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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.

The European Solidarity Corps volunteer program allows young people aged 18-30 to work as volunteers in one of 32 European countries for two to twelve months. Participants can work on projects related to culture, environment, children and youth, sports, integration, or other themes of interest. The program provides comprehensive support including all expenses covered, pocket money, language courses, insurance, seminars, and a dedicated mentor. Volunteers work 30-38 hours per week and receive work experience while learning a new language and culture. All expenses are covered with no requirements for education, experience, or language skills. The program is fully funded through the European Solidarity Corps, with host organizations applying for support on behalf of the volunteers.

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.

Ungdomsstyrte prosjekter (Youth Participation Activities) er en støtteordning for unge mennesker mellom 13 og 30 år som ønsker å gjøre en forskjell gjennom eget prosjekt. Dette kan være å lage kampanjer, arrangere konferanser, organisere workshops, lage rollespill, sette opp seminarer med politikere eller andre initiativ som engasjerer ungdom i sivilsamfunnet og demokratiske prosesser. Prosjektene kan gjennomføres lokalt eller i samarbeid med ungdommer i andre byer eller land. Prosjektet kan vare fra tre måneder til to år, og inkluderer planlegging, forberedelser, gjennomføring av aktiviteter og evaluering. Støtten gis i euro med maksimalt €60 000, og beregnes ut ifra varighet, antall deltakere og type aktiviteter. Midlene kan dekke prosjektledelse, møter og aktiviteter, reisekostnader (med ekstra støtte til miljøvennlige transportmidler), konferanser og arrangementer, voksenstøtte/veileder, tilrettelegging for inkludering, samt visum og vaksiner. For å ha større sjanse til å få innvilget søknaden bør prosjektet enten gi unge mulighet til å engasjere seg i sivilsamfunnet og demokratisk liv, eller utvikle deltakende strukturer som gir unge mulighet til å påvirke beslutninger som berører dem. Søkere kan være formelle foreninger, organisasjoner eller uformelle grupper og vennegjenger. Dette er den eneste støtteordningen i Erasmus+ ungdom der man ikke trenger en internasjonal partner. Programmet administreres av Erasmus+ ungdom, som er en del av Barne-, ungdoms- og familiedirektoratet (Bufdir) i Norge, finansiert av EU. Søknader sendes gjennom EUs søknadsportal, og man får svar omtrent to måneder etter søknadsfrist.

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 promotes equality for people with disabilities in society by increasing awareness and respect for human rights and combating stereotypes, prejudices, and discrimination in accordance with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The program provides funding for education, competence raising, awareness building, attitude-shaping work, and knowledge development. Organizations, religious and philosophical communities, counties, municipalities, and city districts in Oslo can apply for grants for projects lasting up to 3 years. The program prioritizes initiatives that advance equality rather than individual assistance, equipment purchases, or building projects. Applicants must be registered in the Volunteer Register, have their own organization number, have existed for at least 2 years, and have written ethical guidelines and procedures that safeguard the rights and safety of children, young people, and vulnerable groups.

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 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 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 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 supports central-level voluntary organizations that provide activity programs in at least five municipalities for children and youth aged 0-24 who are at risk of social exclusion. The program funds projects organized as group activities during leisure time, including national summer vacation programs, year-round leisure activities, or combinations of vacation and leisure activities. Activities must take place during children's free time - afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays. The grant requires organizations to be registered in the Norwegian Volunteer Registry and to have activities in at least five municipalities or districts. Organizations must contribute a minimum of 5% co-financing of the total grant amount. The program aims to prevent social exclusion among children and youth from low-income families, those lacking social networks, those disconnected from school or work, and those not participating in leisure activities.

