Frequently Asked Questions

If you have questions about Fritt Ord’s activities, or about applications, please feel free to contact us at post@frittord.no, or by phone at 23 01 46 46.
You can also ask our digital chatbot Frida

What types of projects does Fritt Ord support?

See our grant lists for an overview of projects that have previously received support, or take a look at the application guide. The latter describes a range of project categories that can receive Fritt Ord support.

What does Fritt Ord place the most weight on when assessing an application?

The project description is the most important part of the application. It is up to the applicant to convince the foundation that the project’s form and content are well thought out and feasible, that the theme is of general interest, and that the final result brings something new or is important for other reasons.

How large can attachments be?

Max 3 MB. If you need to share something larger with us, this must be done via a link.

Is it possible to get a reason for why an application was rejected?

Fritt Ord does not give formal reasons for rejections, but if you get in touch at post@frittord.no you can get in contact with a case officer. Remember to provide the project code.

If you submit an application that is identical to a previously rejected application, it will not be assessed again. However, it is possible to submit a new and improved version of the application. In that case, you should explicitly state which parts of the application have been changed.

Is it possible to submit a new application before a previously supported project has been completed?

Yes, but it is recommended that you submit a separate status report on the ongoing project at the same time as the new application. Please mention in the new application that a status report has been submitted.

Is it possible to get more support for a project that has already received funding?

New funds are only granted in exceptional cases to projects that have already received our support. In that case, you must submit a report on the use of the funding already granted. In addition, you must explain why you need additional support. Please feel free to contact us for more information about this. Receiving partial funding for a project from other sources is of course fine and often necessary.

Is it possible to apply for the same project several times, even if it has been rejected?

You can only apply for a previously rejected project if you include an improved and updated project description. For an application to be reassessed, there must be new elements in the project.

Should a grant from Fritt Ord be taxed?

Project funding may be considered business income, but we recommend that recipients of grants contact the tax authorities (Skatteetaten) themselves to clarify how the project funding should be reported. Actual expenses are often deductible.

I am unable to create a new user. What can I do?

Sometimes an applicant has created a user account with their email address without realizing it. In that case, you cannot create a new user with the same email address.
To check whether this is the case, click “Forgot password”. If you have previously created a user account, you will receive a link to create a new password.

How do I open a final report?

You submit the form “application for a new deadline” (“søknad tidligere sluttdato”) in the application portal. Once you receive a response, you can submit the final report.

How do I find the forms for payment requests and final reports, or contact a case officer in the system?

The forms for payment requests, final reports, and inquiries to a case officer in the application portal can be found under the “My applications/Options” tab. See the illustration below:

(Here you see a button labeled “Options” with an arrow icon. Five different options appear when you click the “Options” button. Scroll down to the option you want.)

I am unable to open a new application. What should I do?

If you try to open a new application right after a deadline has passed, this is often why you cannot create a new one. A couple of days after a deadline passes, the new call for applications opens. So please wait a couple of days after a deadline has passed and try again.

I withdrew my application and resubmitted it, but I am not receiving any confirmation. What should I do?

When you submit an application, you receive a confirmation by email. If you withdraw it and resubmit it, you will not receive a new email. However, you can check whether the case has been submitted by seeing whether the case status is “Under review”. Once the status is “Under review”, the application has been submitted.

When will I hear back about my application?

See the timing under our section on application deadlines.

Can I call Fritt Ord to get an answer?

You can also call us. We usually answer the phone during office hours on weekdays, but are closed during major holidays. However, you can also find many answers on our website. If it concerns applications, you can often get good answers from our chatbot Frida in our Application Centre. You can also send questions to post@frittord.no

Must applicants applying for support for documentary films have a Norwegian co-producer?

One or more contributions from film professionals in Norway should be part of the production or post-production, in addition to the film’s distribution in Norway.

Can I submit an application by email?

No, it is mandatory to submit applications via the application portal. You can find the application form here: https://fritt.prod.machina.no

I can’t manage to create a user profile. All fields are filled in correctly with green checkmarks on every field, but the “create user” button at the bottom is still grey and cannot be clicked. What should I do?

You already have a user profile in Insights, and that is why you are unable to create a new profile. Instead, you can go directly to log in.