{"id":5228,"date":"2026-03-02T13:51:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-02T13:51:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/safnarad.is\/?page_id=5228"},"modified":"2026-03-03T15:45:28","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:45:28","slug":"uthlutun-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/safnarad.is\/en\/safnasjodur\/uthlutanir-safnasjods\/uthlutun-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Allocation 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the year 2026, the Minister of Culture has allocated, upon the recommendation of the National Museum Council. 224.600.000 <\/strong>crowns from the collection fund, and a total of 141 grants have been awarded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the main allocation of the Museum Fund 2026 <\/strong>On January 24, 2026, 182,700,000 kr\u00f3nur were granted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

123 were awarded one-year grants<\/a> the total amount 154,700,000 kr.<\/strong> to 51 recipients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eight were granted Excellence Scholarships<\/em> <\/a> to accredited museums, which is then divided as follows: 28,000,000 kr. <\/strong>for the year 2026, 29,000,000 kr. for the year 2027 and 16,000,000 kr. for the year 2028. The total amount of the 2026 Flagship Grants for all grant years 2026\u20132028 is then 73,000,000 kr<\/strong>.Assignments for the years 2027 and 2028 are granted subject to the fund's funding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Previous Excellence Awards <\/strong>For the year 2026, there were 10 in total, and the grant amount for the year is 41,900,000 kr. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Beneficiary<\/strong><\/span><\/th>Project<\/strong><\/span><\/th>Category<\/strong><\/span><\/th>Grant amount<\/strong><\/span><\/th><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Reykjavik City History Museum<\/strong><\/td>Maritime Archaeology of the Reykjav\u00edk City Museum \u2013 Long-Term Preservation of Collections, a Prerequisite for Dissemination and Research.<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjavik City History Museum<\/strong><\/td>Visibility in the Collection: Queerness in the Collection of the Reykjav\u00edk Photograph Collection<\/td>d. Research<\/td>1.700.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjavik City History Museum<\/strong><\/td>\u201eAlthough it may not seem remarkable today, perhaps it will seem remarkable later\u201c - an exhibition to mark the 100th birthday of news photographer Ola K.<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c1rnesingar Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Registration in Sarp 4.0 and training<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c1rnesingar Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Onward over the Roaring River - research and outreach<\/td>d. Research<\/td>500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c1rnesingar Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Boats and a farm at the maritime museum<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>600.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c1rnesingar Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>The Story of the House on Eyrarbakki - a new exhibition<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Dalarna Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Measuring instrument<\/td>i. Strengthening core operations<\/td>150.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Dalv\u00edk Municipality Museum - The Hvoll Museum<\/strong><\/td>Registration of collection items in Sarp<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Improved conditions in storage facilities<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>1.800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Human Life in the Middle Ages (working title)<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.100.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Outstanding Women in Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur (working title)<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>From Wrestling Clubs to a Golden Age in Handball (working title)<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The H\u00fanvetningar and Strandamanna Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Preservation of the women's uniform<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The H\u00fanvetningar and Strandamanna Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Restructuring for preservation<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The H\u00fanvetningar and Strandamanna Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>The Regional School at Reykir - a follow-up project<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjanesb\u00e6r Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Development of Museum Education<\/td>f. Museum education<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjanesb\u00e6r Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Changes at the Bryggjuh\u00fasi\u00f0 - a new space for our youngest guests<\/td>h. Other<\/td>1.400.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjanesb\u00e6r Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Improved packaging in the museum shop<\/td>i. Strengthening core operations<\/td>700.