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The Regional Cultural Fund Vestland 2026 aims to stimulate increased activity and participation in cultural life, strengthen the interplay between professional and voluntary cultural life, reinforce local and regional cultural volunteerism, and contribute to increased quality in the local and regional arts and culture offerings. The fund supports projects and activities throughout Vestland that contribute to an innovative and exploratory cultural life, strengthen networks, knowledge and diversity, develop arts and culture dissemination, and strengthen cooperation between actors in different parts of the county. The fund is administered by Vestland County Municipality and supports both voluntary and professional actors in the cultural field with activities in music, performing arts, visual arts, literature, video games, film, and cultural heritage. Projects can receive funding ranging from 10,000 NOK for smaller short-term projects up to 1.5 million NOK for particularly large projects with special relevance to cultural life in Vestland. The fund prioritizes projects that are innovative, strengthen networks and diversity, develop cultural dissemination, support cultural and creative industries, library-based initiatives, and professional cultural activities for elderly populations.

The purpose of this grant scheme is to promote the dissemination and visibility of completed arts and cultural projects within music, performing arts, and film. The scheme aims to help artworks and productions reach a larger audience and strengthen artists' ability to develop and professionalize their marketing work. Marketing initiatives must have a professional approach to marketing and contribute to increased visibility, accessibility, and dissemination of the project. The grant supports marketing activities for completed professional productions intended for public distribution.