Allocation 2026

In 2026, the Minister of Culture has allocated a total of 224,600,000 krónur from the Museum Fund, upon the recommendation of the Museum Council, and a total of 141 grants have been awarded. From the main allocation of the Museum Fund in 2026 on January 24, 2026, 182,700,000 króna were awarded. 123 one-year grants totaling 154,700,000 kr. were awarded to 51 grant recipients. Eight Öndvegisstyrkir grants were awarded to accredited museums, as follows: 28,000,000 kr. …

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Allocation 2025

In 2025, the Minister of Culture has allocated a total of 237,852,000 krónur from the Museum Fund, upon the recommendation of the Museum Council, and a total of 199 grants have been awarded. From the main allocation of the Museum Fund 2025 on February 14, 2025, 195,659,500 króna were awarded. 114 one-year grants totaling kr. 163,259,500 were awarded to 47 grantees. 8 Öndvegisstyrkir grants were awarded to accredited museums, as follows: for …

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Allocation 2024

In 2024, the Minister of Culture, after receiving the opinion of the Museum Council, has allocated a total of 234,795,000 ISK from the Museum Fund and a total of 192 grants have been awarded. From the main allocation of the Museum Fund 2024 on 23 January 2024, 176,335,000 ISK were awarded. 107 grants for one year were awarded for a total amount of 166,335,000 ISK. to 46 grantees. 2 Excellence Grants were awarded to recognized museums …

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Allocation 2023

In 2023, the Minister of Culture, after receiving the opinion of the Museum Council, allocated a total of 234,310,000 ISK from the Museum Fund and a total of 202 grants were awarded. From the main allocation of the Museum Fund 2023 in February, 153,010,000 ISK were awarded. 101 grants for one year were awarded for a total amount of 136,510,000 ISK. to 50 grant recipients. 5 Excellence Grants were awarded to recognized museums, which are divided as follows: for the year 2023 ISK. …

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Allocation 2022

In 2022, the Minister of Culture, after receiving the Museum Council's opinion, has allocated a total of 224,413,000 ISK from the Museum Fund. From the main allocation of the Museum Fund 2022 in March, 135,390,000 ISK were awarded. 94 one-year grants were awarded for a total amount of 118,590,000 ISK. to 45 grantees. 4 Excellence Grants were awarded to recognized museums, which are divided as follows: for the year 2022 ISK. 16,800,000, for the year …

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Allocation 2021

In 2021, the Minister of Education and Culture, after receiving the opinion of the Museum Council, has allocated a total of 220,630,000 ISK from the Museum Fund. From the main allocation of the Museum Fund 2021 in April, a total of 168,540,000 ISK was awarded. 117 one-year grants were awarded for a total amount of 137,940,000 ISK. to 50 grantees. 10 Excellence Grants were awarded to recognized museums, which are divided as follows: for the year 2021 ISK. 30,600,000, …

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Allocation 2020

In 2020, the Minister of Education, Culture and Sports, after receiving the Museum Council's opinion, has allocated a total of ISK 234,833,950 from the Museum Fund. From the main allocation of the Museum Fund 2020 in March, a total of ISK 177,243,000 was awarded. 111 one-year grants were awarded for a total amount of ISK 139,543,000 to 48 beneficiaries. 13 Excellence Grants were also awarded to recognized museums, which are divided as follows: for the year 2020 …

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Allocation 2019

In 2019, the Minister of Education and Culture, after receiving the Museum Council's opinion, allocated a total of ISK 126,036,800 from the Museum Fund. From the main allocation of the Museum Fund 2019 in March, a total of ISK 113,850,000 was awarded, of which 85 project grants totaling ISK 84,250,000 were awarded, in addition to ISK 29,600,000 being allocated in operating grants to 37 recognized museums. A total of 142 project applications were received and grants awarded …

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Allocation 2018

In 2018, the Minister of Education and Culture, after receiving the Museum Council's opinion, allocated a total of ISK 126,282,100 from the Museum Fund. From the main allocation of the Museum Fund in 2018, a total of ISK 114,770,000 was awarded, of which a total of ISK 90,620,000 was project grants to 88 projects, in addition to ISK 24,150,000 being allocated in operating grants to 35 museums. A total of 146 project applications were received and grants awarded were on …

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Allocation 2017

In 2017, the Minister of Education and Culture, after receiving the Museum Council's opinion, allocated a total of ISK 106,542,700 from the Museum Fund. From the main allocation of the Museum Fund, a total of ISK 97,329,000 was awarded, of which a total of ISK 72,229,000 was project grants to 86 projects, in addition to ISK 25,100,000 being allocated in operating grants to 38 museums. A total of 146 project applications were received and the grants awarded ranged from …

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