suitable for the target group. The program aims to give children and youth in families with low income the opportunity to participate in activities they otherwise would not be able to afford. Eligible activities include swimming pools, cinemas, museums, theaters, trampoline parks, concerts, sports events, amusement parks, climbing parks, courses, go-karting, bowling and similar experiences. The scheme is part of a broader effort to include children and youth who are at risk of social exclusion.

This grant supports the establishment or development of equipment lending centers (utstyrssentraler) that provide free or low-cost access to equipment for leisure activities. The primary goal is to reduce economic barriers to participation in recreational activities for children and youth at risk of social exclusion. Equipment centers can lend sports equipment, musical instruments, or audio/video equipment, and can be organized and operated by municipalities, organizations, or associations. The grant covers equipment purchases and/or costs related to facilities, maintenance, or administration of lending operations, including staff salaries. The main purpose is to mitigate the consequences of growing up in low-income families by providing the target group with free or very low-cost equipment rental.

This grant program supports part-time jobs, summer jobs, job preparatory activities, guidance and courses for children and youth ages 0-24 who are at risk of social exclusion. The program aims to provide work experience through jobs arranged through municipalities or organized as work placements in businesses. Activities must take place during leisure time (afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays) and include follow-up of both youth and employers. The grant can support offers of two-week summer jobs, weekly part-time jobs throughout the year, or job-preparatory activities such as job search courses, mentorship programs, and courses related to conflict management and social coping. Activities may also include volunteer work opportunities that help the target group enter the workforce, including practical work experience, CV and job application skills, and interview practice.

This grant supports the establishment or continuation of local leisure funds (fritidskasse) to cover costs associated with participation in leisure activities for children and youth at risk of social exclusion. The funds can be used to cover equipment, travel to leisure activities, and expenses related to camps or competitions. Examples include travel expenses for weekly leisure activities, participation in football tournaments, band gatherings, and equipment such as shoes, uniforms, skis, balls, skates, instruments, or similar. Municipalities can additionally cover participation fees for regular, organized leisure activities. The leisure fund must be organized in collaboration between the municipality and voluntary organizations, and should be structured so that the target group does not experience stigma when using it. The program aims to increase participation in leisure activities for children and youth aged 0-24 who face risks of social exclusion due to factors such as low family income, limited social networks, lack of connection to school or work, or limited participation in leisure activities.

This grant supports cultural, recreational, and holiday activities organized as group offerings for children and young people aged 0-24 who are at risk of social exclusion. Eligible activities include summer camps, overnight trips, after-school activities, theater groups, homework help, and similar programs. Activities must be organized as group offerings that take place during leisure time (afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays) and should create safety, community, belonging, and mastery. The program requires participating municipalities to have a coordination function that oversees voluntary and public work directed at the target group. Funding is provided for periods up to three years with a minimum grant amount of 50,000 NOK per year.

This is a comprehensive Norwegian grant program designed to promote inclusion of children and youth aged 0-24 who are at risk of social exclusion. The program aims to facilitate participation in leisure activities, holiday programs, educational completion, and community engagement. The program offers funding across 12 different activity types, including cultural and recreational activities, job opportunities and guidance, equipment centers, local activity funds, activity cards, activity guides, youth navigators, open meeting places, pilot programs for new working methods, coordination of local work, and support for voluntary organizations operating in multiple municipalities. The target group includes children and youth facing risk factors such as low family income, limited social networks, lack of connection to school or work, and limited participation in leisure activities.

Driftstilskuddet er en støtteordning for lokale kulturorganisasjoner i Lillestrøm kommune. Tilskuddet skal bidra til økt aktivitet i frivillig sektor og beregnes ut fra organisasjonenes drifts- og administrasjonskostnader og aktivitetsnivå. Med driftstilskudd gis en grunnstøtte til drift av lag og foreninger innen kulturområdet. Kommunen ønsker å tilrettelegge for varierte kulturtilbud og opplevelser som kan aktivisere mennesker i alle aldre og med ulike forutsetninger. Ordningen bidrar til aktiviteter som stimulerer, skaper glede, personlig utfoldelse og mellommenneskelig kontakt. Driftstilskuddet gis til åpne frivillige organisasjoner som driver kulturarbeid i vid forstand til beste for allmenheten i Lillestrøm kommune.

