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This grant program supports adult amateur groups engaged in voluntary activities within theater, scenic dance, revue, improv, live-action roleplay (LAIV) and similar performing arts. The purpose of the grant scheme is to stimulate voluntary activity and broad participation in theater and scenic dance among adult amateurs throughout Norway. Groups can apply for support for expenses related to production and performances/shows, theater rehearsals, and courses for group members. Eligible activities include various performative forms such as revue, scenic dance (including hip hop, ballet, or belly dancing), musical theater, improv, new circus, and similar activities. The grant can be used for typical expenses such as rent, scenography, fees for external professionals, rental of equipment and technicians, participation in external courses for group members, and more. Each group can apply for up to 30,000 NOK per round.

This grant program aims to stimulate adult amateurs throughout Norway to participate in voluntary activities within theater and scenic dance. The program supports amateur theater groups with funding for various costs related to their activities. Amateur theater in this context includes various performative art forms such as revue, scenic dance (hip-hop, ballet, belly dance), musical theater, improv, new circus, and similar forms, as well as role-playing/LARP. Each group can apply for up to 30,000 Norwegian kroner per application round. The program is administered by the Norwegian Arts Council (Kulturdirektoratet) and funded by gaming revenue. Applications are evaluated with the principle that all groups meeting the requirements generally receive funding, though amounts may be adjusted based on available funds in each round.