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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.

This grant program supports development and collaboration projects in child welfare services in Norway. The program funds time-limited initiatives and measures with high probability of achieving goals, supporting the development of new approaches and improved dialogue between different services and actors in the child welfare field. Projects can receive funding for up to three years. Priority is given to projects focused on user participation (especially children with child welfare experience), dialogue between child welfare services and minority populations (including indigenous and national minorities), and facilitating involvement of vulnerable children's relatives and networks. The goal is to develop the child welfare field through prevention of problem development and ensuring that vulnerable children and youth receive better help for life management and development in safe environments.

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.

This grant program promotes equality for people with disabilities in society by increasing awareness and respect for human rights and combating stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The program provides funding for education, competence raising, awareness building, attitude-shaping work, and knowledge development. Organizations, religious and philosophical communities, counties, municipalities, and city districts in Oslo can apply for grants for projects lasting up to 3 years. The program prioritizes initiatives that advance equality rather than individual assistance, equipment purchases, or building projects. Applicants must be registered in the Volunteer Register, have their own organization number, have existed for at least 2 years, and have written ethical guidelines and procedures that safeguard the rights and safety of children, young people, and vulnerable groups.

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 grant supports special projects and activities for children and youth (ages 0-24) at risk of social exclusion that do not fit into other predefined activity categories within the inclusion program. The funding is intended for innovative or unique leisure-time activities that contribute to inclusion goals but are of a different character than standard activity types. Activities must take place during free time (afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays) and be organized as group offerings. The program emphasizes high-quality applications due to its open-ended nature and fewer predefined criteria. Eligible applicants include public institutions, voluntary organizations, and private actors, with the requirement that participating municipalities must be enrolled in the broader inclusion scheme. The funding aims to prevent children and young people from experiencing social exclusion due to risk factors such as growing up in low-income families, lacking social networks, limited school/work connections, or minimal participation in leisure activities.

This grant supports municipalities in Norway to coordinate, facilitate, and organize collaboration internally within the municipality and between the municipality and other actors. The goal is to increase participation of children and young people (ages 0-24) at risk of social exclusion in leisure activities. Coordination work must occur at the systems level. Municipalities can establish or further develop collaborative structures, create action plans for increased participation in leisure activities, develop overviews of leisure activities, create routines for collaboration, and work toward good information exchange among all who work with the target group. The coordination work should be based on existing conditions related to children and young people's participation in leisure activities in the municipality, including identifying barriers to participation and existing support measures. Youth participation should be facilitated through methods such as youth conferences or inclusion of student/youth councils in coordination work.

This grant program supports the testing of working models aimed at increasing participation in leisure activities for children and youth aged 0-24 who are at risk of social exclusion. The program requires collaboration between at least two sectors (public, private, or voluntary) to trial new approaches that remove barriers to participation. Projects may test new forms of cooperation, recruitment methods, or adaptations to activities to make them more accessible and attractive to the target group. The grant is designed to increase both participation in leisure activities and cooperation between relevant actors working with children and youth at risk of exclusion. Applications can be submitted by public institutions, voluntary organizations, and private actors for projects lasting up to three years.

This grant supports the establishment, development, and operation of youth clubs, community centers, or similar open meeting places for young people aged 10-24 years. The funding is designed to create social arenas where children and youth, regardless of background, can meet regularly and participate on equal terms. An open meeting place should be a low-threshold offering of an open character, where participants do not need to register in advance and can 'drop by'. The venue may include activity offerings such as cooking, homework help, various group activities, excursions, workshops, and cultural events. There must be adults present who ensure safe and good frameworks for the meeting place and the activities offered there. The program targets children and youth at risk of social exclusion, including those growing up in low-income families, lacking social networks, lacking connection to school or work, or lacking participation in leisure activities.

