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Trøndelag fylkeskommune tilbyr støtte til rekruttering og kompetanseheving innen landbrukssektoren. Det overordnede målet med ordningen er å bidra til rekruttering og kompetansehevning av næringsutøvere som kan ivareta og styrke verdiskapingen i landbruket regionalt. Ordningen prioriterer tiltak som bidrar til å styrke rekrutteringen til landbruks- og gartnerutdanningen og til høyere utdanning i landbruksfag. I tillegg gis det tilskudd til kompetansehevende tiltak og støtte til etter- og videreutdanning for næringsutøvere i landbruket. Midlene lyses ut med to søknadsfrister årlig, 15. februar og 15. september, under forutsetning om fortsatt disponible midler.

Regional bransjeutvikling skal bidra til å realisere målene i Balansekunst, kulturstrategien for Trøndelag, og Trøndelagsplanens mål for kunst- og kulturfeltet. Ordningen skal utvikle og styrke regionale bransjestrukturer for kulturell og kreativ næring i Trøndelag. Tilskuddsordningen prioriterer søknader som styrker kunnskapen om kultur som næring, gir tjenesteutvikling og kompetanseheving innen nærings-, markeds- og forretningsutvikling, kommer flere aktører i regionen til gode, og støtter opp under fylkeskommunens mål og prioriteringer for feltet. Tilskuddet kan gå til regionale kompetansesentre, organisasjoner, nettverk, institusjoner og andre bransjebyggende aktører med regionalt nedslagsfelt innen kulturell og kreativ næring, inkludert visuell kunst, musikk, scenekunst, litteratur, kulturvern, arkitektur, design, mote, film og spill. VIKTIG: Ordningen legges ned fra og med 2026.

Rådet for likestilling av mennesker med nedsatt funksjonsevne i Trøndelag disponerer årlig tilskuddsmidler til funksjonshemmedes organisasjoners fylkeslag i fylket. Tilskuddet skal gå til drift av fylkeslagene og støtte deres administrative funksjoner. Organisasjonene må bygge på individuelt medlemskap, være demokratisk oppbygd, være representativ for gruppen de organiserer, og være aktiv over hele Trøndelag. Tilskuddet fordeles med 40% til sekretariatsamarbeidet til paraplyorganisasjonene SAFO og FFO, mens de resterende 60% fordeles mellom berettigede organisasjoner basert på en kombinasjon av grunntilskudd, medlemstilskudd og skjønnsmessig ekstratilskudd. Organisasjonene må aktivt bistå fylkeskommunen i forbindelse med høringer og planer.

The Activity Grant for Culture and Increased Social Participation is provided by Trøndelag County Municipality to voluntary organizations with county/regional branches whose purpose is to work for equality and inclusion of people with disabilities, the elderly, immigrants/refugees, and vulnerable groups. The funds are intended to help ensure that children and young people have equal participation in society as their peers, reduce social inequality, and provide access to culture for vulnerable groups. The grant supports activities that highlight the life situation of people with disabilities, increase social participation, increase social contact, or raise competence. It also supports cultural initiatives in organizations that contribute to reducing social inequality and provide access to culture for vulnerable groups. Applications for grants for social and physical activities will be prioritized. The grant is administered by the Council for Equality of People with Disabilities.

Den kulturelle spaserstokken (DKSS) is a regional grant program administered by Trøndelag County that provides funding to municipalities to give elderly citizens better access to art and culture. The program was established as a national grant scheme in 2007, jointly funded by the Ministry of Health and Care Services and the Ministry of Culture, with the goal of facilitating increased collaboration between the culture and care sectors. From 2015, the funds were transferred to the county councils, which were given the task of financing and administering the program. For 2026, NOK 3.145 million has been allocated to the scheme. Funds are distributed to municipalities based on the number of residents over 67 years of age, with a guaranteed minimum amount. The funding is intended for professional art and cultural dissemination within all genres that provide elderly people with adapted cultural offerings in arenas where they are in daily life. The offerings should preferably be in collaboration with art and cultural institutions, artists, and other cultural actors at the local or regional level. The program is organized and operated practically by the municipalities, while the county council is responsible for receiving applications and reports from the municipalities. The program does not provide grants for catering, investments, equipment, administrative measures, planning measures, or skills development. Only municipalities in Trøndelag are eligible to apply, and municipalities receiving funds are obligated to provide an offering within Den kulturelle spaserstokken and submit a report on the activities.