This grant supports special projects and activities for children and youth (ages 0-24) at risk of social exclusion that do not fit into other predefined activity categories within the inclusion program. The funding is intended for innovative or unique leisure-time activities that contribute to inclusion goals but are of a different character than standard activity types. Activities must take place during free time (afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays) and be organized as group offerings. The program emphasizes high-quality applications due to its open-ended nature and fewer predefined criteria. Eligible applicants include public institutions, voluntary organizations, and private actors, with the requirement that participating municipalities must be enrolled in the broader inclusion scheme. The funding aims to prevent children and young people from experiencing social exclusion due to risk factors such as growing up in low-income families, lacking social networks, limited school/work connections, or minimal participation in leisure activities.

This grant supports municipalities in Norway to coordinate, facilitate, and organize collaboration internally within the municipality and between the municipality and other actors. The goal is to increase participation of children and young people (ages 0-24) at risk of social exclusion in leisure activities. Coordination work must occur at the systems level. Municipalities can establish or further develop collaborative structures, create action plans for increased participation in leisure activities, develop overviews of leisure activities, create routines for collaboration, and work toward good information exchange among all who work with the target group. The coordination work should be based on existing conditions related to children and young people's participation in leisure activities in the municipality, including identifying barriers to participation and existing support measures. Youth participation should be facilitated through methods such as youth conferences or inclusion of student/youth councils in coordination work.

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 activity guides who work to help children and youth who are on the outside, participate in leisure activities. An activity guide functions as a mediator of information and support, helping to lower the threshold for participating in leisure activities. The guide can be contacted via an interest form on the internet or through contact persons in the municipality, a voluntary organization, or club/association. After a child/youth/family has expressed interest, the activity guide contacts the family to find a suitable leisure activity for the child/youth in the local community. The activity guide clarifies practical questions such as payment or need for equipment, follows the child to the leisure activity, and arranges further follow-up. The target group is children and youth aged 0-24 years who are at risk of social exclusion for various reasons, including growing up in low-income families, lacking social networks, lacking connection to school/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 grant program supports part-time jobs, summer jobs, job preparatory activities, guidance and courses for children and youth ages 0-24 who are at risk of social exclusion. The program aims to provide work experience through jobs arranged through municipalities or organized as work placements in businesses. Activities must take place during leisure time (afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays) and include follow-up of both youth and employers. The grant can support offers of two-week summer jobs, weekly part-time jobs throughout the year, or job-preparatory activities such as job search courses, mentorship programs, and courses related to conflict management and social coping. Activities may also include volunteer work opportunities that help the target group enter the workforce, including practical work experience, CV and job application skills, and interview practice.

This grant supports the establishment or continuation of local leisure funds (fritidskasse) to cover costs associated with participation in leisure activities for children and youth at risk of social exclusion. The funds can be used to cover equipment, travel to leisure activities, and expenses related to camps or competitions. Examples include travel expenses for weekly leisure activities, participation in football tournaments, band gatherings, and equipment such as shoes, uniforms, skis, balls, skates, instruments, or similar. Municipalities can additionally cover participation fees for regular, organized leisure activities. The leisure fund must be organized in collaboration between the municipality and voluntary organizations, and should be structured so that the target group does not experience stigma when using it. The program aims to increase participation in leisure activities for children and youth aged 0-24 who face risks of social exclusion due to factors such as low family income, limited social networks, lack of connection to school or work, or limited participation in leisure activities.

This grant supports cultural, recreational, and holiday activities organized as group offerings for children and young people aged 0-24 who are at risk of social exclusion. Eligible activities include summer camps, overnight trips, after-school activities, theater groups, homework help, and similar programs. Activities must be organized as group offerings that take place during leisure time (afternoons, evenings, weekends, and holidays) and should create safety, community, belonging, and mastery. The program requires participating municipalities to have a coordination function that oversees voluntary and public work directed at the target group. Funding is provided for periods up to three years with a minimum grant amount of 50,000 NOK per year.

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.

