Northeast Iceland Development Fund

Northeast Iceland Development Fund is a competitive fund with the purpose of funding projects which support the objectives of Northeast Iceland Development Plan in three categories; business development and innovation, cultural projects, and start-up and operating grants in the field of culture. The fund´s operation is managed by the Association of municipalities in Northeast Iceland (SSNE). Calls for applications are advertised once per year.

The last application deadline was on October 16^th 2024

Below you will find practical information about the Fund and the application process.

What kind of projects are eligible for grants?

The fund's grants fall into three categories:

Project grants in the field of business development and innovation
Project grants in the field of culture
Start-up and operating grants in the field of culture

Applicants are encouraged to study the following information well to maximize the quality and chances of their applications.

The grant allocation rules.
Objectives of Northeast Iceland Development Plan and how your project relates to them.
Evaluation form for business development and innovation projects.
Evaluation form for cultural projects.
Previously funded projects (in Icelandic)
Applicants must be legal persons, non-profit organisations, companies, or institutions in Northeast Iceland.
The Development Fund generally grants no more than 50% of the total eligible cost of projects.

Where do I apply?

Applications must be submitted electronically through the fund's application portal.
It is necessary access the portal using the electronic ID of the applicant.
Applications for legal entities (organisations and companies) must be entered using the electronic ID of that entity.
It may be practical to set up the budget and funding plan in a spreadsheet before entering it into the application portal. Under useful links you can find a spreadsheet template (SSNEXCEL) designed for that purpose, with and without sample data.

What is the procedure if my project receives a grant?

An on-line allocation event will be held.
An on-line workshop for grantees will be held.
When promoting the project, the support of the Northeast Iceland Development Plan should be mentioned as appropriate. As a rule, advertisements of events or projects funded by the Development Fund should reach the whole operating area of SSNE. Here you will find the logo of Northeast Iceland Development Fund.
Grantees may submit a Progress report as per agreement in contract.
Grantees must submit a Final report upon completion of project.

Note that SSNE advisors must be notified promptly of any foreseen changes in the project plan and implementation.

Useful links