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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 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 voluntary organizations registered in Lillestrøm municipality's volunteer registry for the maintenance and preservation of listed cultural heritage sites and cultural environments. The program specifically targets cultural monuments and environments that are officially listed in Lillestrøm municipality. Organizations can apply for funding for maintenance of heritage-worthy buildings and facilities including garden areas, maintenance of old roads and burial mounds, measures for communication and signage of cultural monuments, and activities related to cultural monuments in municipal ownership operated by voluntary organizations. The total allocation for this program in 2025 is 400,000 NOK. Applications must include a brief description of the initiative, photos of the cultural monument or illustration of the project, a budget with financing plan, contact information and organization number, and address with property identification number.

This grant program provides financial support to agricultural enterprises that deliver livestock manure to biogas plants in Norway. The purpose is to reduce climate gas emissions by utilizing methane gas that is produced during the storage of livestock manure. Methane represents a significant portion of agriculture's contribution to greenhouse gas emissions, and by capturing and utilizing this gas through biogas facilities, emissions can be substantially reduced. The subsidy is calculated primarily per ton of livestock manure delivered to biogas facilities. Agricultural enterprises with livestock that deliver manure to biogas plants in Norway are eligible to apply. Applications must be submitted electronically with a deadline of February 20 the year after the delivery has occurred.

Spillemidler til kulturbygg, kulturhus og andre kulturarenaer skal bidra til egnede lokaler og bygninger som gir rom for ulik kulturell virksomhet. Arenaene skal fungere som kulturelle møtesteder for alle. Søknad om støtte til lokaler for øving og produksjon behandles på lik linje med saler for formidling. Ordningen støtter både nybygging, kjøp og ombygging av kulturarenaer, samt tilrettelegging av eksisterende lokaler for kulturformål. Tilskudd kan gis til flerfunksjonshus, kultursal, øvelokaler, teaterlokaler, formidlingslokaler for visuell kunst, og lokale arenaer som samfunnshus og grendehus som inneholder kulturaktiviteter. Søkere kan være offentlige virksomheter, frivillige organisasjoner, eller andre selskapsformer med ideelt formål. Kun eier av arenaen kan søke om tilskudd. Ordningen administreres av Asker kommune i samarbeid med Akershus fylkeskommune.

This grant program aims to stimulate the development of smaller sports facilities in Asker municipality. The program has an annual budget of NOK 1,500,000 and is administered by Asker Sports Council. The grant can be used for new construction or further development of sports facilities, as well as for the acquisition of major equipment that is significant for sports activities. Applications are accepted from all sports clubs in Asker, with a maximum grant of NOK 200,000 per individual project. The funding must be used primarily in the year of allocation, and clubs must submit applications through their main organization if they are multi-sports clubs.

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).

Spillemidler til bygging og rehabilitering av idrettsanlegg skal bidra til en infrastruktur som gir befolkningen mulighet til både egenorganisert aktivitet og aktivitet i regi av den frivillige medlemsbaserte idretten. Det kan søkes om tilskudd til bygging og rehabilitering av idrettsanlegg som er åpne for allmenn idrettslig virksomhet og som ikke er underlagt kommersielle interesser. Hovedregel er at det kan søkes om tilskudd med inntil 1/3 av anleggets godkjente kostnad opp til et maksimumsbeløp på kr 1 000 000. Nedre grense for godkjent kostnad ved beregning av tilskudd er kr 150 000. 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.

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.

This grant supports development and maintenance projects in state-secured outdoor recreation areas and areas protected under the Marka Act in Norway. The goal is to promote outdoor recreation activities through environmentally friendly facilitation and management, making these areas easily accessible and attractive for public outdoor recreation. Eligible projects include development of information boards, access roads, parking areas, trails, fishing spots, accessibility improvements for persons with reduced mobility, beaches, docks, toilets, waste facilities, planting and maintenance, and cultural heritage communication. Only local management authorities - municipalities and regional outdoor recreation councils - can apply. A mandatory requirement is that applicants have an approved management plan for the outdoor recreation area. The scheme prioritizes areas in or near cities and densely populated areas, heavily used or potentially heavily used areas, areas with limited accessible shoreline under significant pressure, and areas connected to inland waterways. Projects with co-financing or volunteer work contributions receive priority. The application deadline is December 1st annually.

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.

Spillemidler kulturarenaer i Vestfold provides grants for cultural buildings and facilities to support diverse cultural activities. The funding aims to ensure suitable premises, buildings, and outdoor arenas that provide space for various cultural activities. Grants can be awarded for cultural centers, multi-purpose facilities, or specialized spaces for arts and culture, including libraries, museum buildings, performing arts facilities, concert halls, or exhibition spaces for visual arts. The funds can be used for new construction, renovation, and modernization of cultural buildings. Grants can also be awarded for the establishment of life-neutral ceremony rooms, but not for regular maintenance or operations.