Driftstilskuddet er en støtteordning for lokale kulturorganisasjoner i Lillestrøm kommune. Tilskuddet skal bidra til økt aktivitet i frivillig sektor og beregnes ut fra organisasjonenes drifts- og administrasjonskostnader og aktivitetsnivå. Med driftstilskudd gis en grunnstøtte til drift av lag og foreninger innen kulturområdet. Kommunen ønsker å tilrettelegge for varierte kulturtilbud og opplevelser som kan aktivisere mennesker i alle aldre og med ulike forutsetninger. Ordningen bidrar til aktiviteter som stimulerer, skaper glede, personlig utfoldelse og mellommenneskelig kontakt. Driftstilskuddet gis til åpne frivillige organisasjoner som driver kulturarbeid i vid forstand til beste for allmenheten i Lillestrøm kommune.

Driftstilskuddet er en støtteordning for lokale, flerkulturelle organisasjoner i Lillestrøm kommune. Tilskuddet skal bidra til integrering og økt frivillig aktivitet blant innvandrergrupper. Ordningen gjelder kun for kultur-/innvandrerforeninger, det vil si frivillige lag og foreninger som har hovedandelen av sine medlemmer med opprinnelse fra andre land enn Norge. Tilskuddet tildeles basert på antall medlemmer over 6 år som er registrert i foreningen. Alle medlemmene må betale medlemsavgift og være registrert med navn, adresse, e-post, telefonnummer og fødselsår. Foreningen må ha jevnlige aktiviteter for sine medlemmer og ha eksistert i mer enn 1 år. Organisasjonen må være registrert i Brønnøysundregisteret, Frivillighetsregisteret og i Lillestrøm kommunes lag- og foreningsregister.

Ravinefondet er et tilskuddsprogram etablert av Lillestrøm kommune for å støtte bærekraftig forvaltning og skjøtsel av raviner i kommunen. Ravinelandskapet på Romerike er unikt og internasjonalt sjeldent, og står på Norsk rødliste for naturtyper. Fondet ble opprettet i 2020 for å gi støtte til tiltak som bidrar til bedre forvaltning av ravinene og skape samarbeid mellom kommunal og privat forvaltning. Programmet støtter tiltak som innføring av beiting og slått, fjerning av fremmede arter, fjerning av søppel, og kartlegging av raviner. I 2026 er det særlig fokus på fjerning av gammel piggtråd som er skadelig for dyr og miljø. Tilskuddet kan dekke inntil 60% av kostnadene til et tiltak, med maksimalt 200 000 NOK per tiltak. Midlene etterbetales etter at tiltaket er gjennomført og rapportert. Grunneiere med kartlagte raviner på sin eiendom, frivillige organisasjoner, og kommunen som grunneier kan søke om tilskudd. Tiltakene må være i tråd med Plan for vern av raviner i delområde Skedsmo og anbefalinger i Naturbase. Landbruksaktører kan kombinere tilskudd fra ravinefondet med andre ordninger som SMIL for å finansiere positive tiltak med opptil 100 prosent. Raviner med nasjonal verdi (A-verdi) kan bli prioritert, men det foretas en helhetsvurdering av tiltakets potensial. Søknadsfristen for 2026 er 1. mars, og tiltak må være gjennomført og rapportert innen 31. oktober 2026.

Lillestrøm kommune tilbyr tilskudd til møteplasser for barn og unge for å sikre at alle barn og unge har mulighet til å delta på et fritidstilbud i nærhet av der de bor. Møteplasser skal være et sted for å være sosial, drive egenaktivitet og et sted å være uten å måtte ha forkunnskaper eller spesielle talenter, for eksempel fritidsklubber og ungdomshus. Tilskuddet kan gis til åpne frivillige organisasjoner og grupper som driver barne- og ungdomsarbeid til beste for allmenheten i Lillestrøm kommune. Det skal være lett for barn og unge å delta på aktivitetene uavhengig av hvor de bor, oppfølging fra foreldre eller foresatte og økonomisk ståsted. Fritidsfeltet er en verdifull arena for barn og unges helse og en viktig, uformell arena i kommunenes folkehelsearbeid. Lillestrøm kommune er stor i utstrekning, og for å nå målet om at alle barn og unge skal ha et fritidstilbud i nærhet av der de bor og bidra til å styrke de unges psykiske helse, er det essensielt med gode samarbeid mellom kommunen og frivilligheten. Tiltaket skal skape gode holdninger og forebygge utenforskap ved å fremme respekt, inkludering og trygghet gjennom aktiviteter og sosialt fellesskap. Programmet prioriterer tiltak i områdene Sørumsand og Lillestrøm by, samt aktiviteter i helgen og for juniorgruppa (10-13 år). Det gis støtte til både regelmessige tiltak og enkeltarrangementer som for eksempel åpen hall. Alle som mottar tilskudd må innhente politiattest for de som skal bidra i tilbudet, delta på fagmøter i regi av seksjon for møteplasser for barn og unge, og etablere dialog og samarbeid med den lokale kommunale fritidsklubben. Det skal til sammen deles ut omtrent 1 million kroner.

