For partners

Norad collaborates with Norwegian companies, government agencies, NGOs, universities and various aid and cultural institutions. The cooperation is mainly organized through various support schemes. In this section you will find all the information you need for applying for grants and collaborating with Norad; Calls for proposals, guides, tools, regulations and information.

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Norad’s thematic portfolios

Thematic portfolio management helps improve the effectiveness of Norwegian development assistance by viewing related initiatives in context and identifying how they collectively contribute to broader development goals. The aim is to ensure that Norwegian aid funding is used strategically and based on evidence, in support of key development policy objectives.