Reykjavík City District Fund

Purpose

The fund supports neighborhood-based organizations, residents and others who want to contribute and organize district-related projects with the following goals.

The fund aims to strengthen social capital, solidarity and cooperation among residents in Reykjavík City districts, promote district beautification, increase safety and enrich community life in diverse ways to meet residents' needs.

You can apply for grants for projects in one or more districts. Here is a map of the districts.

The decision on the allocation of funds from the Reykjavík City District Fund is taken by the Reykjavík City resident councils. The Human Rights and Democracy Office is responsible for managing and processing grant applications.

How do I apply?

Before applying, it is important to familiarize yourself with the District Fund Allocation Rules as well as the Reykjavík City Rules on Grants.

Click here to apply for a District Fund grant. Applications open twice a year, from March 15 to April 15 and September 15 to October 15. The Fund only considers applications eligible under Reykjavík City rules.

Instructions

First, log in to My Pages using electronic ID on mobile, authentication app or card ID.

Have all information ready, including ID numbers, email addresses and phone numbers. You can save the application and reopen it later.

Application form

Applicant

• First, fill in applicant information. This is who receives the grant, if awarded. For example, an organization, individual or company.

Responsible party

• Next, fill in responsible party information. This person signs agreements and is the contact if a grant is awarded (can be the same as the applicant).

Bank account details

• Enter applicant's account information, ensuring the ID number and account details match.

The project

• Here you name and describe the project. Next, specify which district the project will take place in.
• Then, provide a brief summary.
• Finally, list the gender of project participants.

Expenses and income

• Enter estimated project expenses and potential income.

Grant

• Enter the amount requested.
• Disclose any previous grants from Reykjavík City.

Additional documentation

• Here, you can include detailed project description, advertisement, images, etc.

Terms and conditions

• Read and accept terms to submit the application.

Application evaluation

When considering applications, the District Fund allocation rules, the Reykjavík City Rules on Grants, and Reykjavík City Human Rights Policy are taken into account. It is worth noting that grants are not given retroactively for events and projects, if an application is received after an event has taken place.

When will I get a response?

You'll receive an email about the grant decision after the application is presented to the relevant residents' council. Residents' councils decide on grants after the application period ends. Residents' councils meet monthly. Learn more about residents' councils and their meeting times.

Grant payment

Grants from the Fund are processed after the grant agreements have been signed and on presentation of the budget for the project for which the grant is given. The grants are disbursed in accordance with the Fund's allocation rules.