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Ulla-Førrefondet announces up to 20 million kroner in 2026 for green transformation of business and higher education in Rogaland. The fund serves as an offensive tool for green transformation of business and development of higher education in Rogaland, with emphasis on education, research, technological solutions, and other socially beneficial measures. Projects that fall within the fund's purpose can be supported. The funds should primarily be used to promote comprehensive, long-term projects. A minimum of 2 million kroner can be applied for. The applicant organization must be registered in and have its operational area in Rogaland. The application process consists of two stages: a sketch application and a main application. Only applicants whose sketches are approved by the board will be invited to submit a full application in the main round.

This grant program from Rogaland County Municipality supports the preservation of buildings and structures of particular cultural and/or architectural-historical national and/or regional interest. The program provides funding for restoration and maintenance work on heritage-worthy buildings with national, regional, and local value. The program is designed to cover parts of the additional costs associated with using qualified craftspeople who employ traditional materials and techniques. As a general rule, grants do not exceed 30 percent of the total project cost. The total annual budget available for distribution is 1,500,000 NOK. Applicants must typically apply for support before work begins, with certain exceptions requiring prior clarification with the county administration.

Rogaland fylkeskommune distributes approximately 2 million NOK annually to various outdoor recreation projects. This grant supports voluntary organizations and municipalities in building shelters, marking trails, organizing outdoor events, developing hiking paths, parking areas, and managing outdoor areas threatened by invasive species. The grant aims to achieve goals outlined in the Regional Plan for Outdoor Recreation and Nature Management (Ute i Rogaland) by supporting development and maintenance of regionally important nature and outdoor recreation areas, motivating outdoor activities, and disseminating knowledge about outdoor recreation. Projects must be implemented in Rogaland and align with the plan's vision of outdoor recreation for all in Rogaland while preserving nature as the foundation for life, development, and experience.

Regionalt næringsfond i Rogaland stimulerer til samarbeid mellom kommuner for å bidra til næringsutvikling og bærekraftig verdiskaping. Prosjektene som støttes må være forankret i ett eller flere av satsingsområdene i nærings- og innovasjonsstrategien til Rogaland fylkeskommune: Ren energi og maritim framtid, Mat, samt Reiseliv og opplevelser. Det lyses ut 10 millioner kroner i 2025. Fondet støtter prosjekter i ulike faser: forstudier og mulighetsstudier, forprosjekter, og hovedprosjekter. Tiltak som kan støttes inkluderer utviklings- og analysearbeid, opplærings- og kompetansehevingstiltak, samhandlingsarenaer og samarbeidstiltak mellom organisasjoner for å legge til rette for større samarbeidsprosjekter innen næringsutvikling, samt mobiliseringsarbeid for å skaffe riktige partnere. I tillegg til Regionalt næringsfond er det avsatt 5,3 millioner kroner fra nasjonale midler som skal bidra til å løse distriktsutfordringer. Målet med disse midlene er å øke utviklingskapasiteten og strategisk arbeid i distriktskommuner, gjennom blant annet nye måter å løse oppgaver på og styrket strategisk samfunnsplanlegging. Viktig merknad: Tilskuddsordningen er for tiden under revisjon, og det kommer ingen ny utlysning før etter at revisjonen er fullført, tidligst høsten 2026.

Regionale tilretteleggingsmidler er en fleksibel ordning med gode muligheter for å støtte gode prosjekter som bidrar til bærekraftig utvikling, innovasjon og verdiskaping i landbruket i Rogaland. Gjennom denne ordningen kan kommuner, lag, organisasjoner og andre søke støtte til prosjekter som fremmer omstilling, utvikling, rekruttering og kompetansebygging i landbruket, samt styrker landbrukets omdømme. RT-midlene skal støtte utviklingsprosjekter som fremmer regional næringsutvikling, rekruttering og kompetanseheving i landbruket i Rogaland. Dette inkluderer tiltak som bidrar til omstilling, klimasmart utvikling, modernisering av både økologisk og tradisjonelt landbruk, samt utvikling av gårdens ressursgrunnlag, lokal mat, drikke og reiseliv. Søkere kan søke om støtte til utviklingsarbeid, mobilisering, kompetanseheving, nettverksarbeid, samarbeid og tilrettelegging for næringsutvikling, mobilisering til større utviklingsprosjekter, og faglige møter og konferanser som er en del av et utviklingsprosjekt. Prosjektene må være i tråd med kapittelet om mat i Nærings- og innovasjonsstrategien for Rogaland og knytte seg til prioriterte områder som bærekraftig utvikling av matproduksjon, klimasmart landbruk, lokal foredling av råvarer, landbruksbasert reiseliv, og gårdens ressursgrunnlag. Rogaland fylkeskommune er over jordbruksavtalen tildelt 5,1 millioner kroner i 2026 til denne ordningen. Det kan søkes om inntil 300 000 kroner i støtte til et enkelt prosjekt, med maksimal støttesats på inntil 75 prosent av totalbudsjettet. Egenfinansiering er derfor minimum 25 prosent.