Bostøtte is an economic support program for individuals with low income and high housing costs in Lillestrøm, Norway. The program includes both state housing support (Husbankens bostøtte) administered by Husbanken and municipal housing support (kommunal bostøtte) for specific eligible recipients. State housing support is available to those meeting income and housing cost criteria, with applications processed through Husbanken but managed by the municipality. Municipal housing support is specifically for recipients of disability pension, old-age pension, or survivor's pension who rent municipal housing or housing where the municipality has allocation rights. Applicants must first apply for state housing support from Husbanken before applying for municipal support. The municipal support is means-tested and calculated based on household composition, total gross income, and housing expenses including rent and electricity costs, using SIFO reference budgets for living expenses.

Frivillighetsfondet er et søkbart fond for frivillig sektor i Lillestrøm kommune, og skal fungere som en oppfølging av kommunens Strategi for frivillighet. Her kan frivilligheten søke støtte til prosjekter av allmenn interesse innen idrett, kultur og folkehelse. Prosjekter og tiltak kan ha varighet på ett til tre år, og det kan søkes midler til samarbeidsprosjekter mellom frivillig sektor og offentlig sektor når den frivillige part er søker. Fondet har to søknadsrunder per år, og søkere må tilhøre Lillestrøm kommune. Det kreves 20% egenandel i prosjektet, som kan bestå av egenkapital, eksterne tilskuddsmidler eller egeninnsats i form av dugnad. Aktivitet og tiltak bør være åpent for allmennheten, og samarbeidsprosjekter og nye prosjekter vektlegges i vurderingen.

Driftstilskuddet er en støtteordning for lokale, flerkulturelle organisasjoner i Lillestrøm kommune. Tilskuddet skal bidra til integrering og økt frivillig aktivitet blant innvandrergrupper. Ordningen gjelder kun for kultur-/innvandrerforeninger, det vil si frivillige lag og foreninger som har hovedandelen av sine medlemmer med opprinnelse fra andre land enn Norge. Tilskuddet tildeles basert på antall medlemmer over 6 år som er registrert i foreningen. Alle medlemmene må betale medlemsavgift og være registrert med navn, adresse, e-post, telefonnummer og fødselsår. Foreningen må ha jevnlige aktiviteter for sine medlemmer og ha eksistert i mer enn 1 år. Organisasjonen må være registrert i Brønnøysundregisteret, Frivillighetsregisteret og i Lillestrøm kommunes lag- og foreningsregister.

Lillestrøm kommune tilbyr tilskudd til møteplasser for barn og unge for å sikre at alle barn og unge har mulighet til å delta på et fritidstilbud i nærhet av der de bor. Møteplasser skal være et sted for å være sosial, drive egenaktivitet og et sted å være uten å måtte ha forkunnskaper eller spesielle talenter, for eksempel fritidsklubber og ungdomshus. Tilskuddet kan gis til åpne frivillige organisasjoner og grupper som driver barne- og ungdomsarbeid til beste for allmenheten i Lillestrøm kommune. Det skal være lett for barn og unge å delta på aktivitetene uavhengig av hvor de bor, oppfølging fra foreldre eller foresatte og økonomisk ståsted. Fritidsfeltet er en verdifull arena for barn og unges helse og en viktig, uformell arena i kommunenes folkehelsearbeid. Lillestrøm kommune er stor i utstrekning, og for å nå målet om at alle barn og unge skal ha et fritidstilbud i nærhet av der de bor og bidra til å styrke de unges psykiske helse, er det essensielt med gode samarbeid mellom kommunen og frivilligheten. Tiltaket skal skape gode holdninger og forebygge utenforskap ved å fremme respekt, inkludering og trygghet gjennom aktiviteter og sosialt fellesskap. Programmet prioriterer tiltak i områdene Sørumsand og Lillestrøm by, samt aktiviteter i helgen og for juniorgruppa (10-13 år). Det gis støtte til både regelmessige tiltak og enkeltarrangementer som for eksempel åpen hall. Alle som mottar tilskudd må innhente politiattest for de som skal bidra i tilbudet, delta på fagmøter i regi av seksjon for møteplasser for barn og unge, og etablere dialog og samarbeid med den lokale kommunale fritidsklubben. Det skal til sammen deles ut omtrent 1 million kroner.

