The authority has reminded volunteer groups and related organizations of its 31st January deadline to secure financial support for the treatment of gambling harm.
The directive is part of the Norwegian government’s 2022-2025 action plan, which tasks Lottstift with expanding a network of stakeholders to improve early interventions for gambling risks and harms.
Organizations eligible for financial support under the program of grants, effective from January 1, 2023, include voluntary support groups for gambling addicts and their relatives, and groups addressing gambling and compulsive gaming addictions.
For 2024, up to NOK 4.1m (€400k) will be available for grants, contingent upon criteria established by Norway’s Ministry of Culture and Lottstift.
The program will review grants for operational support and for project-specific support related to impro..