Festivalstøtten skal bidra til et mangfold av kulturfestivaler i hele Rogaland. Tilskuddet kan gis til festivaler som foregår i Rogaland innenfor det kulturpolitiske ansvarsområdet, herunder kunst, kulturarv og frivillighet. De kulturelle uttrykksformene skal utgjøre festivalens hovedinnhold. Festivaler må omfatte større deler av fylket eller ha krav på regional interesse, vare i minimum to dager med flere arrangement hver dag, og være åpen for allmennheten. Inntil 80 prosent av rammen tildeles som treårig tilskudd, mens resterende ramme tildeles nye og øvrige festivaler. Det fylkeskommunale tilskuddet kan maksimalt utgjøre 50 prosent av budsjettet. Festivaler med hovedfokus på mat, næringsutvikling, idrett eller folkehelse er ikke støtteberettiget.

Rogaland fylkeskommunes miljøpris (Environmental Prize) is awarded annually to companies, voluntary organizations, public bodies, institutions or individuals who have made a special effort for nature and the environment in Rogaland. The prize consists of a diploma and 50,000 Norwegian kroner. The prize is given for special efforts to protect nature and the environment in Rogaland, including but not limited to areas such as biodiversity, pollution, greenhouse gas reduction, nature restoration, nature communication and climate adaptation. Proposals are evaluated by the county director who presents a recommendation to the Culture and Business Committee. The environmental prize is presented at a county council meeting. If no candidates meet the criteria in a given year, the prize is not awarded.

This grant program supports the conservation of ruins and structures from the medieval period (before 1537) in Rogaland, Norway. The program aims to ensure preservation, restoration, and conservation of medieval ruins while securing source materials and contributing to sustainable use and communication of the history these cultural monuments represent. Funding can be used for conservation, documentation, maintenance, care, or monitoring of medieval ruins, as well as initiatives that develop and communicate knowledge about the ruins. The program prioritizes ensuring ruins are in a condition where ordinary maintenance is sufficient, that updated plans and agreements for care and maintenance exist, that current documentation is available, that ruins are accessible to visitors with updated information, and that relevant and current expertise on conservation and masonry care exists in the region. Priority is given to projects already underway and initiatives that help maintain competence in conservation and masonry care.

FORREGION er et program fra Kommunal- og distriktsdepartementet (KDD) som skal styrke forskningsbasert innovasjon i regionene. Fylkeskommunene har ansvar for forvaltning av programmet. Programmet tilbyr flere virkemidler for bedrifter i Rogaland: kompetansemegling, forprosjekt, og mobilitetsprosjekt student. Formålet er å få flere bedrifter til å bruke forskning i sitt innovasjonsarbeid og mobilisere næringslivet til å benytte andre virkemidler for forskning. Økt forskningsbasert innovasjon bidrar til å utvikle verdifull kompetanse, fremme bærekraftig verdiskaping og styrke konkurransekraften i næringslivet i Rogaland. Prosjektet må kunne forankres i ett av satsingsområdene i Rogaland fylkeskommunes nærings- og innovasjonsstrategi: Energi og maritim, Mat, eller Reiseliv og opplevelse. Prosjekter som ikke faller inn under disse kan støttes dersom forankring kan skje gjennom anvendelse av teknologikompetanse fra olje- og gassnæringen til utvikling av avanserte teknologisystemer i andre næringer.