This grant program supports voluntary organizations registered in Lillestrøm municipality's volunteer registry for the maintenance and preservation of listed cultural heritage sites and cultural environments. The program specifically targets cultural monuments and environments that are officially listed in Lillestrøm municipality. Organizations can apply for funding for maintenance of heritage-worthy buildings and facilities including garden areas, maintenance of old roads and burial mounds, measures for communication and signage of cultural monuments, and activities related to cultural monuments in municipal ownership operated by voluntary organizations. The total allocation for this program in 2025 is 400,000 NOK. Applications must include a brief description of the initiative, photos of the cultural monument or illustration of the project, a budget with financing plan, contact information and organization number, and address with property identification number.

This grant program supports integration work by voluntary organizations in Lillestrøm municipality. The funding is administered by Lillestrøm kommune on behalf of the Norwegian Directorate of Integration and Diversity (IMDi). The main goal is to increase labor market participation and social participation among immigrants and their children. The program funds local activities and projects that promote integration between majority and minority populations, combat social exclusion, racism and discrimination, strengthen Norwegian language and digital skills, counteract barriers to integration such as honor-related violence and forced marriage, and strengthen equality between genders. Voluntary organizations can apply for support for activities and initiatives that promote integration and contribute to increased participation in work, education, and society.

This is a grant program from Lillestrøm municipality in Norway that provides financial support for cultural heritage preservation projects. The grant is designed to support restoration and conservation of buildings and sites that are listed in the municipality's cultural heritage registries. The program aims to preserve culturally significant buildings and environments according to heritage conservation principles, which means repairing rather than replacing building elements. When replacement is necessary, the same type of materials and design as the originals must be used as much as possible. The grant is available to voluntary organizations registered in the municipality's registry as well as private owners of listed cultural heritage buildings and environments. Applications are evaluated based on heritage value, degree of self-contribution (work and capital), visibility in public spaces, whether the grant is essential to initiating the project, and accessibility to the public. Ordinary maintenance and care are not eligible for funding, and applications must be submitted before work begins.

Startlån and grants from Lillestrøm municipality help individuals with long-term difficulties obtaining loans from regular banks to purchase or adapt their own housing. The program prioritizes disabled persons, people with reduced functional capacity, elderly individuals, and families with children to buy modest and suitable housing. The funding can be used to buy new or used housing, refinance loans with collateral in own housing if there is risk of losing the home through forced sale, take over housing, or adapt/improve housing for reduced functional capacity. Establishment grants are economically means-tested and given as an interest-free and installment-free loan to permanently disadvantaged individuals to help them acquire modest and good housing. Grants for investigation and project planning are available to all with reduced functional capacity who need to adapt their housing to be able to continue living there over time. The size of the grant is determined after a comprehensive assessment of economy, needs, and opportunities for support from other public support schemes.

Lillestrøm kommune provides grants for initiatives that increase participation in outdoor activities, safer playgrounds, cross-generational activity offerings, and local meeting places. The grant program supports diverse upbringing environments, increased well-being, safety, and belonging, encouraging local initiative and collaboration in neighborhood associations and residential areas. Projects can include purchase and maintenance of play and activity equipment, investments in new initiatives such as planting, safety fences, tables, benches, lighting, barbecue areas, shelters, obstacle courses, fall protection, and technical infrastructure upgrades. The program requires applicants to have equity/self-financing, social impact through documented volunteer hours, and projects must be completed within the calendar year and be open to all municipality residents.

