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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.

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.

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.

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 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).

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.

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.