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The European Solidarity Corps volunteer program allows young people aged 18-30 to work as volunteers in one of 32 European countries for two to twelve months. Participants can work on projects related to culture, environment, children and youth, sports, integration, or other themes of interest. The program provides comprehensive support including all expenses covered, pocket money, language courses, insurance, seminars, and a dedicated mentor. Volunteers work 30-38 hours per week and receive work experience while learning a new language and culture. All expenses are covered with no requirements for education, experience, or language skills. The program is fully funded through the European Solidarity Corps, with host organizations applying for support on behalf of the volunteers.

Dette er en støtteordning som gir ungdomsorganisasjoner mulighet til å søke om midler for å sende ungdomsarbeidere på studieturer, kurs, jobbhospitering eller andre opplæringsaktiviteter i utlandet. Opplæringen skal gi deltakerne kunnskap og faglig utvikling som de kan ta med seg tilbake til organisasjonen og i videre arbeid med ungdommer. Aktivitetene bygger et nettverk av ungdomsarbeidere, utvikler lokalt ungdomsarbeid og bidrar til å forbedre kvaliteten på europeisk ungdomsarbeid. Prosjektet må inneholde minst en opplæringsaktivitet som kan være studiebesøk, jobshadowing, utveksling, nettverking, kurs, seminarer eller workshops. I tillegg kan søkere få støtte til forberedelsesbesøk og tilleggsaktiviteter for å utvikle og spre resultater. Opplæringen må involvere minst én internasjonal partner fra et Erasmus+ land. Deltakerne må være ansatte eller frivillige som jobber i en organisasjon med lokalt ungdomsarbeid. Det er maks 50 deltakere per aktivitet, og ingen aldersgrense. Aktivitetene må vare mellom 2 og 60 dager, og hele prosjektet må gjennomføres innen 3 måneder til 2 år. 9 av 10 organisasjoner rapporterer bedre metoder i ungdomsarbeid etter å ha deltatt i programmet.

Ungdomsstyrte prosjekter (Youth Participation Activities) er en støtteordning for unge mennesker mellom 13 og 30 år som ønsker å gjøre en forskjell gjennom eget prosjekt. Dette kan være å lage kampanjer, arrangere konferanser, organisere workshops, lage rollespill, sette opp seminarer med politikere eller andre initiativ som engasjerer ungdom i sivilsamfunnet og demokratiske prosesser. Prosjektene kan gjennomføres lokalt eller i samarbeid med ungdommer i andre byer eller land. Prosjektet kan vare fra tre måneder til to år, og inkluderer planlegging, forberedelser, gjennomføring av aktiviteter og evaluering. Støtten gis i euro med maksimalt €60 000, og beregnes ut ifra varighet, antall deltakere og type aktiviteter. Midlene kan dekke prosjektledelse, møter og aktiviteter, reisekostnader (med ekstra støtte til miljøvennlige transportmidler), konferanser og arrangementer, voksenstøtte/veileder, tilrettelegging for inkludering, samt visum og vaksiner. For å ha større sjanse til å få innvilget søknaden bør prosjektet enten gi unge mulighet til å engasjere seg i sivilsamfunnet og demokratisk liv, eller utvikle deltakende strukturer som gir unge mulighet til å påvirke beslutninger som berører dem. Søkere kan være formelle foreninger, organisasjoner eller uformelle grupper og vennegjenger. Dette er den eneste støtteordningen i Erasmus+ ungdom der man ikke trenger en internasjonal partner. Programmet administreres av Erasmus+ ungdom, som er en del av Barne-, ungdoms- og familiedirektoratet (Bufdir) i Norge, finansiert av EU. Søknader sendes gjennom EUs søknadsportal, og man får svar omtrent to måneder etter søknadsfrist.

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).

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 municipalities, city districts in Oslo, and county municipalities in hiring youth navigators (ungdomsloser) to provide close and tailored follow-up to young people aged 10-24 years. The goal is to help youth facing challenges in completing their education by increasing school attendance, improving school performance, and supporting them in finishing their educational pathway. Youth navigators work directly with young people on their own arenas (school, home, and leisure time), help them access necessary support services, collaborate with parents and other important people in the young person's network, and ensure that help provided is holistic and tailored. The grant and co-financing are primarily used to pay the salaries of youth navigators, with a limited portion available for necessary administrative costs and expenses for travel and accommodation related to competency-building measures.

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 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.

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.

Kompetanseløft Trøndersk Landbruk (KTL) offers financial support for competence development activities for farmers and forest owners in Trøndelag region. The program is a 3-year project owned by Nord- and Sør-Trøndelag Bondelag, ALLSKOG, Fylkeskommunen and Fylkesmannen. The goal is to increase the competitiveness of Trøndelag agriculture through increased knowledge and competence. KTL provides grants for four types of competence development activities: experience groups (erfaringsgrupper) - fixed groups of farmers/forest owners meeting regularly to discuss professional topics and learn from each other; peer learning (kollegalæring) - groups administered by organizations where participants learn through discussions and study visits; mentoring arrangements (mentorordning) - formal agreements between farmers for guidance and advice; and professional training (fagopplæring) - organized by local agricultural associations with external speakers and study tours. The support is provided with a 12-month work deadline.

NMSK is a grant program offered by Lillestrøm municipality in Norway to support forestry operations. The purpose of the grant is to stimulate increased value creation in the forestry sector, while environmental values related to biological diversity, landscape, outdoor recreation and cultural heritage are to be preserved and further developed. The program is governed by a strategy for the period 2026-2030 that guides which activities and projects are prioritized for funding. This municipal grant program aims to balance economic development in forestry with environmental stewardship and preservation of natural and cultural resources in the region.