Spillemidler til kulturbygg, kulturhus og andre kulturarenaer skal bidra til egnede lokaler og bygninger som gir rom for ulik kulturell virksomhet. Arenaene skal fungere som kulturelle møtesteder for alle. Søknad om støtte til lokaler for øving og produksjon behandles på lik linje med saler for formidling. Ordningen støtter både nybygging, kjøp og ombygging av kulturarenaer, samt tilrettelegging av eksisterende lokaler for kulturformål. Tilskudd kan gis til flerfunksjonshus, kultursal, øvelokaler, teaterlokaler, formidlingslokaler for visuell kunst, og lokale arenaer som samfunnshus og grendehus som inneholder kulturaktiviteter. Søkere kan være offentlige virksomheter, frivillige organisasjoner, eller andre selskapsformer med ideelt formål. Kun eier av arenaen kan søke om tilskudd. Ordningen administreres av Asker kommune i samarbeid med Akershus fylkeskommune.

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 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 kommune offers grants to local voluntary organizations for projects, specific initiatives, or activities that contribute to increased labor market participation and societal participation among immigrants and their children. The grant program aims to stimulate community, trust, and belonging in local communities, combat exclusion including work against racism and discrimination, and promote diversity. Organizations can apply for support for 1, 2, or 3 years. The funding supports activities that increase knowledge about Norwegian society, improve Norwegian language skills, strengthen qualifications for participation in work, education or volunteering, prevent negative social control, honor-related violence, forced marriage and female genital mutilation, and strengthen gender equality.

Asker kommune offers a grant program to support organizations, associations, clubs and other actors that provide food distribution to families and individuals living with low-income challenges during the Christmas season. The goal of this funding is to support extra food distribution activities in connection with the Christmas period. The funds must primarily be used in the current year, and applicants can expect a response within three weeks after the application is submitted.

This grant supports organizers of the Asker Culture Festival, taking place May 30 - June 7, 2026 across Asker municipality. The festival welcomes local and professional participants including musicians, dancers, theatre performers, writers, artists, and food and culture actors to create a diverse cultural offering. The funding supports local cultural events, short-distance culture, cultural exhibitions and collaborations with focus on creativity, inclusion and community. Arrangements can include concerts, performances, workshops, exhibitions and taste samples from around the world, with activities for both children and adults. The grant aims to stimulate local cultural participation throughout Asker municipality, support professional cultural actors in collaboration with amateurs, associations and clubs, and contribute to interaction and knowledge sharing between local art and culture actors.

This grant program aims to stimulate the development of smaller sports facilities in Asker municipality. The program has an annual budget of NOK 1,500,000 and is administered by Asker Sports Council. The grant can be used for new construction or further development of sports facilities, as well as for the acquisition of major equipment that is significant for sports activities. Applications are accepted from all sports clubs in Asker, with a maximum grant of NOK 200,000 per individual project. The funding must be used primarily in the year of allocation, and clubs must submit applications through their main organization if they are multi-sports clubs.

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 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.

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.

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.

Telemark fylkeskommune tilbyr midler for internasjonalt samarbeid til kommuner, videregående skoler, universitetet, frivillige organisasjoner, næringslivet og andre relevante aktører i Telemark. Midlene kan brukes til utvikling av internasjonale prosjekter, arbeid med EU-prosjektsøknader og andre internasjonale prosjektutviklingsaktiviteter, samt skolesamarbeid. Dette er en støtteordning som fremmer internasjonalisering og samarbeid på tvers av landegrenser for aktører i Telemark fylke. Søknader behandles gjennom det digitale systemet regionalforvaltning.no, og kriterier for tildeling er tilgjengelige i egne retningslinjer.

Utviklingsmidlene skal bidra til å nå mål i strategi for kultur og reiseliv for Telemark fylkeskommune. This grant supports development projects that contribute to achieving the goals outlined in Telemark County's strategy for culture and tourism. The funding is designed for professional actors in the culture and tourism sectors to implement innovative projects that align with the regional strategic priorities. Applications are reviewed politically by the main committee in April following the March deadline.

