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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 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 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 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 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 is a grant program from Lillestrøm municipality in Norway that provides financial support for cultural heritage preservation projects. The grant is designed to support restoration and conservation of buildings and sites that are listed in the municipality's cultural heritage registries. The program aims to preserve culturally significant buildings and environments according to heritage conservation principles, which means repairing rather than replacing building elements. When replacement is necessary, the same type of materials and design as the originals must be used as much as possible. The grant is available to voluntary organizations registered in the municipality's registry as well as private owners of listed cultural heritage buildings and environments. Applications are evaluated based on heritage value, degree of self-contribution (work and capital), visibility in public spaces, whether the grant is essential to initiating the project, and accessibility to the public. Ordinary maintenance and care are not eligible for funding, and applications must be submitted before work begins.

Compensation program for agricultural enterprises experiencing significant crop failure or production loss due to climatic conditions. The program provides financial compensation to cover economic losses when crop yields fall below 70% of the crop group's average yield. This scheme is designed to support farmers who experience weather-related crop failures that cannot be insured against, such as drought, excessive rainfall, flooding, frost, or poor flowering conditions for honey production. The average yield is calculated primarily from the yield per dekar over the past five years. The compensation aims to help agricultural operations maintain viability when faced with unavoidable climate-related production losses.

Lillestrøm kommunes ulvefond is a local fund designed to co-finance physical measures that can contribute positively for residents, agriculture, and other businesses that face challenges with the presence of wolves. The fund's resources are primarily intended for measures in Lillestrøm municipality east of the Glomma river. The fund can cover costs for measures within several areas including wolf deterrent fencing for livestock beyond what other state support schemes provide, establishment of fenced areas for dogs, protective vests for dogs, municipal damage hunting teams (including courses, training and equipment purchases), local practical management, and other physical appropriate measures. For applications regarding predator-deterrent fences for grazing animals, there is a requirement that they follow standards set by the Environmental Directorate and that they are not covered by other state subsidy schemes. Applications must be submitted to Lillestrøm municipality via email or regular post, marked with Ulvefond D47019 and reference to case 26/00161. The application should contain a description of the measure including its effect, what will be done, why, when and how, along with a budget. If the measure has received or is planned to receive co-financing from other support schemes, this must be stated in the application.

This grant supports the purchase or operation of drone equipment for finding and rescuing roe deer calves before mowing in Lillestrøm municipality. The program aims to protect wildlife during agricultural operations by providing financial assistance for drone technology and operations specifically designed to locate roe deer calves hiding in fields before harvest. The grant can cover up to 50% of costs for drone equipment adapted for searching for roe deer calves, and up to NOK 50,000 for drone operations in the mowing project. In cases of many applications and limited funds, the best projects will be prioritized. Applicants must describe the organization of the drone search, including drone pilots and support staff, planned scope (area and number of days), geographic coverage within Lillestrøm municipality, and how adequate response time and capacity is ensured when grass producers make requests.

Frivillighetspakken for nye foreninger is a grant program offered by Asker kommune (Asker municipality) in Norway to support newly established voluntary organizations. The program provides financial support to new organizations that are established during the application year and cannot apply for the standard head grant or volunteer package in that year. This grant follows the same rates as the ordinary volunteer package and is available on a rolling application basis. The program is designed to help new organizations get started and establish themselves in the community, covering various types of voluntary organizations except for certain categories like parent councils (FAU), religious communities, political organizations, volunteer centers, and regional branches of associations.

This grant program from Asker municipality supports small-scale investments, facilities, and equipment for voluntary organizations and associations in sports, outdoor recreation, culture, and other voluntary activities. The program aims to increase activity, participation, and create open meeting places for the community. The funding supports the implementation of the municipality's thematic plans for physical activity, sports and outdoor recreation, culture, and citizenship. Investments are defined as minor facilities, upgrades, facility adaptations, major equipment significant for conducting activities, and acquisitions of lasting value. The program emphasizes co-financing, and applicants must demonstrate a complete financing plan. Universal design is encouraged where feasible. Applicants must be voluntary organizations and associations in Asker registered in the Frivillighetsregisteret (Volunteer Registry).

Hodetilskudd for barn og unge mellom 0-19 år er part of Grunnmuren (the Foundation) in Asker municipality's grant schemes. Together with Frivillighetspakken (the Volunteer Package), it provides a non-bureaucratic, easily accessible grant for operations of voluntary organizations. The grant is designed to support general operating expenses of activities and is provided as an amount per registered member between 0-19 years of age. Organizations can receive NOK 200 per registered member aged 0-19 years. A member can be registered in multiple activities within the same organization and receive per-capita support for each activity. Support members are not eligible. The scheme aims to make it simple for sports clubs, cultural organizations, and other voluntary associations in Asker to receive operational funding.

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.