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Skagfjordur Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Comprehensive catalog of the collection<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Skagfjordur Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Improvement of preservation conditions for museum objects<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Skagfjordur Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Life in turf houses for everyone \u2013 digital and accessible visits with virtual reality<\/td>e. Media - digital media<\/td>2.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sn\u00e6fellsnes and Hnappd\u00e6la Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Registration of museum objects<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sn\u00e6fellsnes and Hnappd\u00e6la Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>The Shooting Cap 2026<\/td>e. Communication - Other<\/td>800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Westfjords Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>New exhibition space<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>900.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Westfjords Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Our Daily Bread - A History of Bakeries in \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Westfjords Regional Museum<\/strong><\/td>Emergency trunks<\/td>i. Strengthening core operations<\/td>300.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Gar\u00f0skagi Museum<\/strong><\/td>Registration of artifacts and photographs at the Gar\u00f0skagi Folk Museum<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Regional Museum in G\u00f6\u00f0ur<\/strong><\/td>Registration of museum objects in Sarp<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Regional Museum in G\u00f6\u00f0ur<\/strong><\/td>Exhibition opening and presentation in the boathouse of the Folk Museum in G\u00f6r\u00f0um<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>2.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Regional Museum in Sk\u00f3gar<\/strong><\/td>Preventive conservation of paper-based artworks and photographs<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Regional Museum in Sk\u00f3gar<\/strong><\/td>Equipment Prevention<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Aviation Museum<\/strong><\/td>New Sarpur - new possibilities and procedures<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Aviation Museum<\/strong><\/td>An airline with a fresh feel - 50 years since the founding of Arnarflug<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Aviation Museum<\/strong><\/td>Welcome Aboard - The History of Icelandair Since 1937<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ger\u00f0arsafn - K\u00f3pavogur Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Data review and photography facilities for a new Sarp<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ger\u00f0arsafn - K\u00f3pavogur Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>H\u00d6R\u00d0UR I Exhibition, Publication, and Event Series<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ger\u00f0arsafn - K\u00f3pavogur Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Performances I From Grassroots to Preservation<\/td>e. Communication - Other<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Ger\u00f0arsafn - K\u00f3pavogur Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>A community project alongside the Jeremy Deller exhibition<\/td>f. Museum education<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glj\u00fafrasteinn - the poet's house<\/strong><\/td>The poet, works and contemporaries. Podcast episodes.<\/td>e. Media - digital media<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glj\u00fafrasteinn - the poet's house<\/strong><\/td>The White Castle<\/td>e. Media - digital media<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Glj\u00fafrasteinn - the poet's house<\/strong><\/td>Dream Ring<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjavik Botanical Garden<\/strong><\/td>Visitor Survey at the Reykjavik Botanical Garden<\/td>d. Research<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjavik Botanical Garden<\/strong><\/td>The Floral Flurry: A Visitor's Journey Through the Wonders of Plants<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hafnarborg<\/strong><\/td>The Prophecy - Fall Show<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hafnarborg<\/strong><\/td>Runa - version<\/td>e. Communication - Edition<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hafnarborg<\/strong><\/td>In My Language - Museum Education in Foreign Languages<\/td>f. Museum education<\/td>900.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Home Industries Museum<\/strong><\/td>Sarpur 4, adaptation, new registration and re-registration.<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Home Industries Museum<\/strong><\/td>Strengthening prevention<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>900.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Home Industries Museum<\/strong><\/td>Response following inspection.<\/td>i. Strengthening core operations<\/td>800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Whale Museum in H\u00fasav\u00edk<\/strong><\/td>The Ocean is Alive \u2013 Interplay of Ecosystems and Human Life<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Whale Museum in H\u00fasav\u00edk<\/strong><\/td>Heart of the Arctic Circle - History and Future of the Arctic<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Whale Museum in H\u00fasav\u00edk<\/strong><\/td>Seaweed Thread \u2013 Creative Workshop<\/td>f. Museum education<\/td>800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Whale Museum in H\u00fasav\u00edk<\/strong><\/td>Pallet racks in storage warehouse<\/td>i. Strengthening core operations<\/td>500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Design Museum<\/strong><\/td>Registration of the works of Krist\u00edn \u00deorkelsd\u00f3ttir<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>1.800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Design Museum<\/strong><\/td>BIKE - Lauf Cycles from concept to product<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Design Museum<\/strong><\/td>Sewing Circles, the invisible social network of women<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Akureyri Industrial Museum<\/strong><\/td>Is the digital address correct?