Arrangementsstøtten skal bidra til å nå mål i strategi for kultur og reiseliv for Telemark fylkeskommune. Ordningen støtter arrangementer med regional verdi som gjennomføres i Telemark og bidrar til å nå mål i Telemark fylkeskommunes strategi for kultur og reiseliv. Søknader kan komme fra arrangører av store nasjonale og internasjonale arrangementer innenfor idrett, organisasjoner innenfor kultur og friluftsliv, samt profesjonelle kunstnere, arrangører og kulturutøvere. Retningslinjene for ordningen ble vedtatt av hovedutvalg for kultur, reiseliv og frivillighet 19. november 2025, og søknadene vil bli behandlet av hovedutvalget i april 2026.

Telemark fylkeskommune tilbyr flerårige samarbeidsavtaler til aktører på kulturfeltet i Telemark. Fylkeskommunen har inngått samarbeidsavtaler med 31 aktører på kulturfeltet for perioden 2026-2028. Avtalene skal bidra til å nå mål i ny strategi for kultur og reiseliv. Ordningen er åpen for profesjonelle kunstnere, kulturutøvere og ensembler, kompetansesentre, festivaler og profesjonelle arrangører, samt frivillige organisasjoner med regionalt nedslagsfelt innen kunst, kultur, idrett og friluftsliv. Nye samarbeidsavtaler vil bli lyst ut igjen i 2028, og vil da gjelde for fire år (2029-2032).

Telemark fylkeskommune administers the Regional Culture Fund with 3.1 million Norwegian kroner available for distribution. The fund is designed to strengthen the regional cultural sector and consists of two distinct grant programs: Art and Cultural Development (2.9 million NOK) and Skills Development Honorarium Support (0.2 million NOK). The fund aims to support good local communities and an open, inclusive, and diverse cultural life throughout the region. Grant funds are intended to stimulate increased activity and participation in cultural life, strengthen collaboration between professional and volunteer cultural sectors, reinforce local and regional cultural volunteerism, and contribute to increased quality of arts and cultural offerings locally and regionally. The Art and Cultural Development program supports major arts and cultural activities that strengthen cultural life in Telemark, including activities that promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, cross-expression work, and cross-organizational partnerships. Applications must involve both amateur and professional participants and can support major activities of a permanent nature. Projects can have a duration of up to 3 years, though funding is awarded annually. The Honorarium Support program focuses on initiatives with a clear arts and cultural profile intended to contribute to competence development in cultural volunteerism, with honorarium support specifically used to compensate professional cultural practitioners in collaborative projects.

Den kulturelle spaserstokken is a cultural grant program designed to provide professional art and cultural experiences for seniors in Telemark, Norway. The program is an economic support scheme that stimulates collaboration between the cultural sector and the health and care sector. The goal is to ensure art and cultural offerings at various cultural arenas, senior centers, nursing homes, and other venues where elderly people are present in their daily lives. The county administration manages the program and distributes grants to municipalities that carry out the activities. Individual municipalities are responsible for programming content and organizing events. The funding is distributed to municipalities based on the number of elderly people over 67 years old in each municipality, with a minimum allocation of NOK 20,000 per municipality.

Spillemiddeltilskudd til kulturarenaer er et virkemiddel for utvikling av gode kunst- og kulturarenaer i Telemark. Tilskuddet skal bidra til å utvikle gode møteplasser i fylket. Det kan søkes om midler til nybygg og modernisering av eksisterende kulturarenaer. Nybygg og modernisering av eksisterende arealer for visning og formidling av kunst og kultur vil bli prioritert. Ved siden av profesjonelt drevne kulturhus vil det også bli prioritert arenaer som viser profesjonell kunst og kultur for barn og ungdom. Dette er en desentralisert ordning administrert av Telemark fylkeskommune som del av den nasjonale spillemiddelordningen for kulturarenaer.

Spillemidler til bygging og rehabilitering av idrettsanlegg skal bidra til en infrastruktur som gir befolkningen mulighet til både egenorganisert aktivitet og aktivitet i regi av den frivillige medlemsbaserte idretten. Det kan søkes om tilskudd til bygging og rehabilitering av idrettsanlegg som er åpne for allmenn idrettslig virksomhet og som ikke er underlagt kommersielle interesser. Hovedregel er at det kan søkes om tilskudd med inntil 1/3 av anleggets godkjente kostnad opp til et maksimumsbeløp på kr 1 000 000. Nedre grense for godkjent kostnad ved beregning av tilskudd er kr 150 000. Det er et grunnleggende prinsipp at støtte i form av spillemidler ikke skal danne grunnlag for fortjenestebaserte eierformer eller omdannes til fortjeneste for private eiere.

