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Temporary Grant Scheme for Fishers in the Oslofjord (Midlertidig tilskuddsordning for fiskere i Oslofjorden)

Temporary Grant Scheme for Fishers in the Oslofjord (Midlertidig tilskuddsordning for fiskere i Oslofjorden)

Funds temporary relief for Oslofjord fishers affected by new ecological restrictions and transition management.

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The Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries (NFD) established a temporary one-time compensation scheme for commercial fishers affected by zero-fishing zones (nullfiskeområder) introduced in Oslofjorden from 1 January 2026. The total budget is 25 million NOK — an initial 15 million NOK state appropriation increased by 10 million NOK in the revised national budget — and the per-recipient…

What this grant funds

Transition compensation for commercial shrimp vessel owners under 11 meters in Oslofjorden affected by zero-fishing zones from 1 January 2026.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.One-off
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.NOK 25M
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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.regjeringen.no