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The Norwegian Lotteries and Foundations Authority has now launched an application form for the grant scheme for public events of national value in the sports sector. The applications will be processed continuously.The scheme includes league games in the top division in team sports for seniors as well as in the second highest division in mens football Norwegian championships for seniors in all sports European and world championships for seniors European and world cups and events of similar status for seniors and international matches for seniors.The organizer can apply for additional costs and lower income related to the event as a result of restrictions or advice in connection with the Covid-19 outbreak.This is an event that is of great interest to the Norwegian population and I think many people miss watching our sports heroes both live and on TV. The scheme will facilitate that these events can go as planned if the infection situation allows it. So far in 2021 this has been difficult but through the scheme the organizer can receive 50 percent of the approved application amount for a canceled event says Minister of Culture and Gender Equality Abid Raja. The scheme applies in principle for the period 1 January - 30 June 2021. Applicants in the scheme for public events of national value must be registered in the Volunteer Register.The infection situation is such that being able to open up to larger crowds in the arenas is still some distance away. Funds have therefore been set aside to be able to continue the scheme in July and August says the Minister of Culture and Gender Equality. About the stimulation schemes for volunteering and sportsA total of NOK 1485 million has been allocated to stimulus schemes for volunteering and sports from 1 January to 31 August 2021. The funds are divided into two schemes a broad stimulus scheme and the scheme for public events of national value in the sports sector.Earlier this week it was announced that the incentive scheme for the voluntary sector will be adjusted so that it is possible to apply for support for both additional costs and lower income as a result of government-imposed coronary restrictions. The adjustment must be approved by ESA.In addition NOK 255 million was distributed to more than 20000 organizations based on reported information from the VAT compensation scheme.
