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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.

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.

Utviklingsmidlene skal bidra til å nå mål i strategi for kultur og reiseliv for Telemark fylkeskommune. This grant supports development projects that contribute to achieving the goals outlined in Telemark County's strategy for culture and tourism. The funding is designed for professional actors in the culture and tourism sectors to implement innovative projects that align with the regional strategic priorities. Applications are reviewed politically by the main committee in April following the March deadline.

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.