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Utvikling is one of the largest funding programs from Stiftelsen Dam (The Dam Foundation). The program supports time-limited health projects and initiatives targeting populations in Norway that promote living conditions, physical and mental health, coping, quality of life, or social participation. Applications are accepted through a two-stage process: first a brief concept application (skissesøknad), followed by invitations to the highest-ranked applicants to submit expanded applications. The program is transitioning to rolling applications starting October 1, 2025, with no fixed deadlines for concept applications. Each stage of the application process typically takes a maximum of 45 days from submission to decision, though the first allocation in June 2026 will take longer as sufficient applications must be received. Organizations can apply for funding between 400,000 and 1,500,000 Norwegian kroner to support health-focused projects that benefit target groups in Norway.

The Research program (Forskning) provides support for health research directed at target groups in Norway that contributes to promoting living conditions, physical and mental health, coping, quality of life, or social participation. This includes work for increased participation and equality for people with disabilities, preventive health work, rehabilitation, habilitation, care work, and public health work. A main goal is to connect research more closely to the health challenges that residents in Norway face in their daily lives in municipalities. Applications must be submitted in collaboration with a voluntary organization with health purposes and with application rights at Stiftelsen Dam. The program requires a high degree of user involvement in all projects, and all approved projects must follow Stiftelsen Dam's guidelines for openness, including pre-registration of studies and publication in open access journals. Funding ranges from minimum 1,500,000 to maximum 3,000,000 NOK per project, with project durations up to 48 months. The program has one annual call published in November with a February deadline.