Call for Applications for grants from the Development Fund for Immigrant Issues

The Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour and the Immigrant Council invite applications for grants from the Development Fund for Immigrant Issues. The Fund's purpose is to enhance research and development projects in the field of immigration issues with the goal of facilitating mutual integration of immigrants and Icelandic society.

In selecting projects to be supported by the Development Fund for Immigrant Issues in 2024, the focus will be on projects which promote democratic participation, combat prejudice and promote use of Icelandic in social activities.

Grants will be awarded for projects which aim to:

• Act against prejudice, hate speech, violence, and multiple discrimination.
• Support language learning by using the language in social activities. Special emphasis is on projects for youth 16+ or adults.
• Equal participation of immigrants and host communities in joint projects such as promoting democratic participation in NGOs and in politics.

Immigrant associations and interest groups are especially encouraged to apply.

Grants are awarded to individuals, associations, organisations, and public entities. Grants can cover up to 75% of the estimated total cost of a project.

Applications can be submitted up to and including 1 December 2024.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

• Applications are to be submitted in electronic form through the Governments of Iceland‘s application website.
• Detailed instructions on how to use the site and locate the online form.

For more information, please contact the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour by phone at 545-8100 or by e-mail [email protected].