Town Council grants – first allocation of 2025

The application deadline is on the 4th of April 2025

The town council annually awards grants to associations, companies or individuals for activities and services that fit with the municipality’s mission or are otherwise considered in accordance with the policies and priorities of the municipality. The allocation of grants takes place twice a year, now it is time for the first allocations of the year. The allocation will take place in early May.

A connection to Hafnarfjörður is a requirement

Applicants must be connected to Hafnarfjörður in some way. For example, the applicant is a resident of the town, the event or project supported takes place in Hafnarfjörður and/or involves the promotion of something concerning the municipality. Institutions, companies, organizations and individuals can only apply once a year, and events or projects are not supported after the allocation.

Here you can find the rules on funding in Icelandic

Applications shall be submitted electronically through My Pages | Other applications | Application for grant to the Town Council. In addition to general factors, the application shall include:

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

Assistance with registration can be obtained from Hafnarfjörður´s customer service centre 585-5500 or via the online chat on the town’s Icelandic website – in the bottom right corner.