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Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Grants for Special Projects (NFDs tilskudd til særskilte prosjekter)

Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries Grants for Special Projects (NFDs tilskudd til særskilte prosjekter)

Funds projects in Norway advancing trade, fisheries, and local capacity through flexible discretionary support.

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Norway's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries (NFD) operates a continuously open, discretionary grant scheme called "tilskudd til særskilte prosjekter" (grants for special projects) that funds initiatives aligned with government trade and fisheries policy. The scheme is refreshed annually — the 2026 designation follows the same structure as the 2024 and 2025 editions — and accepts application

Collaboration networks, co-financed policy research, information initiatives, international organizations, pilot projects aligned with government business and fisheries policy.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
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.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.regjeringen.no