kulturradet.no (10.11.2020) The government has introduced a new stimulus scheme for the cultural sector for the autumn of 2020, with a framework of NOK 500 million. In addition, the compensation scheme will be continued with a framework of NOK 200 million and NOK 50 million to strengthen existing schemes under the Norwegian Cultural Fund. The Ministry of Culture has proposed that the stimulation scheme be continued until the summer of 2021, but this must first be approved by the Parliament.
The government has introduced a new stimulus scheme for the cultural sector for the autumn of 2020, with a framework of NOK 500 million. In addition, the compensation scheme will be continued with a framework of NOK 200 million and NOK 50 million to strengthen existing schemes under the Norwegian Cultural Fund. The compensation scheme will be continued with a limit of NOK 200 million, but will be reduced to 70% compensation from October and 50% from November. For October to December, it will only be possible to receive compensation for canceled events. The announcement and application form will be ready as soon as the regulations are in place. The Ministry of Culture has proposed that the stimulation scheme be continued until the summer of 2021, but this must first be approved by the Parliament.
Here you will find information and measures from the Cultural Council related to the coronavirus.
New stimulation scheme for the cultural sector
The government has introduced a new stimulus scheme for the cultural sector for the autumn of 2020, with a framework of NOK 500 million. In addition, the compensation scheme will be continued with a framework of NOK 200 million and NOK 50 million to strengthen existing schemes under the Norwegian Cultural Fund. The Ministry of Culture has proposed that the stimulation scheme be continued until the summer of 2021, but this must first be approved by the Storting.
Read more about the stimulation scheme and apply here.
Read our answers to frequently asked questions about the stimulation scheme here.
Case processing and allocations take place continuously.
See the Ministry of Culture's press release here.
Compensation scheme for September to December
The compensation scheme will be continued with a limit of NOK 200 million, but will be reduced to 70% compensation from October and 50% from November. For October to December, it will only be possible to receive compensation for canceled events. The announcement and application form will be ready as soon as the regulations are in place.
The Ministry of Culture will extend the scheme to apply to events that are canceled as a result of all public orders, not just state ones.
The change is subject to ESA approval.
Compensation scheme for the period 1 May to 31 August
1100 applications for the compensation scheme have now been processed.
Canceled, postponed or changed projects as a result of the corona crisis
As of the application deadline of 2 December, projects that have received grants cannot be canceled and the grant funds retained.
The Cultural Council will continue to show spaciousness in the assessment of reallocations, changes and postponements. This must be applied for as normal.
Our other subsidy schemes
Application processing and payment of grants goes as usual in the Cultural Council.
If you need technical assistance, contact support . And
The international programs
The international programs where the Cultural Council is the Norwegian contact point are affected by the corona situation and some deadlines have been postponed.
See updated information on the EEA funds .
See updated information about Creative Europe .