The Sustainable Transformation in Rogaland (BOR) grant program supports projects that contribute to Rogaland playing a central role in sustainable business development in both private and public sectors. The program focuses on two priority themes: transformation for green value creation and ensuring the right competence and sufficient workforce. Projects must be anchored in the Regional Plan for Competence in Rogaland or aligned with one or more of the three focus areas in the Regional Business and Innovation Strategy: clean energy and maritime future, food, and tourism and experiences. The program currently is under revision with no new calls expected before fall 2026. Previously, grants ranged from 100,000 to 1,000,000 NOK with a maximum support rate of 50% of total project budget.

This grant program from Buskerud County Municipality in Norway supports the preservation, restoration, and conservation of ruins from the medieval period. The purpose of the grant scheme is to secure the source material and contribute to the sustainable use and communication of the history these cultural monuments and environments represent. The program provides funding for conservation, documentation, maintenance, monitoring, or supervision of medieval ruins, as well as initiatives that develop and communicate knowledge about the ruins. Priority is given to projects already underway and efforts that help maintain expertise in conservation and masonry care.

This grant program provides economic support for projects that develop and implement circular value chains and industrial symbioses as part of the mission initiative. The program aims to support initiatives focused on targeted mapping and collaboration between business, municipalities, and knowledge environments that can trigger concrete projects with high environmental and economic value. Funded projects must be collaborative efforts involving multiple actors, with municipality or research institution projects requiring active collaboration with the business sector. The grant prioritizes projects aligned with updated knowledge, particularly focusing on underutilized resource streams in Buskerud with potential for circular value creation, including wood waste, construction and demolition materials, organic waste, and textiles. The overall goal is to stimulate the development and implementation of projects that build circular value chains and industrial symbioses, realize identified potential, strengthen business competitiveness, and support Buskerud's ambitions for green and circular business development.

FORREGION is a grant program by Buskerud County in collaboration with the Research Council of Norway (Forskningsrådet). The program is designed for businesses with little or no experience in research and development (R&D) and supports smaller R&D projects at the pilot project stage. The purpose is to familiarize businesses with research as an innovation tool and to trigger further research activity. The program supports pilot projects with potential for value creation and sustainable innovation, whether new or improved products, services, or production processes. The program covers three focus areas: Climate, environment and energy (renewable energy, energy efficiency, food/agriculture, bio-based production, nature and resource management, water/sewage, etc.); Health and welfare (health and welfare technology, public health, service development, education/upbringing, etc.); and Local community development (tourism and experiences, attractiveness, culture, transport, construction, etc.). A team of competent advisors called 'competence brokers' help businesses find relevant collaboration partners and guide them through the project development process. Applications are evaluated on a rolling basis.

Tilskuddsordningen skal bidra til bærekraftig landbruk og til utnyttelse av gårdens ressurser med utgangspunkt i fjellandbrukets muligheter og utfordringer. The program has two streams: a regional collaborative stream (3 million NOK) for multi-county projects across Innlandet, Buskerud, Telemark, and Trøndelag, and a local Buskerud stream (300,000 NOK) for smaller local initiatives in mountain agriculture communities. For 2026, the funds support knowledge building and initiatives that contribute to increased value creation and preparedness, strengthen seter farming, increase utilization of outfield grazing resources, increase attractiveness and recruitment, and contribute to climate adaptation and good agronomy. Applications can come from agricultural associations, organizations, advisory actors, R&D institutions, municipalities, secondary schools, and enterprises collaborating to promote common goods in mountain agriculture.

The BIO (Business Internal Training) grant program helps companies in Buskerud acquire the competencies they need to implement major transformations, whether related to the company's products, services, work methods, or establishment in new markets. The goal is to ensure that employees gain the necessary skills to succeed with the transformation, which in turn increases productivity, value creation, and profitability. The program provides financial support for internal training initiatives that enable businesses to adapt and grow. Projects that contribute to a transformation-capable business sector with high productivity and those that exploit opportunities in the green transition are prioritized. The grant covers up to 50% of approved project costs, with a maximum of 500,000 kroner per company per year and 75,000 kroner per employee participating in the training. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and are processed by the Main Committee for Business and Innovation.

