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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.

Erasmus+ Accreditation provides organizations with a simplified, predictable, and flexible way to conduct mobility projects. Organizations that wish to carry out regular projects and use the Erasmus+ program as part of a long-term and strategic plan for youth work should apply for accreditation. With an approved accreditation, organizations do not need to submit a complete application each time they apply for funding. The accreditation currently applies to youth group exchanges and training for youth workers. Accredited organizations are guaranteed a minimum amount when applying for activity support and can apply anytime, not limited to regular call deadlines. The accreditation is valid from 2021 to 2027 and only applies to the youth component of Erasmus+.

Store samarbeidsprosjekter (Large Cooperation Projects) supports long-term international collaborations aimed at developing new initiatives or sharing good ideas in the youth field. Organizations can collaborate with partners in European countries or EU neighboring regions. The program is flexible and supports many different types of projects. Projects should create positive and long-lasting effects for participating organizations and people directly or indirectly involved in project activities. The results should be transferable and, if possible, have a strong interdisciplinary dimension. Large cooperation projects receive larger grants and have longer project periods than small cooperation projects, which target smaller grassroots organizations. Applicants can apply for either 120,000, 250,000, or 400,000 EUR. Projects must work towards one or more of the following goals: promoting active citizenship, youth initiative, and young entrepreneurship; increasing the quality of youth work; helping youth gain competencies and skills for better access to the labor market; and strengthening the connection between policy, research, and practice.

Små samarbeidsprosjekter (Small-scale partnerships) is a funding opportunity under Erasmus+ Youth that provides grants to grassroots organizations and newcomers to the program. The initiative aims to strengthen the quality of organizational work, increase capacity for transnational and cross-sectoral cooperation, and create change at individual, organizational, or sector level leading to better practices and new approaches. Projects should work toward one or more of the following goals: actively promoting citizenship, youth initiative and young entrepreneurship; increasing the quality of youth work; helping youth gain competencies and skills that provide better access to the labor market; or strengthening the connection between policy, research and practice. The program consists of four phases: planning, preparation, implementation, and follow-up. Applicants can apply for either 30,000 EUR or 60,000 EUR.

Dette er en støtteordning som gir ungdomsorganisasjoner mulighet til å søke om midler for å sende ungdomsarbeidere på studieturer, kurs, jobbhospitering eller andre opplæringsaktiviteter i utlandet. Opplæringen skal gi deltakerne kunnskap og faglig utvikling som de kan ta med seg tilbake til organisasjonen og i videre arbeid med ungdommer. Aktivitetene bygger et nettverk av ungdomsarbeidere, utvikler lokalt ungdomsarbeid og bidrar til å forbedre kvaliteten på europeisk ungdomsarbeid. Prosjektet må inneholde minst en opplæringsaktivitet som kan være studiebesøk, jobshadowing, utveksling, nettverking, kurs, seminarer eller workshops. I tillegg kan søkere få støtte til forberedelsesbesøk og tilleggsaktiviteter for å utvikle og spre resultater. Opplæringen må involvere minst én internasjonal partner fra et Erasmus+ land. Deltakerne må være ansatte eller frivillige som jobber i en organisasjon med lokalt ungdomsarbeid. Det er maks 50 deltakere per aktivitet, og ingen aldersgrense. Aktivitetene må vare mellom 2 og 60 dager, og hele prosjektet må gjennomføres innen 3 måneder til 2 år. 9 av 10 organisasjoner rapporterer bedre metoder i ungdomsarbeid etter å ha deltatt i programmet.

This grant program supports projects and operational activities aimed at preventing and combating violence and abuse in close relationships, and caring for adults and children who have experienced violence. The program contributes to achieving the goals of the Norwegian government's action plans against violence and abuse. The target group includes children and adults who are or have been exposed to violence or abuse, or who commit or are at risk of committing violence in close relationships. The program supports voluntary organizations, municipalities, crisis centers, and other registered entities working in this field. Funding can be provided for up to 3 years for both operational support and time-limited projects. Priority areas include services for particularly vulnerable groups exposed to violence, including those with substance abuse issues, serious mental illness, or disabilities, as well as development of crisis center services for the Sami population.

This is a Norwegian government funding program administered by Bufdir (The Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs) that provides operational grants to centers against incest and sexual abuse, and resource centers against rape. The purpose of the program is to provide victims of incest, sexual abuse and rape, as well as relatives of affected children and adults, with high-quality and accessible help and support by ensuring the operation of centers throughout Norway. The grant supports the operational costs of approved centers, with host municipalities eligible to apply on behalf of their centers. The framework for increases in state grants is set at 3.7 percent, though applications may request higher increases if there are strong justifications.

