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Ullensaker kommune administers state funding on behalf of IMDi (Norwegian Directorate of Integration and Diversity) to support integration work by voluntary organizations. The grant scheme aims to increase labor market participation and societal participation among persons with immigrant backgrounds in Norway. The program supports projects and operations that promote diversity, participation, and community in local societies, increase knowledge about Norwegian society, strengthen qualifications for work and education, and prevent negative social control and honor-related violence. Organizations can receive project grants or operational grants for activities serving immigrant populations and the broader community.

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 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.

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 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.

NMSK is a grant program offered by Lillestrøm municipality in Norway to support forestry operations. The purpose of the grant is to stimulate increased value creation in the forestry sector, while environmental values related to biological diversity, landscape, outdoor recreation and cultural heritage are to be preserved and further developed. The program is governed by a strategy for the period 2026-2030 that guides which activities and projects are prioritized for funding. This municipal grant program aims to balance economic development in forestry with environmental stewardship and preservation of natural and cultural resources in the region.

Regionalt miljøprogram (RMP) is a county-based grant program providing subsidies for implementing environmental measures in agriculture. The program aims to target and stimulate increased environmental efforts in agriculture. All agricultural enterprises can apply for funding to implement environmental measures on their own farms or leased land. The environmental measures are divided into main categories including pollution measures, cultural landscape measures, biological diversity, cultural heritage, air emissions, and reduced use of pesticides. Applications are submitted electronically through Altinn, with a direct connection to a map solution where applicants can enter all their measures. The program is administered by Lillestrøm municipality in cooperation with the agricultural department of the County Governor (Statsforvalteren) in Oslo, Akershus, Buskerud and Østfold. A complete overview of RMP, including application forms, regulations, and rates can be found at the County Governor's office.

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.

Telemark fylkeskommune offers a grant program aimed at promoting inclusion and integration in the workplace in Telemark. The program supports projects that strengthen opportunities for permanent attachment to working life for people with minority backgrounds and others who for various reasons are outside the labor market. The scheme received a budget of 1,540,000 NOK for 2024. Both public organizations, private companies, social entrepreneurs, and voluntary organizations can apply for funding for projects that align with the program's overarching goals. The initiatives must supplement public services. For 2024, funding can be applied for within two priority areas: (1) Inclusion and diversity in working and social life in Telemark, and (2) Mentor and trainee programs for better utilization of immigrants' imported competencies. The program aims to contribute to active participation in society and working life through targeted efforts for inclusion, integration, diversity, and qualification.

Regionalt kulturfond is a state-funded grant program administered by county municipalities in Norway. The fund aims to contribute to good local communities and an open, inclusive, and diverse cultural life. The grant stimulates increased activity and participation in cultural life, strengthens collaboration between professional and volunteer cultural sectors, reinforces local and regional cultural volunteerism, and contributes to increased quality in arts and cultural offerings locally and regionally. The fund supports three main categories: Production (enhancing quality through professional-amateur collaboration), Cooperation (strengthening cultural volunteerism through partnerships), and Culture for All (promoting diversity through recruitment and new cultural expressions). Activities must involve collaboration between professional cultural actors and volunteers, take place in Vestfold, and start in 2026.

Tilskuddsordningen skal bidra til at kunst og kultur når flere og nye mennesker, og stimulere kulturprosjekter av høy kunstnerisk kvalitet. Visjonen er et mangfoldig kulturliv som representerer en bredde av uttrykk. Søkere som har fokus på bærekraft og klimakonsekvenser i sine prosjekter, innhold og/eller arbeidsmetoder vil bli høyt prioritert. Det kan søkes innenfor 3 kategorier: Produksjonsstøtte for profesjonelle kunstnere og ensembler som utvikler nye produksjoner i Vestfold; Arrangørstøtte for profesjonelle arrangører med helårsprogram, med prioritet til de som mottar støtte fra Kulturrådet; og Festivalstøtte for festivaler med høyt kunstnerisk nivå som bidrar til kunstnerisk mangfold i regionen. Ordningen støtter ikke produksjon av skjønnlitterære bøker, musikkinnspillinger, spillefilmer, dokumentarfilmer, historiske festivaler eller turnéstøtte.