Culture, sports and non-profit work
The cultural sector should be diverse, strong and independent. Culture expands our understanding of ourselves and the society in which we live. Sport and physical activity have great intrinsic value. Top-level and recreational sports should complement one another. The voluntary sector is important for both individuals and society as a whole.
Cultural policy
The Ministry of Culture and Equality is responsible for the development of national cultural policy through legal and financial instruments.
Sports policy
The Ministry of Culture and Equality has overall responsibility for the administration of profits generated by Norsk Tipping AS (Norway’s national lottery and gaming provider) for investment in sporting activities.
The voluntary sector
Voluntary organizations contribute to competence, learning and inclusion and give people of all ages the opportunity to meet, get involved and be a part of a community. The government wants to ensure voluntary work good funding, great freedom and a central place in society.
More on culture, sports and non-profit work
Latest on culture, sports and non-profit work
What's new
- Football for the future News story 17/11/2024
- Speech by the Prime Minister at the opening of the Bergen International Festival Speech/statement 22/05/2024
- Speech by the Prime Minister at the opening event – Bodø 2024, European Capital of Culture Speech/statement 03/02/2024
- The Norwegian Government honours Jon Fosse Press release 07/12/2023
- Costs for emergency network terminals for the voluntary rescue service Press release 01/04/2022
Documents
- NOU 2024: 3 - Joint efforts against extremism: Better conditions for preventive work Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 01/03/2024
- Meld. St. 5 (2023–2024) - A Resilient Health Emergency Preparedness Report to the Storting 24/11/2023
- Human rights for persons with intellectual disabilities Report 13/09/2023
- Meld. St. 26 (2022–2023) - A changing climate – united for a climate-resilient society Report to the Storting 16/06/2023
- NOU 2022: 9 - The Norwegian Commission for Freedom of Expression Report Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 15/08/2022
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Contact
Ministry of Culture and Equality
E-mail: postmottak@kud.dep.no
Phone:
+47 22 24 90 90
Press phone:
+47 90 23 10 93
Address:
Grubbegata 1, P.O.Box 8030 Dep. 0030 Oslo