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This grant program supports non-statutory boat route services in Vestfold county, Norway. The program provides subsidies to private and/or public operators who establish passenger boat routes that are not legally mandated. From 2024, annual grants were awarded for a four-year period (2024-27), subject to annual budget allocation by the county council. The subsidy can cover up to 60% of total costs from all public sources combined, with ticket revenues going entirely to the operator. Applicants are responsible for determining routes, stops, and capacity, as well as obtaining necessary permits, certificates, insurance, and agreements with docking locations. The program emphasizes accessibility and good mobility throughout the entire journey chain. Support is provided under de minimis aid rules according to Commission Regulation No. 1407/2013. The next application round will not occur until the 2028 season, pending budget prioritization.

This grant program supports the preservation of protected and conserved vessels (freda og verna fartøy) that represent Norway's maritime cultural heritage. The program provides funding for securing, restoration, and maintenance of historic vessels that represent various aspects of Norwegian maritime history including fishing, cargo and passenger transport, recreation, infrastructure, research, foreign trade, and commerce. The grant scheme aims to preserve cultural monuments that tell the story of Norway's development as a maritime nation. The program helps secure vessels against loss, restore them, and contribute to keeping them operational. Trøndelag County Council distributes these funds regionally to support the preservation of maritime cultural history for future generations.