Performing Arts Fund | The Icelandic Centre for Research - Rannís

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Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:06

Grants are given to professional performing art groups for one-year projects. Framework agreements can be made for projects for up to two-year period ...

Source: https://en.rannis.is/funding/art-culture/professional-theatre-groups-fund/

Funding Details

Funder: The Icelandic Centre for Research (Rannís)
Funding Goal: To strengthen Icelandic professional performing arts by supporting theatre, dance, opera, and other performing arts groups through annual project grants and multi-year framework agreements.
Funding Amount: Not specified. One-year project grants and framework agreements available; framework agreements require 50% community co-funding.
Deadline: October (annually) (Rolling)
How to Apply: Applications are submitted through the Rannís electronic system in October. A performing arts board appointed by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science evaluates proposals, with final approval by the Minister. Results are typically published in January via email, media release, and the Rannís website.
Target Region: Iceland
Last Checked: 2026-03-12 05:59

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be a professional performing arts group based in Iceland

Required Documents

Submit proposals via the Rannís electronic application system
Include participant lists, project descriptions, budgets, and activity plans
Provide supporting documents including CVs, scripts, and certificates

Constraints

Budget must reflect actual project costs with other funding sources identified
Framework agreements (up to 2 years) require 50% community co-funding
Final report must be submitted within 6 months of project completion

Summary

The Performing Arts Fund is administered by Rannís (The Icelandic Centre for Research) on behalf of Iceland's Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. It provides grants to professional performing arts groups in Iceland for one-year projects, with the option of framework agreements for up to two-year periods. The fund supports various performing arts disciplines including theatre, dance, and opera. Applications are submitted through the Rannís electronic system and must include participant lists, project descriptions, budgets, and activity plans. Framework agreements require 50% community co-funding. A performing arts board appointed by the Ministry evaluates applications, with final approval by the Minister. Results are typically published in January. Final reports must be submitted within 6 months of project completion.

Historical Context

The fund operates on an annual cycle with October deadlines and January results. It is an ongoing program administered by Rannís on behalf of Iceland's Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.

Sources

https://en.rannis.is/funding/art-culture/professional-theatre-groups-fund/

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