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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
