Pictured is Auri Ahola, one of the recipients of the Dalán grant in the second round of 2026. Ahola was awarded the Dalán grant to enable her participation in the opening week’s program for the Õhttsaž sijdd – Common Siida exhibition. Photo: Kevin Francett / Kajastus Creative.
The Saami Council launched a new grant, Dalán-doarjja, last year. The second application round for this year closed on October 10, 2026. The Saami Council received 24 applications in this round, requesting a combined 413,334 NOK. In this round, 150,000 NOK in grants was available and distributed among 10 applicants.
- This was the fourth application round for the Dalán grant already. We have received a steady number of applications in each application round over the past two years, which indicates that the Sámi art and culture sector has found our new grant. We received applications from across Sápmi, and new applicants are also always very welcome, notes Unna-Maari Pulska, Cultural Secretary of the Saami Council.
The Dalán grant is created to support the Sámi arts and culture sector in unexpected, urgent, and time-bound situations. Individual Sámi, as well as Sámi groups and associations, can apply. The maximum grant you can receive is 20,000 NOK. The Saami Council’s cultural grants are funded by the Nordic Council of Ministers.
The deadline for applications for project and travel support, as well as a work grant for 2027, is 1.11.2026 at 23:59 (CET).
Dalán Grant recipients:
Paul Anders Simma: Nordic Nest Sami-German film co-production program summit, 20 000 NOK
Auri Ahola: Õhttsaž sijdd – Participating in the opening week program of the "Shared Siida" exhibition, 12 000 NOK
Tommi Jama: Exhibition for the launch of the Stállu board game, 5 000 NOK
Oulu Sámit rs: Course on Skolt Sámi Women’s Headwear and Beadwork, 20 000 NOK
Anna Näkkäläjärvi-Länsman: Participation in Folkealarm event, 20 000 NOK
Elle-Marja Eira: Concert, 20 000 NOK
Ánndaris Rimpi: Insiders, travel and accommodation, 17 902 NOK
Eva Maria Fjellheim: Participating in a book launch, 9 266 NOK
Ailo Thomassen: GASSKAIDJA, 6 000 NOK
Lena Katrine Sokki: The People of Beskades, 19 832 NOK
More information:
Lada Suomenrinne
Chair of the Cultural Committee
lada.suomenrinne(at)gmail.com
Unna-Maari Pulska
Cultural Secretary
unnamaari(at)saamicouncil.net