Asker kommune tilbyr økonomisk støtte til naturforvaltningstiltak for kommuner, organisasjoner og private for å bedre miljøtilstanden i Oslo og Viken regionen. Tilskuddet kan søkes til ulike naturforvaltningstiltak, inkludert tiltak i utvalgte naturtyper, for prioriterte arter, for laks og sjøørret, til lokale vilttiltak, til forebygging av rovviltskader, til friluftsliv og til kulturminner. I Asker finnes seks av åtte utvalgte naturtyper som kvalifiserer for støtte: hule eiker, slåttemark, slåttemyr, kalklindeskog, kalksjø og åpen grunnlendt kalkmark. Programmet oppfordrer spesielt grunneiere som har utvalgte naturtyper på sin eiendom til å søke om støtte til skjøtsel og bevaring av disse naturområdene. Statlige støtteordninger administreres gjennom Miljødirektoratet, og søknader behandles av Landbrukskontoret i Asker kommune. Dette tilskuddet er designet for å bevare og forbedre biologisk mangfold og naturverdier i lokalsamfunnet.

This grant program from Asker municipality aims to support co-creation around urban center development, increase job opportunities, enhance value creation for local businesses, and improve the attractiveness of Asker as a place to live and visit. The funding supports events, initiatives, and projects that provide benefits for the largest possible number of people including residents, visitors, and other businesses. Projects must align with the municipality's designated focus areas for business development as outlined in the Business Theme Plan, and should directly or indirectly contribute to increased business attractiveness and more jobs in Asker. The program emphasizes activities that have broad community impact and support organized business and place development initiatives.

Utviklingsmidlene skal bidra til å nå mål i strategi for kultur og reiseliv for Telemark fylkeskommune. This grant supports development projects that contribute to achieving the goals outlined in Telemark County's strategy for culture and tourism. The funding is designed for professional actors in the culture and tourism sectors to implement innovative projects that align with the regional strategic priorities. Applications are reviewed politically by the main committee in April following the March deadline.

Telemark fylkeskommune administers the Regional Culture Fund with 3.1 million Norwegian kroner available for distribution. The fund is designed to strengthen the regional cultural sector and consists of two distinct grant programs: Art and Cultural Development (2.9 million NOK) and Skills Development Honorarium Support (0.2 million NOK). The fund aims to support good local communities and an open, inclusive, and diverse cultural life throughout the region. Grant funds are intended to stimulate increased activity and participation in cultural life, strengthen collaboration between professional and volunteer cultural sectors, reinforce local and regional cultural volunteerism, and contribute to increased quality of arts and cultural offerings locally and regionally. The Art and Cultural Development program supports major arts and cultural activities that strengthen cultural life in Telemark, including activities that promote cross-disciplinary collaboration, cross-expression work, and cross-organizational partnerships. Applications must involve both amateur and professional participants and can support major activities of a permanent nature. Projects can have a duration of up to 3 years, though funding is awarded annually. The Honorarium Support program focuses on initiatives with a clear arts and cultural profile intended to contribute to competence development in cultural volunteerism, with honorarium support specifically used to compensate professional cultural practitioners in collaborative projects.

Den kulturelle spaserstokken is a cultural grant program designed to provide professional art and cultural experiences for seniors in Telemark, Norway. The program is an economic support scheme that stimulates collaboration between the cultural sector and the health and care sector. The goal is to ensure art and cultural offerings at various cultural arenas, senior centers, nursing homes, and other venues where elderly people are present in their daily lives. The county administration manages the program and distributes grants to municipalities that carry out the activities. Individual municipalities are responsible for programming content and organizing events. The funding is distributed to municipalities based on the number of elderly people over 67 years old in each municipality, with a minimum allocation of NOK 20,000 per municipality.

Spillemidler til bygging og rehabilitering av anlegg for idrett, friluftsliv og fysisk aktivitet skal bidra til en infrastruktur som gir befolkningen mulighet til både egenorganisert aktivitet og aktivitet i regi av frivillige. Programmet støtter bygging og rehabilitering av idrettsanlegg, friluftslivsanlegg og nærmiljøanlegg som er åpne for allmenn idrettslig virksomhet eller egenorganisert aktivitet, og som ikke er underlagt kommersielle interesser. Det kan også søkes om tilskudd til kjøp og innredning av eksisterende anlegg og universell utforming av eldre idrettsanlegg. Anleggene deles inn i ordinære anlegg og nærmiljøanlegg med ulike tilskuddssatser.

Spillemidler til bygging og rehabilitering av anlegg for idrett, friluftsliv og fysisk aktivitet skal bidra til en infrastruktur som gir befolkningen mulighet til både egenorganisert aktivitet og aktivitet i regi av frivillige. Støtteordningen er tilgjengelig for kommuner, fylkeskommuner, idrettslag, frivillige organisasjoner og andre sammenslutninger som oppfyller krav til organisasjonsform. Det kan søkes om tilskudd til bygging og rehabilitering av idrettsanlegg, friluftslivsanlegg og nærmiljøanlegg som er åpne for allmenn idrettslig virksomhet eller egenorganisert aktivitet, og som ikke er underlagt kommersielle interesser. Søknad om tilskudd fremmes elektronisk på anleggsregisteret.no, og må sendes via kommunen som har egne søknadsfrister. Det er et grunnleggende prinsipp at støtte i form av spillemidler ikke skal danne grunnlag for fortjenestebaserte eierformer eller omdannes til fortjeneste for private eiere.