Grants for cultural activities

Event and project funding

Twice a year, the Hafnarfjörður Culture and Tourism Committee calls for applications for grants for cultural activities and the promotion of cultural life in the town. The aim is to support cultural activities in accordance with the town’s cultural policy and to support individuals and organizations for artistic and cultural creation. Artists, associations, institutions or cultural events must be connected to Hafnarfjörður in some way. With permanent residence, the event taking place in Hafnarfjörður and/or involving an introduction to Hafnarfjörður’s cultural activities. The grant does not support travel, studies or similar. An application must contain the following:

• Purpose, description and motive of application
• Grant amount
• Time and project plan
• Other financing
• Financial budget

The Culture and Tourism Committee evaluates applications according to the objectives of each project and how it can be used to promote a diverse culture, for the benefit of the townspeople and artists from Hafnarfjörður. The realistic nature of projects, cost estimates as well as time and project planning are all taken into account. It is possible to apply for a partnership agreement, for longer or repetitive projects for up to three years.

Here you can find further information on the grant application; Cultural grants | Hafnarfjörður (hafnarfjordur.is)

Applications must be submitted electronically under “My pages” Innskráning | Hafnarfjörður (hafnarfjordur.is)

The application deadline is February the 8th, 2024.