Tilgjengelighetsprisen is an annual prize awarded by Trøndelag County Municipality in Norway that honors efforts to improve living conditions for people with reduced functional capacity in Trøndelag. The prize recognizes exceptional work in promoting universal design and accessibility in society. The prize can be awarded to an individual, organization, company, or municipality that has made special efforts to promote universal design or otherwise worked beyond the ordinary to improve accessibility for all in their local community. Universal design is about understanding and knowledge of good accessibility, and contributes to shaping a society that simplifies life for people with different abilities and of all ages. The prize consists of a diploma, graphic print or similar, and a monetary amount of NOK 10,000.

Trøndelag fylkeskommunes frivillighetspris (Voluntary Work Prize) is awarded to recognize and celebrate voluntary work in Trøndelag county. The prize aims to motivate, highlight and value voluntary efforts in the region. The award can be given to an enterprising person, local organization or group in Trøndelag who has distinguished themselves through voluntary work, commitment and initiative for the benefit of individuals and society. The prize highlights the intrinsic and societal value of voluntary work by showcasing excellent examples of results from voluntary efforts. The award can be granted based on a person's, local organization's or group's voluntary work over a long period or in a time-limited project. The prize is 25,000 Norwegian kroner.

Trøndelag fylkeskommune offers a stipend for young artists between 20 and 35 years old. The stipend aims to give young people in the art and culture field the opportunity to further develop within their field. Applicants must have artistic activity as their main occupation and have published or presented art in a public context previously. The stipend can be used for personal development/immersion projects, study trips, residency stays, participation in international workshops/masterclasses, or other relevant activities. In 2026, the program prioritizes applicants from the music field. In 2027, priority will be given to applicants within visual arts, and in 2028, applicants from dance, stage, and other art fields will be prioritized. Four stipends of 60,000 kroner each will be awarded in 2026.

Trøndelag fylkeskommune har forvaltningsansvar for samisk språk og gir tilskudd til språk- og kulturfremmende prosjekter. Sametinget gir årlig tilskudd til kommuner og fylkeskommuner med forvaltningsansvar. Fylkeskommunens mål med disse prosjektene er at befolkningen skal ha mulighet til å lære seg samisk og fremme språket, med vekt på å stimulere til arenautvikling for samisk språk og kultur. Fylkeskommunen skal bidra til tiltak som utvikler og styrker samisk språk innen fylkeskommunens ansvarsområder. I perioden 2023-2026 blir språkutvikling og synliggjøring prioritert, og det er satt av 700 000 kroner til samiske tiltak i 2026. Ungdom og bysamisk blir prioritert i tildelingen.

Tilskudd til investeringer i kultursektoren skal bidra til å gi alle innbyggerne i Trøndelag gode kulturtilbud. Grants are provided for investments in the cultural sector to ensure that all residents of Trøndelag have access to quality cultural services. The funding must be used for new facilities/buildings or to rehabilitate/develop existing facilities/buildings. The funds cannot be used for operations and maintenance. Priority is given to development projects that cannot be financed using gaming funds (spillemidler).

Trøndelag fylkeskommune administers a portion of surplus from Norsk Tipping – gaming funds – which are allocated to cultural buildings. The funds aim to contribute to suitable facilities and buildings that provide space for various cultural activities. Applicants can seek gaming funds for new construction, renovation and modernization of cultural buildings and specialized buildings. Municipalities can also apply for support to establish non-denominational ceremony rooms. Planning of new buildings must be done together with relevant users of the building. Cultural buildings must also be quality-assured with regard to functionality and cultural professional requirements such as acoustics, stage, sound and lighting, which must be documented in the application. To apply for gaming funds, the cost of the building must be at least 1 million kroner.

Trøndelag fylkeskommune offers funding for pre-project development related to the National Jubilee 2030. The goal is to initiate collaborative projects that align with the jubilee platform and framework established by Nasjonaljubileet 2030. Leading up to the National Jubilee 2030, all of Norway is invited to a conversation about what Norway has been, what Norway is, and what the future of Norway can and should be. Trøndelag fylkeskommune coordinates this work in the Trøndelag region. The grant supports pre-projects that involve multiple actors across municipal boundaries. Funding can cover up to 50% of the project's financing, with a maximum of 100,000 Norwegian kroner per region. The remaining contribution from regions/municipalities can consist of financial support and/or in-kind contributions. It is assumed that the pre-project will be coordinated by regional councils or other municipal cooperation in the county. Applicants are encouraged to consider projects where children and young people can be involved or contribute.

