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The application period for cultural grants is now open! Apply for the Dalán grant no later than September 14. The application period for The annual Saami council cultural grants ends on November 2.

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The application period for cultural grants is now open! Apply for the Dalán grant no later than September 14. The application period for The annual Saami council cultural grants ends on November 2. 〰️

Cultural Funds of the Saami Council

The Saami Council's annual cultural grants application period is open

The Saami Council's application period for the yearly cultural grants has opened. The Saami Council invites the Sámi cultural field to apply for grants for 2026. You can apply for a project, travel, or a one-year working grant from the Saami Council. The Saami Council supports both traditional and modern cultural activities.

The application period for cultural grants ends on 2nd November 2025 at 23:59 (CEST). You can apply for grants electronically on the Saami Council's website. The Saami Council's cultural committee decides on the distribution of cultural grants.

You can apply for the annual grants here. You can choose the language in which you will fill out your application below:

Davvisámegiella

Anarâškielâ

Julevsámegiellaj

Nuõrttsääm'ǩiõlle

Åarjelsaemïengielese

Norsk

Suomi

English

Saami Council Has Opened The Second Round of Applications for Dalán Grants

The Saami Council has opened the second round of Dalán grants. The Dalán grant is created to support the Sámi arts and culture sector in unexpected, urgent, and time-limited situations. The maximum amount of a Dalán grant is NOK 20,000. The Dalán grant is not awarded for investments or activities that have already been completed. Dalán grants can be applied for using the electronic application form until 14.9.2025 at 23:59 (CEST). Read the Dalán grant’s rules here.

Apply for the Dalán grant here:

Content of application forms