<\/td>e. Media - digital media<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Film Museum<\/strong><\/td>Purchase of specialized equipment<\/td>h. Other<\/td>2.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Agricultural Museum<\/strong><\/td>New collection item<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>450.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Agricultural Museum<\/strong><\/td>Preservation of the country's oldest tractor<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Agricultural Museum<\/strong><\/td>Siggi Skarp's Living Room<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Icelandic Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>A book about the works of Sigrid Valtingojer<\/td>e. Communication - Edition<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Icelandic Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>The Folklore Films of Kristinn Petursson<\/td>e. Communication - Other<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c1rnesingar Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Registration for the 2026 Archive<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>1.300.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c1rnesingar Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Women's Relationships II \/ Relations II Females<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00c1rnesingar Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>S\u00fdningar Listasafns \u00c1rnesinga 2026: Art and Power in the Contemporary Era<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjanesb\u00e6r Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Solo exhibition by Tumi Magn\u00fasson<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjanesb\u00e6r Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Method and Experience: This Summer's Exhibitions<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjanesb\u00e6r Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>A Lifelong Work in Danger: The Rescue and Preservation of the Works of Vilhj\u00e1lmur Bergsson<\/td>i. Strengthening core operations<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjavik Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>900.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjavik Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Drone footage of the outdoor artworks and museum buildings of the Reykjav\u00edk Art Museum for digital media<\/td>e. Media - digital media<\/td>300.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjavik Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Karin Sander: Self-Portrait at an Exhibition<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjavik Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Gu\u00f0r\u00fan Kristj\u00e1nsd\u00f3ttir - exhibition at Kjarvalsta\u00f0ir<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjavik Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Reykjavik 240<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reykjavik Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Kjarvalshvammur \u2013 a creative space for children and families<\/td>f. Museum education<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Akureyri Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Conservation of Works in the Collection of the Akureyri Art Museum - Phase 1<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Akureyri Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Zimoun in Iceland 2026<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Akureyri Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>In the shadow of conflict<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Akureyri Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>A Mixed Bag - A Creative Learning Space<\/td>f. Museum education<\/td>500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hornafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Cultural Center<\/strong><\/td>Uses - edition<\/td>e. Communication - Edition<\/td>700.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hornafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Cultural Center, Svavar Museum<\/strong><\/td>Home Port, exhibition project by Arna G. Valsd\u00f3ttir and Svavar Safn<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00deingeyingi Cultural Center<\/strong><\/td>Audio Tour at Snartarsta\u00f0ir<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.100.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00deingeyingi Cultural Center<\/strong><\/td>Beitusk\u00far connection to the Maritime Museum<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.600.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\u00deingeyingi Cultural Center<\/strong><\/td>Improvements to the description at the Maritime Museum<\/td>i. Strengthening core operations<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East Iceland Museum<\/strong><\/td>Textile Preservation Grant, Eastland Museum<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East Iceland Museum<\/strong><\/td>Preparation and preliminary design of the basic exhibition<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.600.