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 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.

Kompetanseløft Trøndersk Landbruk (KTL) offers financial support for competence development activities for farmers and forest owners in Trøndelag region. The program is a 3-year project owned by Nord- and Sør-Trøndelag Bondelag, ALLSKOG, Fylkeskommunen and Fylkesmannen. The goal is to increase the competitiveness of Trøndelag agriculture through increased knowledge and competence. KTL provides grants for four types of competence development activities: experience groups (erfaringsgrupper) - fixed groups of farmers/forest owners meeting regularly to discuss professional topics and learn from each other; peer learning (kollegalæring) - groups administered by organizations where participants learn through discussions and study visits; mentoring arrangements (mentorordning) - formal agreements between farmers for guidance and advice; and professional training (fagopplæring) - organized by local agricultural associations with external speakers and study tours. The support is provided with a 12-month work deadline.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Asker kommune offers a grant program to support organizations, associations, clubs and other actors that provide food distribution to families and individuals living with low-income challenges during the Christmas season. The goal of this funding is to support extra food distribution activities in connection with the Christmas period. The funds must primarily be used in the current year, and applicants can expect a response within three weeks after the application is submitted.

This grant supports organizers of the Asker Culture Festival, taking place May 30 - June 7, 2026 across Asker municipality. The festival welcomes local and professional participants including musicians, dancers, theatre performers, writers, artists, and food and culture actors to create a diverse cultural offering. The funding supports local cultural events, short-distance culture, cultural exhibitions and collaborations with focus on creativity, inclusion and community. Arrangements can include concerts, performances, workshops, exhibitions and taste samples from around the world, with activities for both children and adults. The grant aims to stimulate local cultural participation throughout Asker municipality, support professional cultural actors in collaboration with amateurs, associations and clubs, and contribute to interaction and knowledge sharing between local art and culture actors.

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).

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.

The Aktivitetspotten is a project and activity grant program offered by Asker Kommune to support projects and activities within culture, community, sports, outdoor recreation, social and humanitarian work. The grant aims to support the realization of the municipality's thematic plans for citizenship, promote participation in activities and events, stimulate organizations to create projects and activities, and provide residents with a rich offering of experiences. The program specifically supports work aligned with the municipality's plans for physical activity, sports and outdoor recreation, culture, and citizenship, as well as the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Funding is available for projects, activities, events, and course participation that take place in Asker or benefit Asker-based organizations. Applicants can include individuals, organizations, associations, and other actors working within the eligible fields, including entities outside the municipality if the activity benefits Asker residents.

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.

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.

Arrangementsstøtten skal bidra til å nå mål i strategi for kultur og reiseliv for Telemark fylkeskommune. Ordningen støtter arrangementer med regional verdi som gjennomføres i Telemark og bidrar til å nå mål i Telemark fylkeskommunes strategi for kultur og reiseliv. Søknader kan komme fra arrangører av store nasjonale og internasjonale arrangementer innenfor idrett, organisasjoner innenfor kultur og friluftsliv, samt profesjonelle kunstnere, arrangører og kulturutøvere. Retningslinjene for ordningen ble vedtatt av hovedutvalg for kultur, reiseliv og frivillighet 19. november 2025, og søknadene vil bli behandlet av hovedutvalget i april 2026.

