About Stiftelsen Jenny og Per Martinsens Minnefond
Stiftelsen Jenny og Per Martinsens Minnefond appears to support very local, community-building activity in Østre Toten, with a strong emphasis on public-benefit projects, volunteerism, culture, and youth development. The grant programs suggest a practical, place-based funder that backs local associations, events, inclusion efforts, and initiatives that strengthen settlement, employment, and community identity. It also recognizes individuals and groups through prizes and stipends, especially for unpaid volunteer work and emerging cultural or athletic talent.
Focus Areas
Local Community Development in Østre TotenVolunteer Recognition and Grassroots Civic EngagementCulture and Community EventsYouth Talent Development in Arts and SportsSocial Inclusion and IntegrationChild and Youth Participation in Leisure Activities
Giving Approach
Primarily small, localized grants and awards tied to municipal programs, with some annual deadlines and some rolling or biannual opportunities. Support is typically open to local associations, clubs, and community actors, and includes fixed awards/stipends (e.g., kr 10,000–20,000) as well as project support for community initiatives.
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Most opportunities are limited to Østre Toten and favor local organizations, associations, or individuals connected to the municipality. Watch the specific deadlines closely: some funds have annual cutoffs (such as 1. april and 1. mai), while others are rolling; for awards like Ildsjelprisen, nominations can be submitted continuously.
Notable grantees:
• Kolbu jente- og guttemusikkorps
• Ole Anton Hoel
• Maj-Britt Andersen
• Ingrid Håkegård Eichler
• Marthe Mæhlum Johansen
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Stiftelsen Jenny og Per Martinsens Minnefond that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Aug 1, 2026
Utviklingsfondet
bosettingnæringsutviklingsysselsetting+1 more
Who can apply: Prosjekter som fremmer bosetting, næringsutvikling, sysselsetting og stedsutvikling. Søknaden må inneholde kort prosjektbeskrivelse, målsettinger, kostnadsoverslag og finansieringsplan.
Deadline: 1. februar, 1. mai, 1. august og 1. november hvert år
Who can apply: Prosjekter som fremmer bosetting, næringsutvikling, sysselsetting og stedsutvikling. Søknad må inneholde prosjektbeskrivelse, målsettinger, kostnadsoverslag og finansieringsplan. Utvalg for samfunnsutvikling behandler søknadene.
Deadline: For vurdering i neste tildelingsrunde må søknad sendes innen 1. februar, 1. mai, 1. august eller 1. november.
Who can apply: Små og mellomstore bedrifter, nettverk og nyetablerte bedrifter i Gjøvikregionen. Prosjekter vurderes ut fra effekt på arbeidsplasser, gjennomføringsevne, tydelige mål og vekst/riskospredning.
Who can apply: Lag og foreninger med formell rolle overfor målgruppen. Målgruppen er innbyggere med bostedsadresse Østre Toten kommune. Søker må ha gode rutiner for personvern og oppfølging av uønskede hendelser.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.