Telemark fylkeskommune tilbyr tilskudd til idrettsarrangementer for å bidra til at det blir arrangert flere nye og store idrettsarrangementer i Telemark. Ordningen skal legge til rette for en aktiv og attraktiv region, der idrettsarrangementer med regional, nasjonal og internasjonal betydning er viktige for å bygge Telemark som idrettsfylke. Midlene som tildeles skal gi arrangørene støtte i planleggingen og gjennomføringen av arrangementene. Fylkeskommunen ønsker å bidra til at det blir arrangert flere idrettsarrangementer i fylket, og dermed styrke regionens posisjon som en aktiv idrettsregion.

Telemark fylkeskommune deler ut årlige toppidrettsstipend til talentfulle utøvere fra fylket. Toppidrettsstipend skal bidra til å bygge Telemark som idrettsfylke samt legge til rette for en aktiv og attraktiv region. Stipendet skal gi unge utøvere inspirasjon og muligheter til videre satsing og personlig utvikling i sin idrett. Det kan søkes stipend til trening, konkurranse og utstyr, og tildelingene bør sees i sammenheng med talentutviklingsprosjekter i Telemark. Telemark fylkeskommune har satt av en årlig økonomisk ramme på 120 000 kroner til toppidrettsstipend. Det deles ut inntil 3 stipend årlig på 40 000 kroner til idretts- og parautøvere. Toppidrettsstipend kan mottas mer enn en gang.

Spillemidler til bygging og rehabilitering av anlegg for idrett, friluftsliv og fysisk aktivitet skal bidra til en infrastruktur som gir befolkningen mulighet til både egenorganisert aktivitet og aktivitet i regi av frivillige. Programmet støtter bygging og rehabilitering av idrettsanlegg, friluftslivsanlegg og nærmiljøanlegg som er åpne for allmenn idrettslig virksomhet eller egenorganisert aktivitet, og som ikke er underlagt kommersielle interesser. Det kan også søkes om tilskudd til kjøp og innredning av eksisterende anlegg og universell utforming av eldre idrettsanlegg. Anleggene deles inn i ordinære anlegg og nærmiljøanlegg med ulike tilskuddssatser.

Spillemidler til bygging og rehabilitering av anlegg for idrett, friluftsliv og fysisk aktivitet skal bidra til en infrastruktur som gir befolkningen mulighet til både egenorganisert aktivitet og aktivitet i regi av frivillige. Støtteordningen er tilgjengelig for kommuner, fylkeskommuner, idrettslag, frivillige organisasjoner og andre sammenslutninger som oppfyller krav til organisasjonsform. Det kan søkes om tilskudd til bygging og rehabilitering av idrettsanlegg, friluftslivsanlegg og nærmiljøanlegg som er åpne for allmenn idrettslig virksomhet eller egenorganisert aktivitet, og som ikke er underlagt kommersielle interesser. Søknad om tilskudd fremmes elektronisk på anleggsregisteret.no, og må sendes via kommunen som har egne søknadsfrister. Det er et grunnleggende prinsipp at støtte i form av spillemidler ikke skal danne grunnlag for fortjenestebaserte eierformer eller omdannes til fortjeneste for private eiere.

Telemark fylkeskommune offers a grant program aimed at promoting inclusion and integration in the workplace in Telemark. The program supports projects that strengthen opportunities for permanent attachment to working life for people with minority backgrounds and others who for various reasons are outside the labor market. The scheme received a budget of 1,540,000 NOK for 2024. Both public organizations, private companies, social entrepreneurs, and voluntary organizations can apply for funding for projects that align with the program's overarching goals. The initiatives must supplement public services. For 2024, funding can be applied for within two priority areas: (1) Inclusion and diversity in working and social life in Telemark, and (2) Mentor and trainee programs for better utilization of immigrants' imported competencies. The program aims to contribute to active participation in society and working life through targeted efforts for inclusion, integration, diversity, and qualification.

