Norway – Research and development consultancy services – Review of the Decentralised scheme for grants to cultural buildings.

KUD intends to enter into a contract for a review of the Decentralised scheme for grants to arts buildings, which are financed over gambling resources for cultural purposes. The assignment was notified in Rome for participation in the Government's Cultural Volunteer Strategy (2023 – 2025). The review shall highlight the experience of both users and stewards of the scheme, and which buildings and venues have been strengthened through the scheme. The aim of reviewing the scheme is to contribute to a better understanding of the scheme ́s function in the development of premises and venues for local and regional cultural life. The evaluation/review shall include recommendations for further development of the scheme in light of this. The end result shall be handed over to the Ministry in the form of a report by the end of 2024. The assignment has an upper limit of NOK 2 million excluding VAT.