Grants & Fellowships / Verified 2 September 2026
Kulturdirektoratet offers partial grants for equipment purchases at artist collectives and guest residencies in Norway. Applicants must be organized entities with collective governance, minimum three permanent users, and external access. Deadline is October 7, 2026; no application fee.
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What the organizer actually says
Deadline. October 7, 2026
“15. september kl. 13:00 (September 15 at 1:00 PM)”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Cost to apply. Free to apply
“Free”On file — not confirmed on a public page
What you get. Partial grant funding for equipment purchase; full financing not provided; amount varies based on budget, financing plan, and available comm
“Equipment grants (partial funding only; no full financing). Amount determined by panel review of budget and financing plan.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
Who can apply. Collectives/residencies organized as entities with collective governance and responsible management. Collectives must have at least 3 permanent users and offer external access (exceptions possible). Organizations and businesses with own org
“for artist collectives and guest artist residencies serving visual artists, crafts artists, and photographers in Norway.”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
How they choose.
“Visual Arts Arrangers Panel (arrangørutvalget for visuell kunst) reviews applications on professional content quality, project relevance, feasibility, whether project builds/develops professional community, climate/environmental considerations, and compliance with previous conditions. Prioritizes di”✓ Checked on the organizer’s site
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