This grant program supports cultural festivals in Buskerud, Norway, aiming to contribute to a diversity of high-quality cultural festivals in the region. The funding helps make high-quality art and culture accessible to Buskerud's residents and stimulates development, sustainability, and competence in the county's festival sector. The scheme provides grants to festivals that have arts and culture as their main purpose, are open to the general public rather than specific groups, must be held annually, last at least two days, and include multiple different events each day. Festivals receiving grants must have regional impact and/or regional value, meaning they must cover larger parts of the county and/or have a function of significant regional value and interest, for example through a unique thematic focus or genre position. One-year grants or multi-year commitments for up to three years are awarded. Three-year commitments are given to large and significant festivals. Organizers of annual festivals in Buskerud can apply, with various organizational forms accepted, but must have an organization number and have residence in or close connection to the county. Festivals receiving multi-year commitments must have existed for at least three years and have a board and bylaws.

The Regional Culture Fund in Buskerud is a grant program designed to contribute to strong local communities and an open, inclusive, and diverse cultural life throughout the county. The grant funds aim to stimulate increased activity and participation in cultural life, strengthen collaboration between professional and voluntary cultural sectors, reinforce local and regional cultural volunteerism, and contribute to increased quality of arts and culture offerings at local and regional levels. The program operates on three funding levels: Level 1 (NOK 50,000-100,000) for smaller collaborative initiatives and arts/culture activities with short planning horizons; Level 2 (NOK 100,000-250,000) for developing existing collaborations or establishing new ones between voluntary and professional cultural sectors, including collaboration processes, competency development, and open cultural activities; Level 3 (NOK 250,000-500,000) for regional initiatives with lasting effects in the interaction between professional and voluntary cultural life, aimed at strengthening regional structures and collaboration models through systematic work involving multiple municipalities. Both professional cultural actors and cultural volunteers can apply. While municipalities cannot apply on their own behalf, they can be collaboration partners or facilitators for projects led by professional or voluntary cultural actors. Single actors can apply, but the program prioritizes projects where professional and voluntary cultural sectors collaborate. Applications are reviewed collectively after the deadline, with decisions made by the Main Committee for Culture, Sports, and Public Health in their first meeting each year.

Buskerud fylkeskommune offers grants to clubs, organizations, and the regional level of 'Forum for natur og friluftsliv' to support outdoor recreation activities. The grant program primarily funds outdoor recreation initiatives that stimulate direct outdoor activities, such as organized trips, practical courses and other training in outdoor recreation activities, as well as initiatives where outdoor recreation is used to promote good health habits and environmental attitudes. Parts of the grant can also be used to purchase equipment and materials that help promote outdoor recreation activities. The program is administered by the county on behalf of Miljødirektoratet (the Norwegian Environment Agency).

This grant program mobilizes small and medium-sized businesses to engage in research activities. It is designed for companies with little or no previous research experience who are working to develop new products, processes, or services that can be strengthened through research collaboration. The program is linked to FORREGION, a program financed by the Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development, and is supplemented with specific regional guidelines and priority areas in Akershus. The grant supports preliminary projects (forprosjekter) that can demonstrate potential for value creation and sustainable innovation, whether through new or improved products, services, or production processes. Businesses must collaborate with a research and development (R&D) environment in the project, with the ambition that the preliminary project will lead to further research work or collaboration with research institutions. The program targets small and medium-sized businesses with fewer than 250 employees that have little or no previous research experience. Companies that have been project responsible in main projects financed by the Research Council, Regional Research Funds, or EU research programs in the last five years are considered experienced R&D companies and cannot apply. Priority thematic areas include climate, environment and energy; health and care; and urban, place and regional development.

This grant program from Akershus County Council aims to stimulate businesses to increase their value creation potential and competitiveness through research and innovation. The program supports small and medium-sized businesses that want to use research to develop new products and solutions. Companies must collaborate with an approved research institution, and the research must constitute a necessary part of the project as reflected in the budget. The grant can cover up to 50 percent of approved total project costs, with a maximum of 750,000 NOK per business. Priority areas include climate, environment and energy (renewable energy, circular economy, agriculture); health and care (life sciences, health technology, public health); and urban, local and regional development (transport, tourism, culture).

The In-Company Training Grant (BIO) from Akershus County Council is designed to help small and medium-sized enterprises in Akershus, Norway, provide employees with new competencies to implement transformation and innovation. The grant supports training costs, salary costs during training periods, and related expenses such as travel and course materials. Businesses can apply for up to 750,000 NOK per company and up to 75,000 NOK per employee participating in training. The program requires businesses to conduct a competence needs assessment and develop a training plan before applying. Training must be delivered by external providers, preferably accredited educational institutions, and can last up to one year or two semesters. The grant covers up to 50% of costs, with businesses required to contribute the remainder as co-financing. This funding opportunity aims to strengthen business competitiveness through strategic competence development aligned with innovation and transformation goals.

