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Bergen Kommune offers municipal grants to private kindergartens (barnehager) for establishment or expansion of facilities. This funding program supports the development of private kindergarten infrastructure in Bergen. Applicants must obtain approval from the municipality before establishing or expanding a kindergarten to qualify for public financing. The municipality prioritizes applications based on the need for kindergarten places in different districts. Approval requires that the property is suitable and zoned for kindergarten purposes, the applicant has property rights to the land, and can present a financing plan. The grant is provided for a specific area and from a specific date. After receiving grant approval, applicants must also apply for formal approval of the kindergarten under the Kindergarten Act § 14. Recipients must provide quarterly written updates on progress or notify of significant changes to the timeline.