Berekraftig verdiskaping i Vestland fylke

Vestland fylkeskommune publishes a recurring grant for sustainable value creation ("berekraftig verdiskaping"). The stub's original generic URL no longer resolves; the current live incarnation of the scheme is published as "Tilskot til berekraftig verdiskaping 2026", and the facts below are transcribed from that 2026 call page.

According to the page, the grant supports regional development projects that contribute to sustainable value creation through responsible use of natural resources, green business development and innovation. It funds "tidsavgrensa tiltak" (time-limited initiatives), including development work, methodology development, and facilitation of competence and business development.

On eligibility, the page states applicants may be "Næringsaktørar, kommunar, kunnskapsmiljø og andre utviklingsaktørar i Vestland" (business actors, municipalities, knowledge environments and other development actors in Vestland).

On funding, the page states a total budget of 18 million NOK for 2026, that the county funds a maximum of 50% of approved costs (minimum 50% from other sources), and gives typical award sizes: 200,000–500,000 kr for smaller projects, 500,000–1,500,000 kr for larger projects, and exceptionally up to 2 million kr. These are recorded as total budget: 18000000, funding rate pct: 50 and max amount: 2000000 in NOK.

On the deadline, the page states "15. april 2026" (recorded as closes at: 2026-04-15). Applications are submitted through the regionalforvaltning.no portal. The page lists two mandatory attachments — an activity budget ("Aktivitetsbudsjett") and a de minimis aid form — and permits optional documents such as timeline/milestone plans and partner participation confirmations. The contacts named are randi.lotsberg@vlfk.no, heidi.bjonnes.larsen@vlfk.no and ashild.steine@vlfk.no. The page notes a most recent update of "6. mars" (6 March 2026).