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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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.