This grant supports activity guides who work to help children and youth who are on the outside, participate in leisure activities. An activity guide functions as a mediator of information and support, helping to lower the threshold for participating in leisure activities. The guide can be contacted via an interest form on the internet or through contact persons in the municipality, a voluntary organization, or club/association. After a child/youth/family has expressed interest, the activity guide contacts the family to find a suitable leisure activity for the child/youth in the local community. The activity guide clarifies practical questions such as payment or need for equipment, follows the child to the leisure activity, and arranges further follow-up. The target group is children and youth aged 0-24 years who are at risk of social exclusion for various reasons, including growing up in low-income families, lacking social networks, lacking connection to school/work, or lacking participation in leisure activities.

This grant program provides funding for culture and activity card schemes that give free or discounted access to individual activities and experiences for children and youth. The card can be designed either physically or digitally, as a card, app, website or something else suitable for the target group. The program aims to give children and youth in families with low income the opportunity to participate in activities they otherwise would not be able to afford. Eligible activities include swimming pools, cinemas, museums, theaters, trampoline parks, concerts, sports events, amusement parks, climbing parks, courses, go-karting, bowling and similar experiences. The scheme is part of a broader effort to include children and youth who are at risk of social exclusion.

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 program supports part-time jobs, summer jobs, job preparatory activities, guidance and courses for children and youth ages 0-24 who are at risk of social exclusion. The program aims to provide work experience through jobs arranged through municipalities or organized as work placements in businesses. Activities must take place during leisure time (afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays) and include follow-up of both youth and employers. The grant can support offers of two-week summer jobs, weekly part-time jobs throughout the year, or job-preparatory activities such as job search courses, mentorship programs, and courses related to conflict management and social coping. Activities may also include volunteer work opportunities that help the target group enter the workforce, including practical work experience, CV and job application skills, and interview practice.

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.

This grant supports cultural, recreational, and holiday activities organized as group offerings for children and young people aged 0-24 who are at risk of social exclusion. Eligible activities include summer camps, overnight trips, after-school activities, theater groups, homework help, and similar programs. Activities must be organized as group offerings that take place during leisure time (afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays) and should create safety, community, belonging, and mastery. The program requires participating municipalities to have a coordination function that oversees voluntary and public work directed at the target group. Funding is provided for periods up to three years with a minimum grant amount of 50,000 NOK per year.

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.

Startlån and grants from Lillestrøm municipality help individuals with long-term difficulties obtaining loans from regular banks to purchase or adapt their own housing. The program prioritizes disabled persons, people with reduced functional capacity, elderly individuals, and families with children to buy modest and suitable housing. The funding can be used to buy new or used housing, refinance loans with collateral in own housing if there is risk of losing the home through forced sale, take over housing, or adapt/improve housing for reduced functional capacity. Establishment grants are economically means-tested and given as an interest-free and installment-free loan to permanently disadvantaged individuals to help them acquire modest and good housing. Grants for investigation and project planning are available to all with reduced functional capacity who need to adapt their housing to be able to continue living there over time. The size of the grant is determined after a comprehensive assessment of economy, needs, and opportunities for support from other public support schemes.

This grant supports farmers and agricultural operators in covering costs for replacement workers when they cannot participate in farm operations due to illness, pregnancy, childbirth, or caring for sick children. The subsidy aims to help agricultural enterprises maintain operations during periods when the farmer is unable to work. The grant is available to those with business income from farms, horticulture, livestock production, or year-round greenhouse production. For plant production or honey production, the grant is available during the growing season from April 15 to October 1.

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 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.

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.

This grant program from Asker Kommune aims to facilitate participation in summer vacation activities for children and youth in Asker, Norway. The primary goal is to ensure that children and young people who are at risk of being excluded can participate through free spots or adapted offerings. The program also seeks to ensure geographic distribution of activities throughout Asker municipality. Organizations receiving grants must offer free spots or free activities for all participants, and activities must be inclusive with universal design considerations. Free spots are distributed in collaboration with Asker Kommune's Feriekontoret (Holiday Office) to children with special needs. The grant amount varies based on annual budget and number of applicants, with typical awards being NOK 15,000 per week in 2025, though reduced amounts are expected for 2026 due to municipal restructuring.

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.