Grants for visual storytelling of Reykjavík's history

Teikning af Hallgrímskirkju, Perlunni og íbúðarhúsi.

Are you working on a book, a film, a TV series, a website, or any other kind of project related to the history of Reykjavík and plan to use images from the Reykjavík Museum of Photography in your project? Then you can apply for a grant from Reykjavík City to offset the purchase cost. The grant is a discount on the cost of publishing images.f

Apply for a grant

How do I apply?

Applications for support for visual media must include applicant information and a description of the planned media project. A price estimate from the Reykjavík Museum of Photography for planned photo purchases must also be included, according to the Museum's fees. The grant does not cover the value-added tax on the use of images.

Apply for a visual storytelling grant through My Pages on this website. Applications open Monday, April 15 and close Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

Storytelling and culture

The grant aims to promote the dissemination of Reykjavík's cultural heritage and history. A group of three experts from Reykjavík City's Department of Culture & Sports reviews applications and makes recommendations to the Culture, Sports, and Leisure Council for grant allocation.

For more information, contact the Cultural City office at the Department of Culture & Sports at menning@reykjavik.is or by phone: 411 1111