Norad

6 programs

Program Source Relevance Funding
Norad Marine Litter Programme — Stage 2 (Invitation Only)
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Global Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
government NOK 50-80 million per year (annual allocation for the overall programme); NOK 1 billion total budget for 2025-2028 programme phase. Individual grant amounts determined during Stage 2 full application process.
Norad Oceans Thematic Portfolio
Government Grant Global Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
bilateral This is a portfolio management page — not a direct funding call. Individual grant amounts are announced through separate calls for proposals under this portfolio. The Marine Litter programme under this portfolio has a NOK 1 billion ambition for 2025-2028.
Norad Strategic Civil Society Partners (Plusspartner)
For NGOs Government Grant Global Capacity Building
bilateral No fixed grant amount — Plusspartner approval is a status that gives preferential treatment in grant applications. Approved organisations compete for specific grant calls. One example: NOK 137 million/year for 5 years was awarded to one Plusspartner in the 2025 civil society call.
Norad – Guarantees for Renewable Energy Investments in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Government Blended Finance Investment Climate
bilateral Up to NOK 1 billion available in this call round; preferred minimum guarantee size NOK 200 million. Total scheme budget NOK 5 billion. Associated with guarantee premium and administration fees (not a grant).
Norad – NOK 100 Million for Private Sector Development in Ukraine (2026–2027)
Government Grant Climate
bilateral Total call budget NOK 100 million (approx. EUR 8.5 million) for 2026-2027; full details in Grants Portal
Norad – Support for Community-Led Approaches to Address Basic Human Needs in Afghanistan
Government Grant Capacity Building
bilateral Budget not specified on the Norad page; full details in the Grants Portal

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