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East Iceland Museum<\/strong><\/td>SafnAri \u2013 expert in collections - pilot project<\/td>h. Other<\/td>1.600.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egils \u00d3lafsson Museum<\/strong><\/td>Summer at Hnj\u00f3ti 2025<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>300.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egils \u00d3lafsson Museum<\/strong><\/td>Fireflower x Hnj\u00f3tur<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>600.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Egils \u00d3lafsson Museum<\/strong><\/td>Preventive conservation and procedures in storage<\/td>i. Strengthening core operations<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Akureyri Museum<\/strong><\/td>Prevention for the future<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Akureyri Museum<\/strong><\/td>Eyjafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur in enemy hands<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Akureyri Museum<\/strong><\/td>Artifacts at Victory Heights - Inventory and Preservation Assessment<\/td>g. Collaboration with an accredited museum in other museum activities<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Museum at Bustarfell<\/strong><\/td>Record Keeping and Organization of the Archive<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Museum at Bustarfell<\/strong><\/td>Audio tour<\/td>e. Communication - Other<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Museum at Bustarfell<\/strong><\/td>Strengthening basic activities<\/td>i. Strengthening core operations<\/td>500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K\u00f3pavogur Nature Museum<\/strong><\/td>Curation of Collection Items and Registration Initiative of the K\u00f3pavogur Natural History Museum<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K\u00f3pavogur Nature Museum<\/strong><\/td>The Experimental Collection<\/td>f. Museum education<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Living Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>A Campaign for the Preservation of Time-Based Media \u2013 Part 3<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Living Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>Exhibition: Harmonic Tremor<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>600.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Living Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>The Living Art Museum<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>700.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Museum<\/strong><\/td>Prevention of damage to the works of the Borgarnes Art Museum<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>600.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Museum Collection<\/strong><\/td>Safnasafni\u00f0's Summer Exhibitions 2026<\/td>e. Communication - exhibition<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Museum Collection<\/strong><\/td>In the Light of the Bend - Edition and Study of the Works of Bjarni H. \u00de\u00f3rarinsson<\/td>e. Communication - Edition<\/td>800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sagnheimar, local history museum<\/strong><\/td>Registration of objects in Sarp<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sagnheimar, local history museum<\/strong><\/td>Organization of storage space<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sheep farm in Strandir<\/strong><\/td>A Look at the Present<\/td>a. Collection<\/td>800.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sheep farm in Strandir<\/strong><\/td>Photograph registration and analysis<\/td>b. Registration - general<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sheep farm in Strandir<\/strong><\/td>Basic research and literature review on financial rights<\/td>d. Research<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Herring Museum<\/strong><\/td>Strengthening the foundations \u2013 increased quality. The importance of strong cooperation between museums and the tourism industry.<\/td>g. Collaboration with an accredited museum in other museum activities<\/td>2.400.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East Iceland Maritime Museum<\/strong><\/td>Follow-up on comments from the board of trustees, response plans, and emergency kits<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East Iceland Technical Museum<\/strong><\/td>Rescue and cataloging of artifacts from the Viking House<\/td>g. Collaboration with an accredited museum in other museum activities<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fishing Museum<\/strong><\/td>Icelandic Gunsmiths \u2013 Research \u2013 Registration - Exhibition<\/td>d. Research<\/td>1.200.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F\u00cdSOS - Association of Icelandic Museums and Museum Professionals<\/strong><\/td>The Museum Magazine Kvistur, Issue 13.<\/td>e. Communication - Edition<\/td>1.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F\u00cdSOS - Association of Icelandic Museums and Museum Professionals<\/strong><\/td>International Museum Day in Iceland, May 18, 2026<\/td>h. Other<\/td>700.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
