Event and project grants

The Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður is inviting applications for grants for projects and events in the fields of culture and the arts in Hafnarfjörður. Applications must be submitted electronically by 15 February 2018.

Twice a year, the Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður invites applications for grants for cultural activities and the promotion of cultural life in Hafnarfjörður. The aim is to support cultural activities in accordance with the city's cultural policy and to support individuals and organisations in artistic and cultural creation. Artists, organisations, institutions or cultural events must be connected to Hafnarfjörður in some way.  This can be through permanent residency, by the event taking place in Hafnarfjörður, or by featuring the cultural activities of the city. Funding is not provided for travel, studies or general running costs.

The application must state the following:

• Objectives, description and justification of the application
• Grant amount
• Time and Work Schedule
• Further funding
• Cost estimate

The Culture and Tourism Committee assesses applications based on the objectives of the projects and how they contribute to enhancing a diverse cultural life for the benefit of the town's residents and artists from Hafnarfjörður. Consideration is given to the feasibility of the projects, the budget, as well as the timetable and work plan. Grant recipients must submit a short report on the use of the grant funds no later than one year after the award.

Allocation rules for grants for cultural activities.

Applications must be submitted electronically via My pages on the website of the City of Hafnarfjörður: www.hafnarfjordur.is .Please note that to apply, you need to log in to My Pages. Assistance with registration is available from the Hafnarfjörður Service Desk on 585-5500 or  hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is.

The application deadline is 15 February 2018.