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Music Grants in Iceland
9 open grants for musicians and artists in Iceland right now, from organizers like Iceland Music (Music Fund Export Division), Iceland Music (Music Fund), Tónlistarmiðstöð (Iceland Music). 2 of them close within the next 30 days. Every listing is checked by a person — deadlines, award amounts and who can apply — so you spend less time searching and more time making music.
- Open now
- 9
- Closing in 30 days
- 2
- Recently closed
- 6
- Updated
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Open grants in Iceland
Iceland Music Fund – Music Fund overview (grant types + ISK ranges)
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Iceland Music Fund – Travel Grants (deadline 1 Oct annually)
Deadline: October 1, 2026
Tónlistarsjóðir – Music Fund
Deadline: October 30, 2026
Iceland Music Fund – Music Fund (application deadline 30 Oct 2026, 15:00)
Deadline: October 30, 2026
Iceland Music Fund – Travel Grants (deadline 1 Dec annually)
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Harpa – Grants for concerts held in Harpa (Support Fund for the Association for Concert Halls and Ruth Hermanns)
Deadline: Not confirmed
Ferðastyrkir – Travel Grants
Deadline: Not confirmed
Reykjavík City – City Grants (overview page)
Deadline: Not confirmed
Government of Iceland – Reimbursement of recording cost (25% refund)
Deadline: Not confirmed
Recently closed
Many of these run every year — check the page for when the next round is likely to open.
Iceland Music Fund – Travel Grants (deadline 1 Aug annually)
Closed: August 1, 2026 (passed)
Reykjavík Culture Night Fund – Small event grants (deadline early June)
Closed: June 5, 2026 (passed)
Iceland Music Fund – Travel Grants (deadline 1 Jun annually)
Closed: June 1, 2026 (passed)
Iceland Music Fund – Music Fund (application deadline 15 Apr 2026, 15:00)
Closed: April 15, 2026 (passed)
Iceland Music Fund – Travel Grants (deadline 1 Apr annually)
Closed: April 1, 2026 (passed)
Iceland Music Fund – Travel Grants (updated rules + amounts; next deadline 1 Apr 2026)
Closed: April 1, 2026 (passed)
Keep exploring
New to this? How to Apply for Music Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide walks through the whole process, and How to Find Music Grants That Actually Fit Your Project is the natural next step. All of our music funding guides are free to read.
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