This grant program supports organizations working in the child welfare sector in Norway. The goal is to develop the child welfare field by stimulating user and interest organizations to strengthen their engagement and shared responsibility for vulnerable children, young people and their families. Organizations must be registered in the Norwegian Volunteer Registry and demonstrate that the program's objectives align with their core activities. The grant supports general operations of organizations that promote user participation in child welfare at individual, group and system levels. Organizations must have operated for at least two years and have a nationwide reach. The program aims to support organizations that complement other actors' efforts, have systematic influence at the system level, are representative of the target group, work for their own target group's interests, and facilitate their target group's ability to influence and participate in the organization.

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.

This is an annual operating grant program for voluntary and democratic nationwide organizations of and for persons with disabilities in Norway. The program aims to facilitate participation of members in organizations and enable them to conduct advocacy work, peer support activities, and provide services to their own members. The grant supports core internal and external activities consistent with the organization's statutes, purpose, and activity plan. Organizations must meet minimum entry requirements including having at least 250 members and members in at least four counties, though exceptions exist for organizations representing rare diagnoses.

This grant program provides funding for holiday and leisure activities for persons with disabilities in Norway. The program is administered by Bufdir (Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs) and has a total allocation of 32,000,000 NOK for 2026. The grant supports activities such as summer camps, recreational programs, travel costs, and accommodation for participants with disabilities and necessary companions. The program prioritizes activities aimed at children and youth under 26 years of age and activities taking place in Norway, although activities for other age groups or occurring outside Norway may also receive funding. Special priority is given to summer camps organized by disability organizations receiving regular operational support. The program explicitly does not prioritize funding for equipment investments, individual activities, or activities taking place during school or work hours for participants.

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 is a grant program from the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) that provides funding for housing and support services for persons over 18 years old who have been subjected to negative social control and honor-related violence. The grant supports the operation of a national service offering that helps users within safe frameworks to re-establish themselves and live as normal a life as possible. The service is intended to supplement the legally mandated support services in municipalities. Bufdir has overall responsibility for the housing and support services for young people subjected to forced marriage and honor-related violence, with the Competence Team against Negative Social Control and Honor-Related Violence coordinating and administering the service, while municipalities have operational responsibility for the content and operation of individual services.

This is a pilot grant program in Norway for establishing housing and support services for individuals over 18 who have experienced involuntary stays abroad. The program provides funding to municipalities to cover necessary costs for establishing and operating housing and support services. The pilot runs from 2024 through 2027 and aims to serve persons returning from involuntary stays abroad who have significant support needs but are not under threat, or who have additional challenges that make them unsuitable for existing services. The program will establish up to four places total, with two places to be established in 2026. Services include safe housing during a transition period and support services to help individuals reintegrate and live as normal a life as possible. This is an extension of existing services for persons over 18 affected by forced marriage, honor-related violence, and negative social control.

This is a comprehensive grant program from the Norwegian Directorate for Children, Youth and Family Affairs (Bufdir) providing operational funding to national and international youth and children's organizations in Norway. The program consists of two main components: national core support and international core support. The purpose is to facilitate children and youth participation in youth organizations, stimulate organizational engagement nationally and internationally, and secure organizations as arenas for democratic participation and decision-making. The grants are awarded by the Distribution Committee (Fordelingsutvalget), an independent administrative body under the Ministry of Children and Family Affairs. Organizations can receive base funding plus variable funding calculated based on membership numbers, local chapters, course participation days, and bonus points for board composition, member percentages, and organizational independence. The program supports operational expenses only, not individual projects.

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 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 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.

Lillestrøm kommune has a small business development fund (næringsfond) established from hydroelectric power development compensation. The fund supports business initiatives that align with the municipality's goals and UN sustainable development goals. The fund capital is NOK 1,500,000, with returns available for grants and exceptional loans for businesses in Lillestrøm municipality. Priority is given to projects involving collaboration between multiple businesses, and funding must be catalytic for the proposed initiatives to be implemented. Supported projects must contribute new knowledge, develop the business(es), and increase attractiveness for Lillestrøm. The fund cannot support debt restructuring or ongoing operations, and is subject to EU state aid regulations. Funding typically does not exceed 50% of total capital needs, and recipients must submit a report upon project completion.

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.

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.

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.