F\u00cdSOS - Association of Icelandic Museums and Museum Professionals<\/strong><\/td>F\u00cdSOS School - \u00cdsafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur<\/td>h. Other<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Chapter ICOM<\/strong><\/td>Project of the Icelandic Section of ICOM 2026<\/td>h. Other<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Icelandic Chapter ICOM<\/strong><\/td>Icelandic Museum Awards 2026<\/td>h. Other<\/td>2.000.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Icelandic Committee of the Blue Shield<\/strong><\/td>Course \u2013 First Response to Threats for Museum Staff<\/td>c. Preservation<\/td>1.700.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Research Center for Museum Studies and AlmaD\u00eds Kristinsd\u00f3ttir<\/strong><\/td>A book about a professional approach to museum education.<\/td>e. Communication - Edition<\/td>1.400.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Center for Creative Industries Research (Bifr\u00f6st University)<\/strong><\/td>Museums in Iceland<\/td>d. Research<\/td>1.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sarps Management Company<\/strong><\/td>DAM System Requirements Analysis for Sarp<\/td>h. Other<\/td>2.500.000<\/strong><\/td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
123 grants<\/strong><\/th><\/td>Total<\/th>154.700.000<\/strong><\/th><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n

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Beneficiary<\/strong><\/th>Project<\/em><\/th>2026 Grant Award<\/strong><\/th>Grant Award 2027 (subject to funding from the Museums Fund)<\/strong><\/th>Grant award 2028 (subject to funding from the Museum Fund)<\/strong><\/th>Total strength<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Dalv\u00edk Municipality Museum - The Hvoll Museum<\/strong><\/td>Basic exhibition of a new collection, storage locations, and installation of the exhibition<\/td>3.000.000 <\/td>5.000.000 <\/td>3.000.000<\/td>11.000.000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hornafj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Cultural Center<\/strong><\/td>Gamlabud, Honn<\/td>4.000.000 <\/td>3.000.000 <\/td><\/td>7.000.000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
K\u00f3pavogur Nature Museum<\/strong><\/td>A Community Approach to Museum Research<\/td>2.500.000<\/td>2.500.000<\/td>2.500.000 <\/td>7.500.000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Living Art Museum<\/strong><\/td>The Museum of Modern Art 50 Years<\/td>4.000.000 <\/td>4.000.000<\/td>4.000.000<\/td>12.000.000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Museum House - Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Folk Museum<\/strong><\/td>A New Permanent Exhibition at the Borgarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur Museum<\/td>4.000.000<\/td>4.000.000<\/td><\/td>8.000.000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
The Museum Collection<\/strong><\/td>Archives of the Margins: Registration, Display, and Responsibility<\/td>3.000.000 <\/td>3.000.000<\/td>3.000.000<\/td>9.000.000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Sagnheimar - Local History Museum and Natural History Museum<\/strong><\/td>400 years since the Turkish raid; New permanent exhibition<\/td>4.000.000<\/td>4.000.000<\/td><\/td>8.000.000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
East Iceland Maritime Museum<\/strong><\/td>Merger of Fjar\u00f0abygg\u00f0's museums<\/td>3.500.000<\/td>3.500.000<\/td>3.500.000<\/td>10.500.000<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
<\/td><\/td>28.000.000<\/strong><\/th>29.000.000<\/strong><\/th>16.000.000<\/strong><\/th>73.000.000<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n

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Strengthening<\/strong><\/th>Beneficiary<\/strong><\/th>Project name<\/strong><\/th>2026 Grant Award<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Fellowship 2024-2026<\/td>Reykjavik City History Museum<\/td>Handling of the collection in the new storage facility of the Reykjav\u00edk City History Museum \u2013 cataloging, photography, repacking, and research.<\/td>5.000.000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship 2024-2026<\/td>Icelandic Film Museum<\/td>Film Research at the National Film Archive of Iceland: Standing on the Shoulders of Giants; Loftur Gu\u00f0mundsson (1892 - 1952)\t<\/td>5.000.000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship 2025-2027<\/td>Ger\u00f0arsafn - K\u00f3pavogur Art Museum<\/td>A Research Project on the Artistic Creation of Valger\u00f0ur Briem<\/td>4.500.000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship 2025-2027<\/td>Icelandic Design Museum<\/td>Designers in an open studio, live exhibition<\/td>3.500.000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship 2025-2027<\/td>Akureyri Industrial Museum<\/td>The Industrial Museum in Akureyri - A New Beginning: Changes to the Permanent Exhibition, Preservation, and Education<\/td>3.000.000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship 2025-2027<\/td>Reykjanesb\u00e6r Art Museum\t<\/td>In a new light<\/td>3.000.000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship 2025-2027<\/td>Reykjavik Art Museum<\/td>Graphics - Reykjav\u00edk Art Museum<\/td>4.400.000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship 2025-2027<\/td>Akureyri Art Museum<\/td>Preserving Cultural Heritage for the Future - Improving the Documentation, Storage, Conservation, and Presentation of the Art Collection of the Akureyri Art Museum<\/td>5.000.000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship 2025-2027<\/td>Icelandic Herring Museum<\/td>Roald's Break; a new permanent exhibition<\/td>5.000.000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fellowship 2025-2027<\/td>East Iceland Technical Museum<\/td>Design, installation, and material procurement for inaugural exhibitions in the museum's new facility.<\/td>3.500.000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n
<\/td><\/td><\/td>41.900.000<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tfoot>\n<\/table>\n<\/p>\n

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