Vestfold fylkeskommune deler ut inntil 5 stipend årlig til idretts- og parautøvere. Toppidrettsstipend skal bidra til å bygge Vestfold som idrettsfylke samt legge til rette for en aktiv og attraktiv region. Det skal gi unge utøvere inspirasjon og muligheter til videre satsing og personlig utvikling i sin idrett. Det kan søkes stipend til trening, konkurranse og utstyr. Tildelingene bør sees i sammenheng med talentutviklingsprosjekter i Vestfold. Toppidrettsstipend kan mottas mer enn en gang. Utøveren må være fra Vestfold, representere fortrinnsvis en klubb fra Vestfold, være i aldersgruppen 18-23 år, og kunne dokumentere resultater på høyt nasjonalt/internasjonalt nivå. Søkere må sende inn faktaopplysninger, CV, budsjett, og anbefaling fra relevant idrettsorganisasjon.

Regionalt kulturfond is a state-funded grant program administered by county municipalities in Norway. The fund aims to contribute to good local communities and an open, inclusive, and diverse cultural life. The grant stimulates increased activity and participation in cultural life, strengthens collaboration between professional and volunteer cultural sectors, reinforces local and regional cultural volunteerism, and contributes to increased quality in arts and cultural offerings locally and regionally. The fund supports three main categories: Production (enhancing quality through professional-amateur collaboration), Cooperation (strengthening cultural volunteerism through partnerships), and Culture for All (promoting diversity through recruitment and new cultural expressions). Activities must involve collaboration between professional cultural actors and volunteers, take place in Vestfold, and start in 2026.

Spillemidler kulturarenaer i Vestfold provides grants for cultural buildings and facilities to support diverse cultural activities. The funding aims to ensure suitable premises, buildings, and outdoor arenas that provide space for various cultural activities. Grants can be awarded for cultural centers, multi-purpose facilities, or specialized spaces for arts and culture, including libraries, museum buildings, performing arts facilities, concert halls, or exhibition spaces for visual arts. The funds can be used for new construction, renovation, and modernization of cultural buildings. Grants can also be awarded for the establishment of life-neutral ceremony rooms, but not for regular maintenance or operations.

Tilskuddsordningen skal bidra til at kunst og kultur når flere og nye mennesker, og stimulere kulturprosjekter av høy kunstnerisk kvalitet. Visjonen er et mangfoldig kulturliv som representerer en bredde av uttrykk. Søkere som har fokus på bærekraft og klimakonsekvenser i sine prosjekter, innhold og/eller arbeidsmetoder vil bli høyt prioritert. Det kan søkes innenfor 3 kategorier: Produksjonsstøtte for profesjonelle kunstnere og ensembler som utvikler nye produksjoner i Vestfold; Arrangørstøtte for profesjonelle arrangører med helårsprogram, med prioritet til de som mottar støtte fra Kulturrådet; og Festivalstøtte for festivaler med høyt kunstnerisk nivå som bidrar til kunstnerisk mangfold i regionen. Ordningen støtter ikke produksjon av skjønnlitterære bøker, musikkinnspillinger, spillefilmer, dokumentarfilmer, historiske festivaler eller turnéstøtte.

Vestfold fylkeskommune offers a residency stipend that includes one week of free accommodation at composer Antonio Bibalo's artist residence, which is beautifully situated by the sea in Larvik municipality. The residence is available to all professional artists with connection to Vestfold county. The house has a small workspace on the second floor and a spacious, flexible annex. Different types of artists can work in the house. The property is located at Gon, near Hummerberget, in Larvik municipality, about 10 minutes by car from Larvik city center. The residence is positioned on a hillside with views towards Larviksfjorden and Stavernsøya. The house is owned and operated by the Norwegian Composers' Association and is a gift from Grete Lis Bibalo. It is desirable that the project will eventually be made accessible to the public in Vestfold. Artists who have not previously been awarded residency are encouraged to apply.