This grant supports farmers and agricultural operators in covering costs for replacement workers when they cannot participate in farm operations due to illness, pregnancy, childbirth, or caring for sick children. The subsidy aims to help agricultural enterprises maintain operations during periods when the farmer is unable to work. The grant is available to those with business income from farms, horticulture, livestock production, or year-round greenhouse production. For plant production or honey production, the grant is available during the growing season from April 15 to October 1.

SMIL (Spesielle miljøtiltak i jordbruket) is a grant program for special environmental measures in agriculture. The program supports the implementation of environmental initiatives that go beyond what is expected from normal agricultural operations. The purpose of the grant is to reduce pollution contributions from agriculture and promote natural and cultural heritage values in agricultural cultural landscapes. The program is administered by Lillestrøm Kommune and operates under a strategy framework for 2026-2030.

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.

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.

Fritidskassa is a subsidy program offered by Asker municipality aimed at enabling more children and young people to participate in leisure activities. The program provides financial support to cover costs such as equipment, travel, camps, and participation fees for regular, organized activities. Organizations and associations that operate leisure activities for children and youth in Asker municipality can apply on behalf of members who need economic support. The target group is children and young people aged 0 to 24 years who require financial assistance to participate in leisure activities. Applications are processed on a rolling basis with an expected response within three weeks. The subsidy covers ordinary activities for one year from the decision date, but does not support advanced-level pursuits, one-time events, or legally mandated services.

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.

Telemark fylkeskommune tilbyr midler for internasjonalt samarbeid til kommuner, videregående skoler, universitetet, frivillige organisasjoner, næringslivet og andre relevante aktører i Telemark. Midlene kan brukes til utvikling av internasjonale prosjekter, arbeid med EU-prosjektsøknader og andre internasjonale prosjektutviklingsaktiviteter, samt skolesamarbeid. Dette er en støtteordning som fremmer internasjonalisering og samarbeid på tvers av landegrenser for aktører i Telemark fylke. Søknader behandles gjennom det digitale systemet regionalforvaltning.no, og kriterier for tildeling er tilgjengelige i egne retningslinjer.

The RT-midler (Regional Facilitation Measures) is a funding program established through the agricultural agreement, providing grants for regional business development, recruitment, and competence building in agriculture. The program aims to strengthen value creation in the agricultural sector through support for development initiatives in conventional or organic farming, other agriculture-based industries, and measures that enhance recruitment and competence among agricultural operators. Applications must be aligned with the Strategy for Agriculture 2026-2028 and its associated Action Program. The funding is distributed through two application rounds per year, with 75% of the available budget allocated in the spring deadline and the remainder in the autumn deadline.

Telemark fylkeskommune provides operational grants to vocational colleges (fagskoler) in the county to offer competencies needed by the labor market locally, regionally, and nationally. Both private and public vocational colleges can apply for funding to support accredited higher vocational education programs. The grant aims to stimulate high quality and completion in higher vocational education while helping meet societal competency needs. The funding is distributed by the county based on allocations from the Directorate for Higher Education and Competence (HK-Dir). Eligible programs must be NOKUT-accredited or self-accredited within areas where schools have subject-area accreditation, with study locations or headquarters in Telemark.

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.

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.

Vestfold fylkeskommune offers a residency stipend that includes one week of free accommodation at composer Antonio Bibalo's artist residence, which is beautifully situated by the sea in Larvik municipality. The residence is available to all professional artists with connection to Vestfold county. The house has a small workspace on the second floor and a spacious, flexible annex. Different types of artists can work in the house. The property is located at Gon, near Hummerberget, in Larvik municipality, about 10 minutes by car from Larvik city center. The residence is positioned on a hillside with views towards Larviksfjorden and Stavernsøya. The house is owned and operated by the Norwegian Composers' Association and is a gift from Grete Lis Bibalo. It is desirable that the project will eventually be made accessible to the public in Vestfold. Artists who have not previously been awarded residency are encouraged to apply.

Following certain... incidents... with our Genetic Lifeform and Disk Operating System, Aperture Science recognizes the critical importance of AI safety research. This fellowship supports researchers working on alignment, containment protocols, and preventing AI systems from testing humans involuntarily. Areas of interest include: neural network interpretability, value alignment in autonomous systems, and robust containment for superintelligent AI. We especially welcome proposals that address the "cake problem" — ensuring AI systems deliver on their promises.

Funding for these focus areas: Endangered Species Plastics and Marine Litter Local communities where HX Expeditions operates (Antarctica, Norway, Svalbard, Greenland, Arctic Canada, Alaska, Galapagos, Iceland). Applications between 5.000 and 10.000 USD welcome.