Cultural grants

  1. Social life
  2. Culture and the Arts

The Culture and Tourism Committee of Hafnarfjörður awards grants twice a year for cultural activities and the promotion of Hafnarfjörður's cultural life. Applications are invited well in advance.

Event and project grants

The aim is to support cultural activities in accordance with the town's cultural policy and to support individuals and voluntary organisations in artistic and cultural creation. Applicants or events must be connected to Hafnarfjörður in some way, for example, by permanent residency, by the event taking place in Hafnarfjörður, or by featuring the cultural activities of the town. Grants are not provided for travel, study, or general running costs.

The Culture and Tourism Committee assesses applications based on the objectives of the projects and how they will be used to promote 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 cost estimate, as well as the timescale and work plan. A partnership agreement can be applied for in respect of longer-term or recurring projects for a period of up to three years. It is possible to See the allocation rules for cultural grants for further information..

The application must detail:

  • Aims, description and justification of the application.
  • Grant amount.
  • Time and work schedule.
  • Further funding.
  • Cost estimate.

Applications must be submitted online via My Pages on the website. Assistance with registration is available from the Hafnarfjörður Service Desk on 585-5500 or by email. hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is

It is important to bear the following in mind.

  • What project is the grant being applied for? The project name should be both short and descriptive of the project.
  • Who or whom is/are applying for the grant and intends to carry out the project for which the grant is applied?.
  • Where the project takes place.
  • How to carry out the project: A brief work description or work plan.
  • How much does it cost? A cost estimate must be part of the application.
  • For whom? It must be made clear for whom the project is being carried out; who its target audience is.
  • Why? The benefits of the project for the participants and the community must be made clear.

Applicants are advised to review previous allocations and make realistic plans.