# Volunteerism and funding in Norway

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/volunteerism-and-funding-in-norway
> Updated: 2026-09-29T13:51:07.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

In Drammen, Norway, nominations have opened for the 2026 Volunteerism Prize, an award of 40,000 NOK intended for individuals or groups performing unpaid community work. The ceremony is set for December 5 at Drammen City Hall.

Parallel to these celebrations, concerns have emerged regarding the financial stability of volunteer-led organizations in Norway. Elizabeth Chigwida of the Norwegian Handicap Federation (HBF) Hordaland indicated that local chapters face increasing dependency on unpredictable gift funds from local banks. Unlike larger organizations that benefit from steady state operational grants, the HBF must utilize significant volunteer capacity to repeatedly apply for various project funds, foundations, and grants to support families and children with disabilities.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-29: Drammen municipality opens nominations for Volunteerism Prize

Drammen municipality is seeking nominations for its 2026 Volunteerism Prize, while HBF Hordaland warns of funding uncertainties facing volunteer organizations.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/drammen-municipality-opens-nominations-for-volunteerism-prize

### 2026-09-24: Denmark celebrates National Volunteer Day and opens award nominations

Denmark celebrates National Volunteer Day, honoring community contributors. Nominations are also open for the ‘Volunteer of the Year 2026’ award, featuring a 75,000 DKK prize.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/denmark-celebrates-national-volunteer-day-and-opens-award-nominations

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Cite as: Volunteerism and funding in Norway. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/volunteerism-and-funding-in-norway