From January 1, 2023, grant schemes for children's and youth organizations and operational/activity grants for cultural organizations were merged into the 'Grants for Regional Cultural and Voluntary Organizations' scheme. The guidelines for this scheme were revised in December 2025 to adapt the program for more target groups within the cultural and voluntary sector, with clearer specification of the target audience. The purpose of this operational and activity grant scheme is to stimulate the operation, activities, and development of regional cultural and voluntary organizations in Trøndelag, and to contribute to a broad and diverse voluntary sector in the county. Grants can be given to democratically structured cultural and voluntary organizations including: county and regional chapters with members and activities in larger parts of the county; umbrella organizations, networks, and circles for county and regional chapters; and county divisions of professional artists' trade and interest organizations. Multi-year support can be given to umbrella organizations that have or have been delegated a national mandate.

Festivaltilskudd is a grant program designed to facilitate high-quality arts and cultural offerings that reach a broad audience in Trøndelag, Norway, and contribute to the diversity of cultural festivals in the region and breadth of cultural expressions. The funding scheme aims to promote festivals as cultural meeting places and strengthen festivals as professional arenas for dissemination. Festivals receiving support must provide regional value through their function or geographic reach and scope of activity. The grant supports annual or recurring events held over two or more days within main themes including performing arts, music, literature, visual arts, cultural heritage, and film. It also supports festivals that promote cultural diversity and inclusion. The program offers flexibility and predictability by allowing applications for multi-year support of up to three years and for additional activities that contribute to regional industry development. Priority is given to festivals under development or in the startup phase through development grants.

Regionalt kulturfond Trøndelag skal bidra til gode lokalsamfunn og et åpent, inkluderende og mangfoldig kulturliv i hele Trøndelag. Tilskuddsmidlene skal stimulere til økt aktivitet og deltakelse i kulturlivet, styrke samspill mellom profesjonelt og frivillig kulturliv, forsterke lokal og regional kulturfrivillighet og bidra til økt kvalitet på kunst- og kulturtilbudet lokalt og regionalt. The fund supports cultural projects in Trøndelag region with grants for activities lasting up to three years. Projects can be funded in areas such as performing arts, music, literature, visual arts, cultural heritage, and historical monuments. The funding prioritizes artistic quality, collaboration across cultural expressions and geography, regional significance, and initiatives that promote diversity and inclusion.

Regionale kulturprosjekt skal bidra til å realisere Balansekunst, kulturstrategien for Trøndelag, og Trøndelagsplanens mål for kunst- og kulturfeltet. Tilskuddsordningen støtter prosjekter som gir varige endringer for kunst- og kulturfeltet i Trøndelag innenfor prioriterte satsingsområder. Prosjektene skal realiseres i partnerskap, gjerne i samarbeid mellom offentlige eller private organisasjoner eller institusjoner og private aktører, og ha direkte relevans til fylkeskommunens satsinger. Prosjektene må resultere i noe kvalitativt nytt, i samarbeidsform eller resultat- og effektmål. Tilskuddet gis for ett år, men prosjektet kan vare inntil tre år. Alle søkere må kontakte fylkeskommunen senest en måned før søknadsfrist for å kvalitetssikre prosjektets innhold, partnerskap og budsjett.

Trøndelag County Council provides operational grants and partnership agreements to support long-term and strategic development of culture and public health sectors at the regional level. Operating grants support organizations' ability to fulfill their societal mission. In cases where there are overlapping goals between the county council and organizations in the culture and public health areas, a partnership agreement can be established. Partnership agreements may involve financial instruments from the county council, but also other forms of support. Organizations must first obtain pre-approval to qualify for operational grants. This pre-approval confirms whether the applicant's activities align with regional interests and fall within the county council's areas of responsibility in culture and public health. Organizations must demonstrate regional value through either geographic criteria (serving multiple municipalities or having participants from multiple municipalities) or functional criteria (creating value through mission, size, professional weight, quality, and distinctiveness). Organizations that are pre-approved can apply for operational grants with up to four-year commitments, renewable upon reapplication. The program includes three forms of support: operational grants (annual funding with possibility of up to four-year commitments), partnership agreements (with shared defined goals, following regional planning periods), or a combination of both. Organizations must have been in full operation for at least one calendar year with annual reports and financial statements before grants can be awarded.

