Supporting people, opportunities and communities

We thrive to be a responsible, engaged member of the communities we are a part of. Through our sponsorship programmes, we support initiatives that create activity, engagement and new opportunities. We award sponsorship funding through three programmes, each with its own purpose.

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Community sponsorship

We support initiatives in health, the environment, inclusion, equality and humanitarian work, particularly projects that can make a positive impact for the people and groups who need it most.

Commercial sponsorship

Partnerships should create value for both the recipient and Abyss, supporting activity, inclusion, engagement, recruitment and skills development along the coast and in the areas where Abyss and our clients operate.

Elite sponsorship

Through a limited number of strategic partnerships, we support athletes, teams and organisations that represent values we identify with. These partnerships should be long-term and associated with quality, professionalism, responsibility and performance.

Making a lasting difference

Value is created beyond business too. When children find a place to belong, when volunteers complete a project they have worked towards for years, when meeting places bring generations together, and when local communities become stronger, more inclusive and more attractive places to live.

Throughout the year, we meet dedicated individuals, voluntary organisations, clubs, students and communities who want to make a difference. They represent different interests and causes, but share a belief that progress happens when people meet, cooperate and create something together.

We share that belief. Through our sponsorship programmes, we support initiatives that create activity, engagement and new opportunities for people and the environment.

When people come together to do something for others, they create value that can last far beyond the activity itself.

Volunteers work together to improve a local community space on the coast.

Who can apply, and who do we support?

We support people and organisations who want to make a difference. This might be a sports club creating activities for children and young people, a voluntary organisation working for inclusion, students developing the skills of the future, or dedicated individuals bringing people together around a local initiative. They all share a desire to create value for others.

You can apply if you represent a club or association, a voluntary or non-profit organisation, a foundation, a student or educational organisation, a locally based event or activity, an athlete or high-performance team eligible for elite sponsorship, or another initiative aligned with the purpose and values of our sponsorship programmes.

We prioritise applications that support community, inclusion, development, recruitment, health, the environment or other positive contributions to society. We also consider relevance and alignment with our values, social impact, sustainability, visibility and opportunities to activate the partnership, links to coastal communities, credibility and financial transparency.

Young people and volunteers prepare equipment for a local activity beside the fjord.

How to apply for support

When can you apply?

You can apply for sponsorship from Abyss throughout the year.

When are applications assessed?

The sponsorship committee assesses all applications four times a year, normally around the middle of each quarter. All applicants will receive a response after the assessment.

How do you submit an application?

We only assess applications submitted through the application form on our website. The form outlines the information documentation required and is available in Norwegian only.

What should your application describe?

Describe the initiative, its objectives and the value it is expected to create. This gives us the best basis for assessing your application against the relevant sponsorship programme.

Please note

To ensure a fair, efficient process, we only assess applications submitted through the application form.

Frequently asked questions

How much funding can you apply for?

The amount is assessed individually, based on the type of sponsorship, budget and expected impact.

How long does the assessment take?

Applications are assessed four times a year, normally around the middle of each quarter.

Does the project need to be linked to aquaculture?

No, but the initiative should be relevant to coastal communities, people or values that Abyss wishes to promote. Links to coastal communities are less important for elite and community sponsorship.