The council manages NOK 95,000 in regional cultural fund grants

Longyearbyen lokalstyre (the local council) manages grants from regional cultural funds, allocated by Kultur- og likestillingsdepartementet (the Ministry of Culture and Equality).

In 2026, the local council has received NOK 95,000 to distribute.

Purpose

The grant is to contribute to increased activity and participation in cultural life, strengthen the interaction between professional and voluntary cultural life, and contribute to an open, inclusive and diverse cultural life in Longyearbyen.

Support can be applied for, among other things, for artistic activity, concerts, performances, exhibitions, festivals and other cultural projects.

No support is given for investment in or maintenance of buildings and facilities, or for measures that mainly concern sports or outdoor recreation.

Who can apply?

Teams, associations, businesses and other actors that are registered in Enhetsregisteret (the Central Coordinating Register for Legal Entities) and have activity in Longyearbyen can apply for the grant.

How to apply

The local council is establishing a digital application portal for the scheme. It expects the application portal to open in October 2026, with an application deadline in November 2026.

Applicants must wait to submit an application until the application portal has opened. Applications must be sent through the digital portal, not by email.

Information about the opening of the portal and the final application deadline will be published on the page.

Reporting and accounts

Grant recipients must report on how the measure was carried out and how the grant was used. The report and accounts must be submitted by the deadline given in the grant letter.

Grants that are not used in accordance with the conditions of the award can be required to be repaid in full or in part.

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