Telemark fylkeskommune tilbyr flerårige samarbeidsavtaler til aktører på kulturfeltet i Telemark. Fylkeskommunen har inngått samarbeidsavtaler med 31 aktører på kulturfeltet for perioden 2026-2028. Avtalene skal bidra til å nå mål i ny strategi for kultur og reiseliv. Ordningen er åpen for profesjonelle kunstnere, kulturutøvere og ensembler, kompetansesentre, festivaler og profesjonelle arrangører, samt frivillige organisasjoner med regionalt nedslagsfelt innen kunst, kultur, idrett og friluftsliv. Nye samarbeidsavtaler vil bli lyst ut igjen i 2028, og vil da gjelde for fire år (2029-2032).

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 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.

Telemark fylkeskommune tilbyr tilskudd til idrettsarrangementer for å bidra til at det blir arrangert flere nye og store idrettsarrangementer i Telemark. Ordningen skal legge til rette for en aktiv og attraktiv region, der idrettsarrangementer med regional, nasjonal og internasjonal betydning er viktige for å bygge Telemark som idrettsfylke. Midlene som tildeles skal gi arrangørene støtte i planleggingen og gjennomføringen av arrangementene. Fylkeskommunen ønsker å bidra til at det blir arrangert flere idrettsarrangementer i fylket, og dermed styrke regionens posisjon som en aktiv idrettsregion.

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.

RK-midlene (Rekruttering og kompetanseheving) er tilskuddsmidler satt av gjennom jordbruksoppgjøret over Landbrukets utviklingsfond. Det overordnede målet for tilskuddsordningen er å bidra til rekruttering og kompetanseheving av næringsutøvere som kan ivareta og styrke verdiskapingen i landbruket regionalt. Målgruppen for midlene er etablerte og potensielle næringsutøvere i landbrukssektoren i Telemark fylke. Tilskuddet kan gis til tiltak som bidrar til rekruttering og kompetanseheving hos næringsutøvere innenfor rammer fastsatt i jordbruksoppgjøret og statsbudsjettet. Prioriterte områder for ordningen inkluderer støtte til etterutdanning i landbruket, og tiltak som retter seg mot rekruttering, likestilling og omdømmebygging. Særlig prioriteres tiltak som bidrar til å styrke rekruttering til landbruksutdanning og etterutdanning for næringsutøvere. Det kan gis inntil 50% tilskudd av godkjent kostnadsoverslag, og i særlig begrunnede tilfeller kan det gis inntil 75% tilskudd. Søkere må være kommuner, organisasjoner, forsknings- og utviklingsinstitusjoner eller naturbruksskoler registrert i Enhetsregisteret. Tilskuddsrammen for 2024 er 518 000 kroner. Kostnader til kursdeltageres reise og opphold kan ikke inkluderes i kostnadsoverslaget. Søknaden må begrunnes med hvilke prioriteringer i handlingsprogrammet for 2024 til Regionalt næringsprogram (RNP) tiltaket bidrar til.

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 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.

Vestfold fylkeskommune deler ut inntil 5 stipend årlig til idretts- og parautøvere. Toppidrettsstipend skal bidra til å bygge Vestfold som idrettsfylke samt legge til rette for en aktiv og attraktiv region. Det skal gi unge utøvere inspirasjon og muligheter til videre satsing og personlig utvikling i sin idrett. Det kan søkes stipend til trening, konkurranse og utstyr. Tildelingene bør sees i sammenheng med talentutviklingsprosjekter i Vestfold. Toppidrettsstipend kan mottas mer enn en gang. Utøveren må være fra Vestfold, representere fortrinnsvis en klubb fra Vestfold, være i aldersgruppen 18-23 år, og kunne dokumentere resultater på høyt nasjonalt/internasjonalt nivå. Søkere må sende inn faktaopplysninger, CV, budsjett, og anbefaling fra relevant idrettsorganisasjon.

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.