This grant program from Akershus County Municipality aims to preserve a diversity of heritage-worthy buildings and structures in Akershus, Norway. The program stimulates engagement in cultural heritage, local community development, and supports volunteer efforts. A key goal is to promote circular economy, reduced consumption, and lower climate gas emissions through continued use or new use of heritage buildings and structures. The grant supports concrete improvement, restoration, and conservation work, primarily covering additional costs that arise from requirements for restoration and material use according to antiquarian principles. Priority is given to buildings and structures included in regional cultural heritage plans, those with high cultural heritage value, those in municipal cultural heritage plans, or those regulated for preservation through planning and building laws.

This grant supports projects for the development of existing pilgrimage routes in Akershus, Norway, with priority given to marking, infrastructure, and overnight accommodations in preparation for the St. Olav Jubilee in 2030. The program provides funding for infrastructure improvements including marking, signage, bridges, boardwalks, stairs, rest areas, and basic toilet facilities. It also supports accommodation facilities such as hostels and guesthouses, including restoration, upgrades, and equipment purchases. Additionally, the grant funds outreach activities, products, brochures, guidebooks, and events related to the pilgrimage routes. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until funds are depleted. Applicants can include voluntary organizations, municipalities, schools, businesses, and private individuals active in Akershus. Projects must be completed within two years of the grant award date, and applicants are expected to contribute through volunteer work or co-financing, with public actors required to provide 50% matching funds.

Akershus fylkeskommune provides operational and activity funding to organizations for people with disabilities in Akershus county. The grant program's main purpose is to support initiatives of a social and interest-political nature. Funding is distributed through applications from county-level organizations that have members from at least 10 municipalities in Akershus. Priority is given to organizations affiliated with FFO (Funksjonshemmedes fellesorganisasjon) or SAFO (Samarbeidsforumet av funksjonshemmedes organisasjoner) for operational grants, while other organizations may apply for activity funding. The grants are allocated based on the number of members in the organization and a discretionary assessment based on information provided in the application. The total grant is used as co-financing for the applicant's overall activities. Supported activities include day conferences, meetings, projects, publications, information materials, and public health initiatives within each organization's scope in Akershus.

The world’s oceans are facing unprecedented threats from overfishing, pollution, and climate change, putting marine fish populations at risk. This grant supports innovative, community-driven projects that aim to protect and restore fish habitats, promote sustainable fishing practices, and raise public awareness about marine conservation. We seek proposals that combine scientific research, local engagement, and scalable solutions to ensure healthy fish populations for future generations. Priority will be given to initiatives that demonstrate measurable impact, collaboration with local stakeholders, and a commitment to long-term ecological balance.

The BrightFuture Climate Innovation Seed Grant 2026 supports early-stage startups, nonprofits, and research-driven initiatives developing scalable solutions that address climate resilience, carbon reduction, and sustainable resource management across Europe and the UK. We are looking for innovative, technology-driven or community-based solutions that demonstrate measurable environmental impact and clear scalability potential.

Building on decades of gel-based propulsion research, this grant funds applied science projects exploring novel uses for conversion gel, propulsion gel, and repulsion gel technologies. Applications in construction, athletics, transportation, and space exploration are all welcome. Note: All proposals must include a safety assessment. Previous incidents involving unsupervised gel testing in office environments have led to updated protocols. Moon rock exposure monitoring is provided at no additional cost.

The Stipend for Children without Glasses (SCWG) is a charitable foundation established in 2012 dedicated to supporting youth who have maintained natural visual acuity throughout their developmental years. Founded by optometrist Dr. Helena Brightwell, the organization awards annual grants of $500–$2,000 to children ages 8–17 who demonstrate both exceptional uncorrected vision and academic achievement. The foundation's somewhat tongue-in-cheek mission arose from Dr. Brightwell's observation that while numerous programs exist to provide corrective eyewear to those in need, no recognition existed for children whose genetic fortune and eye-care habits preserved their natural sight. Recipients must submit proof of 20/20 vision or better from a licensed eye care professional, along with a short essay on eye health awareness. The SCWG distributes approximately $150,000 annually across 200 grants and has funded vision health education programs in over 40 schools nationwide.