This grant program supports large sports events at the national level, as well as events for people with disabilities and events specifically aimed at inclusion at the regional level. The funding scheme is managed by Trøndelag County Council (Trøndelag fylkeskommune) and aims to support sports events that have national or international status, such as national championships and Norwegian cup competitions. Priority is given to youth events, and events for people with disabilities or those specifically focused on inclusion can receive support even at the regional level. The grant supports sports clubs, voluntary organizations, and municipalities organizing these events. Applications must demonstrate community support through municipal backing and meet specific criteria regarding the scale and nature of the event.

Tilskuddsordningen har som formål å støtte regionale idretts- og friluftsprosjekter som stimulerer til nytenking, samarbeid og for å gi «starthjelp» til regionalt viktige og innovative prosjekter. Dette støtteordningen er rettet mot aktører som bidrar til å utvikle idretts- og friluftlivsprosjekter av regional betydning i Trøndelag fylke. Støtten gis til prosjekter av regional betydning, interkommunale prosesser, prosjekter rettet mot inkludering og tilrettelagt for mennesker med nedsatt funksjonsevne med fokus på universell utforming, prosjekter rettet mot barn og unge, og prosjekter med lav terskel for deltakelse i fysisk aktivitet, for eksempel friluftslivsrelaterte prosjekter. Ordningen har løpende søknadsfrist og kan gi maksimalt 100 000 NOK per prosjekt.

This grant program from Trøndelag County Council supports major international sports championships and events held in the Trøndelag region. The goal is to support events that create synergies and positive effects for sports, tourism industry, other businesses, and municipalities. The county also contributes with expertise from their network. Organizations applying must be structured so that any surplus cannot be distributed as dividends to private owners, with the exception being if the organization is dissolved and surplus goes to activities for children and youth. The grant requires events to have sports activity as main content and stimulate positive effects among children and young people.

Trøndelag fylkeskommune deler hvert år ut stipend til unge idrettsutøvere, trenere og tillitsvalgte i alderen 16-23 år. Idrettsstipendet skal bidra til å gi yngre idrettsutøvere, trenere og tillitsvalgte innen idretten, inspirasjon og muligheter til videre satsing og personlig utvikling i sin idrett. Stipendet er personlig og søkere skal vise til resultater oppnådd innen idretten samt ambisjoner for videre satsing. Stipendet kan brukes til trenerhjelp, deltagelse på trening/treningssamlinger/konkurranser, og personlig utstyr til trening og konkurranser. Stipendet kan ikke brukes til å betale for studier der det kan søkes Statens Lånekasse.

Spillemidler are grants funded by surplus from Norwegian gaming operations managed by Norsk Tipping, distributed by the Ministry of Culture for public benefit purposes. A significant portion supports sports facilities. This funding opportunity provides grants for building and rehabilitating sports facilities, outdoor recreation facilities, and local community facilities that are open for general sports activities or self-organized activities and are not subject to commercial interests. The program is administered by Trøndelag County Municipality and prioritizes open and flexible facilities for all children and youth at the lowest possible cost. Applicants must submit applications electronically through anleggsregisteret.no, and all regular facilities applying for gaming funds must be mentioned in a municipal plan dealing with sports and physical activity. Trøndelag County Municipality has adopted new goals and guidelines for prioritizing applications, emphasizing more activity for the money invested.

This grant program provides funding for fire protection measures in dense wooden house areas of cultural-historical value in Trøndelag, Norway. The program contributes to the national goal that fires with loss of irreplaceable national cultural values should not occur. For dense wooden house areas, the goal is that all areas should have a fire safety plan and that all measures in the plan should be implemented. The main responsibility for fire safety is a municipal responsibility, both administratively and economically. Funding is distributed by application for measures within the following main categories: fire detection, preventing fire spread, simple fire suppression, and developing fire safety plans. Building and facility owners within dense wooden house areas with cultural-historical value can receive grants, as can municipalities with such areas. The program prioritizes applications based on the cultural-historical value of the areas, accessibility for fire services, risk of fire spread, effectiveness of proposed measures, and whether new methods with transferability to other areas are being tested. The grant program is administered by Trøndelag County Municipality with funding allocation from the Norwegian Directorate for Cultural Heritage (Riksantikvaren). Applications must be submitted by November 1st each year, and award letters are sent out during the spring following the review process.

