The Icelandic Sport Fund

What are the objectives?

The specific objectives pursued by the Icelandic Sport Fund are:

• To improve sport facilities all around Iceland
• To support research and innovation in the field of sport and to gather information for policy making (studies, data collection, surveys etc.)

Who can apply?

Public bodies or non-profit organisations active in the field of sport.

Requirements

The fund supports the following actions:

• Special projects for improving sport facilities
• Information and dissemination projects in the field of sport
• Innovative projects aimed at children and young people
• Educational projects for trainers and guidance counsellors in the field of sport
• Promote voluntary activities in sport and the awareness of the importance of health enhancing physical activity
• Sport research

The role of Rannís

Rannís is responsible for managing the fund on behalf of The Ministry of Education, Sport and Culture. The Ministry appoints a special Sport Committee that takes final decisions for funding.

The Icelandic Sport Fund allocates around 100.000 € annually to various projects.

Further information in Icelandic - Íþróttasjóður