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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.

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 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 is a Norwegian government funding program administered by Bufdir (The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs) that provides operational grants to centers against incest and sexual abuse, and resource centers against rape. The purpose of the program is to provide victims of incest, sexual abuse and rape, as well as relatives of affected children and adults, with high-quality and accessible help and support by ensuring the operation of centers throughout Norway. The grant supports the operational costs of approved centers, with host municipalities eligible to apply on behalf of their centers. The framework for increases in state grants is set at 3.7 percent, though applications may request higher increases if there are strong justifications.

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).

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 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 grant program from the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) supports continuing education for child welfare professionals. The funding is designed to help employers in municipal, private, and state child welfare services free up time for their employees to pursue competence development through master's degrees and other relevant continuing education programs. Employers can apply for grants covering education starting in fall 2026 or spring 2027. The grant covers up to 110,000 NOK per 30 study credits, meaning a 60-credit program could receive up to 220,000 NOK. The program underwent significant changes in 2026 to simplify the application process, including anonymous applications and single payments for multi-year programs. Employers must submit one joint application for all employees, and the funding is distributed in a single payment even for programs spanning multiple years. Additional support for travel and accommodation costs may be available based on documented need or distance to relevant education providers.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.