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.

Regionalt miljøprogram (RMP) is a county-based grant program providing subsidies for implementing environmental measures in agriculture. The program aims to target and stimulate increased environmental efforts in agriculture. All agricultural enterprises can apply for funding to implement environmental measures on their own farms or leased land. The environmental measures are divided into main categories including pollution measures, cultural landscape measures, biological diversity, cultural heritage, air emissions, and reduced use of pesticides. Applications are submitted electronically through Altinn, with a direct connection to a map solution where applicants can enter all their measures. The program is administered by Lillestrøm municipality in cooperation with the agricultural department of the County Governor (Statsforvalteren) in Oslo, Akershus, Buskerud and Østfold. A complete overview of RMP, including application forms, regulations, and rates can be found at the County Governor's office.

This grant supports the purchase or operation of drone equipment for finding and rescuing roe deer calves before mowing in Lillestrøm municipality. The program aims to protect wildlife during agricultural operations by providing financial assistance for drone technology and operations specifically designed to locate roe deer calves hiding in fields before harvest. The grant can cover up to 50% of costs for drone equipment adapted for searching for roe deer calves, and up to NOK 50,000 for drone operations in the mowing project. In cases of many applications and limited funds, the best projects will be prioritized. Applicants must describe the organization of the drone search, including drone pilots and support staff, planned scope (area and number of days), geographic coverage within Lillestrøm municipality, and how adequate response time and capacity is ensured when grass producers make requests.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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 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.

This grant supports development and maintenance projects in state-secured outdoor recreation areas and areas protected under the Marka Act in Norway. The goal is to promote outdoor recreation activities through environmentally friendly facilitation and management, making these areas easily accessible and attractive for public outdoor recreation. Eligible projects include development of information boards, access roads, parking areas, trails, fishing spots, accessibility improvements for persons with reduced mobility, beaches, docks, toilets, waste facilities, planting and maintenance, and cultural heritage communication. Only local management authorities - municipalities and regional outdoor recreation councils - can apply. A mandatory requirement is that applicants have an approved management plan for the outdoor recreation area. The scheme prioritizes areas in or near cities and densely populated areas, heavily used or potentially heavily used areas, areas with limited accessible shoreline under significant pressure, and areas connected to inland waterways. Projects with co-financing or volunteer work contributions receive priority. The application deadline is December 1st annually.

RK-midlene (Rekruttering og kompetanseheving) er tilskuddsmidler satt av gjennom jordbruksoppgjøret over Landbrukets utviklingsfond. Det overordnede målet for tilskuddsordningen er å bidra til rekruttering og kompetanseheving av næringsutøvere som kan ivareta og styrke verdiskapingen i landbruket regionalt. Målgruppen for midlene er etablerte og potensielle næringsutøvere i landbrukssektoren i Telemark fylke. Tilskuddet kan gis til tiltak som bidrar til rekruttering og kompetanseheving hos næringsutøvere innenfor rammer fastsatt i jordbruksoppgjøret og statsbudsjettet. Prioriterte områder for ordningen inkluderer støtte til etterutdanning i landbruket, og tiltak som retter seg mot rekruttering, likestilling og omdømmebygging. Særlig prioriteres tiltak som bidrar til å styrke rekruttering til landbruksutdanning og etterutdanning for næringsutøvere. Det kan gis inntil 50% tilskudd av godkjent kostnadsoverslag, og i særlig begrunnede tilfeller kan det gis inntil 75% tilskudd. Søkere må være kommuner, organisasjoner, forsknings- og utviklingsinstitusjoner eller naturbruksskoler registrert i Enhetsregisteret. Tilskuddsrammen for 2024 er 518 000 kroner. Kostnader til kursdeltageres reise og opphold kan ikke inkluderes i kostnadsoverslaget. Søknaden må begrunnes med hvilke prioriteringer i handlingsprogrammet for 2024 til Regionalt næringsprogram (RNP) tiltaket bidrar til.

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.

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.

The world’s oceans are facing unprecedented threats from overfishing, pollution, and climate change, putting marine fish populations at risk. This grant supports innovative, community-driven projects that aim to protect and restore fish habitats, promote sustainable fishing practices, and raise public awareness about marine conservation. We seek proposals that combine scientific research, local engagement, and scalable solutions to ensure healthy fish populations for future generations. Priority will be given to initiatives that demonstrate measurable impact, collaboration with local stakeholders, and a commitment to long-term ecological balance.

Aperture Science is offering funding for researchers pushing the boundaries of interdimensional transport technology. We seek proposals addressing quantum tunneling at macroscopic scales, stable wormhole generation, and momentum conservation in non-Euclidean transit systems. "Now you're thinking with portals!" — This grant supports exactly that kind of thinking. Previous recipients have achieved breakthroughs in spatial displacement, though companion cube preservation rates remain a challenge.

The Stipend for Children without Glasses (SCWG) is a charitable foundation established in 2012 dedicated to supporting youth who have maintained natural visual acuity throughout their developmental years. Founded by optometrist Dr. Helena Brightwell, the organization awards annual grants of $500–$2,000 to children ages 8–17 who demonstrate both exceptional uncorrected vision and academic achievement. The foundation's somewhat tongue-in-cheek mission arose from Dr. Brightwell's observation that while numerous programs exist to provide corrective eyewear to those in need, no recognition existed for children whose genetic fortune and eye-care habits preserved their natural sight. Recipients must submit proof of 20/20 vision or better from a licensed eye care professional, along with a short essay on eye health awareness. The SCWG distributes approximately $150,000 annually across 200 grants and has funded vision health education programs in over 40 schools nationwide.