Forsterke// Ringvirkninger 2026

Cultiva - Kristiansand kommunes energiverksstiftelse has announced this call under the title "Forsterke// Ringvirkninger 2026".

The page opens by stating the purpose and total amount available: "Cultiva lyser ut 3 millioner kroner til prosjekter som styrker små og mellomstore aktører innen kunst- og kulturfeltet slik at de kan utvikle seg videre og skape ringvirkninger for Kristiansand." (Translation: "Cultiva is announcing 3 million kroner for projects that strengthen small and medium-sized actors within the arts and culture field so that they can develop further and create ripple effects for Kristiansand.") A total of 3 million NOK is allocated to projects; the page does not state a minimum or maximum amount per individual project.

On who may apply, the page states: "Aktører innenfor kunst- og kulturfeltet i Kristiansand kan søke" (Translation: "Actors within the arts and culture field in Kristiansand may apply"), and notes that "Idrett er en del av det utvidede kulturbegrepet" (Translation: "Sport is part of the extended concept of culture"). The page indicates that applicants must have a real connection to Kristiansand municipality, that ad hoc groupings of several actors with different organisational forms are permitted, and that all applicants must have an organisation number.

The application deadline is fixed: "Søknadsfrist er torsdag 15. januar 2026 kl. 24:00" (Translation: "Application deadline is Thursday 15 January 2026 at 24:00"). Applications are submitted through an online application form ("Søknadsskjema"). The page also states that "Alle søkere må gjennomgå sjekkliste på nettsiden før de sender inn søknad" (Translation: "All applicants must go through the checklist on the website before submitting an application").

The page mentions three information webinars held via Teams (15 December, 5 January and 12 January) and states that a board decision is to be taken on 3 February 2026, with applicants notified afterwards. No application email address and no scheme code are printed on the page, and no parent programme is named.