Icelandic Roots Heritage Grants
Why We Give
Icelandic Roots supports projects that honor, preserve, teach, and celebrate Icelandic heritage across generations and across the globe. We specifically have donated in Canada, Iceland, and the United States through events, education, cultural activities, publications, site preservation, and scholarships.
See the list of recipients at the bottom of this page.
Who Can Apply
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Nonprofits, museums, historical societies, cultural groups, schools, and volunteer committees
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Individuals leading heritage projects with a community benefit
2026 IR Priority is for the Icelandic Settlements in North America.
What could your settlement need?
What We Fund
Financial grants are monies awarded for a variety of Icelandic-related educational and preservation projects.
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Presentations, workshops, festivals, exhibits, artistry, and history projects
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Research, publications, signage, storyboards, site preservation, collections
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Youth programs, language and culture education, digital outreach
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Promote your project and give you a chance to "give back" by sharing your project in our newsletter, podcast, webinars, seminars, and/or social media
Grants Amounts and Timing
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Typical Awards are between $250-$2,500 USD
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Apply for Snorri by March 15
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Apply for Language and Artist Grants by April 1
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Apply for the Gimli Icelandic Camp by July 15
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Apply for Heritage Grants March 1-April 1 and October 15-November 15.
What We Ask in Return = Visibility and Deliverables
We ask all recipients to:
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Publicly acknowledge Icelandic Roots on your website, digital media, or signage with a link back to us.
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Share a short story and update we can post in our newsletter and on social media (150-600 words and 1-5 photos).
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Tag us online using #icelandicroots, @icelandicroots, and www.IcelandicRoots.com
How To Apply for an Icelandic Heritage Grant
Icelandic Roots Heritage Grant Application
After You are Funded
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Use funds as proposed or ask before changing scope.
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Send a mid-project photo(s) and update within 6 months of the grant
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Include our credit line, logo, and website address where appropriate.
FAQ
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Can individuals apply? Yes, with community benefit
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Can I reapply? Yes, if in good standing
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Is an Icelandic Roots membership required? No - but preference is given to IR members
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What has IR funded in the past? See the list below.
Questions and to Apply
Email support@IcelandicRoots.com or book a chat with our team
Icelandic Roots is a nonprofit, charitable, all-volunteer organization that strengthens the Icelandic community and educates others about our fragile heritage, genealogy, history, and culture.
We provide scholarships for Icelandic Language studies and the Snorri Program. See the Scholarship page for more information.
Icelandic Roots Philanthropy
As an all-volunteer, nonprofit, public charity, Icelandic Roots gives back much of its revenue to projects that preserve and share Icelandic heritage and culture. Giving back is a cornerstone of our mission. Each membership, donation, and volunteer hour helps "pay it forward."
Since 2013, through the generosity of our members and supporters, Icelandic Roots has awarded nearly $190,000 USD in grants and sponsorships. The list of those we have supported is long and diverse. These funds strengthen the roots that connect us across oceans and generations.
Grant Recipients
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Canada
*Gimli Icelandic Club - Manitoba
*Historic Markerville - Alberta
*Icelandic Camp - Gimli, Manitoba
*Icelandic Canadian Club of Toronto - Ontario
*Icelandic National League of North America - Manitoba
*Icelandic River Heritage Sites - Riverton, Manitoba
*Islendingadagurinn - Manitoba
*Leif Eiriksson Icelandic Club - Alberta
*Lögberg-Heimskringla Newspaper - Winnipeg, Manitoba
*New Iceland Heritage Museum - Gimli, Manitoba
Bru Cemetery - Manitoba
Fridrika Bjornsdottir Memorial Fund - Manitoba
Gillian Stone - Musician Artistry Grant- Ontario
Grund Cemetery Restoration Project - Manitoba
Icelandic Canadian Frón - Winnipeg, Manitoba
Icelandic Canadian Club of Edmonton - Alberta
Icelandic Connection Journal - Gimli, Manitoba
Viking Park - Gimli, Manitoba
Iceland
*East Iceland Emigration Center - Vesturfarinn in Vopnafjörður
*Hofsós Emigration Center in Skagafjörður
*Icelandic National League of Iceland - Reykjavík
*Njálurefill - Njáls Saga Tapestry - Hvolsvöllur
*Riishús Restoration Project - Bordeyri
*Snorri Foundation - Reykjavík
City of Akureyri - K. N. Júlíus Monument
Sails, Rails, Rivers, and Trails exhibit - Vopnafjörður
Emigration Port Exhibits and Storyboards
2023: Borðeyri, Sauðárkrókur, Seyðisfjörður, Vopnafjörður
2025: Eyrarbakki, Húsavík, Stykkishólmur
United States
*Deuce of August Icelandic Celebration - North Dakota
*Hekla Icelandic Club - Minnesota
*Icelandic Communities Association - North Dakota
*Icelandic National League of the United States
*Icelandic Online Club - Texas
*Manassas Viking Fest - Virginia
*Nordic Culture Club - Minnesota
*Northeast ND Heritage Association - North Dakota
*Pembina Hills Churches - North Dakota
*Scandinavian Hjemkomst Festival - Minnesota
*Scandinavian Hostfest - North Dakota
*Washington Island Museum - Wisconsin
*Vikur Lutheran Church - North Dakota
*Vikur Cemetery Association - North Dakota
Blaine Icelandic Heritage Society - Washington
Fjalla Church - North Dakota
Gardar Community Hall - North Dakota
Icelandic American Association of Minnesota
Icelandic Association of Arizona
Icelandic Association of Utah
Mountain Bornum Park - North Dakota
Society of Preservation of Minneota - Minnesota
Thingvalla Cemetery Association - North Dakota
Trinity Community Lutheran Church - Washington