This grant program provides funding for the restoration and maintenance of protected buildings in private ownership dating from before 1537 in Trøndelag, Norway. These buildings are among the world's oldest wooden structures and are automatically protected. The program places particular emphasis on preserving and using original materials from these medieval buildings, maintaining traditional building craftsmanship, and ensuring that restoration work develops artisan competence. Private owners of protected buildings from before 1537 can receive funding, and in special cases, other owners may also be eligible. The grant supports restoration and major maintenance work that contributes to maintaining normal maintenance levels while preserving the historical source value of buildings, as well as initiatives contributing to documentation, knowledge development, and research on medieval buildings. Applications are submitted digitally through the national heritage portal.

Trøndelag fylkeskommune offers grants to owners and managers of medieval ruins for various conservation and preservation activities. The funding supports conservation, documentation, maintenance/monitoring, dissemination, and competence development related to medieval ruins. The program prioritizes ongoing conservation projects and projects that maintain expertise in conservation and care of masonry. Preservation and conservation of medieval ruins are often long-term and demanding projects, and the management therefore prioritizes providing grants to conservation projects that have already been initiated. It is also necessary to maintain competence in conservation and maintenance of masonry, and in the distribution, the management will facilitate projects that ensure this competence.

This grant program supports preservation and maintenance of UNESCO World Heritage sites in Trøndelag, specifically Røros Bergstad and Circumferensen. The program aims to fulfill Norway's obligations under UNESCO's World Heritage Convention from 1972 and ensure that World Heritage areas develop as beacons of best practice in natural and cultural heritage management. Funding is provided for security measures, restoration, maintenance, monitoring, and other necessary measures for cultural monuments, cultural environments, and landscapes in World Heritage areas. The program prioritizes projects that preserve universal values defined in the inscription document, promote traditional craftsmanship skills, support sustainable tourism and business activities, stimulate local engagement, advance research and new knowledge, and address risk management including fire safety and preparedness against climate and environmental impacts.

This grant program supports the preservation of protected and conserved vessels (freda og verna fartøy) that represent Norway's maritime cultural heritage. The program provides funding for securing, restoration, and maintenance of historic vessels that represent various aspects of Norwegian maritime history including fishing, cargo and passenger transport, recreation, infrastructure, research, foreign trade, and commerce. The grant scheme aims to preserve cultural monuments that tell the story of Norway's development as a maritime nation. The program helps secure vessels against loss, restore them, and contribute to keeping them operational. Trøndelag County Council distributes these funds regionally to support the preservation of maritime cultural history for future generations.

Trøndelag fylkeskommune offers grants to preserve technical and industrial heritage sites. The program supports owners of technical and industrial cultural heritage sites with funding for preservation, maintenance, and documentation activities. Technical and industrial cultural heritage includes traces of industrial culture with historical, technological, social, architectural or scientific value, encompassing buildings, production lines with machinery, transportation infrastructure, and associated social structures like housing, religious buildings, schools, and recreational areas. The grant aims to preserve essential parts of the county's technical and industrial history as a foundation for research, communication, experiences, and potential new uses.

This grant program supports private owners and managers of protected buildings, facilities, cultural environments and landscapes in Trøndelag county. The funding is intended for major maintenance work and restoration of protected buildings and facilities. The program prioritizes cultural heritage sites that involve particularly burdensome maintenance and restoration tasks for owners, and buildings where significant cultural heritage values are at risk of being lost. Cultural heritage sites that are accessible to the public for experience and communication are also prioritized. The grants cover additional costs, in whole or in part, in connection with antiquarian securing, restoration, maintenance and management of cultural heritage and cultural environments. Supported activities include restoration work using original craft methods and traditional materials, large-scale maintenance work, repairs to roofs and foundations, repairs to rot damage, and to a lesser extent, project planning and training in restoration crafts according to antiquarian principles.

The Trøndelag County Municipality offers grants for activities related to the Trondheim Postal Road (Den trondhjemske postvei). This funding opportunity is part of the National Postal Road Project, which aims to bring attention and use to this important cultural heritage route. The project is a collaboration between Møre og Romsdal, Trøndelag, and Vestland county municipalities and the Norwegian Public Roads Administration, supported by the Directorate for Cultural Heritage's value creation program. The grant supports three main types of activities: value creation activities (events, small-scale business development, local food and tourism), maintenance and conservation work (securing, restoring, and preserving the postal road as a cultural monument), and signage along stretches of the postal road. The project emphasizes co-creation with local communities, encouraging them to develop their postal road sections according to local needs and development strategies. The goal is to revitalize the postal road as a national cultural monument while providing value to the local communities along the route.