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

The Saami Council has opened the second round of Dalán grants and is now inviting the Sámi art and culture sector to apply for grants. Dalán grants can be applied for on the Saami Council website using the electronic application form until 14.9.2025 at 23:59 (CEST). The rules for Dalán grants can be found on the Saami Council website.

- The Dalán grant is a new form of grant that was launched at the beginning of the year. We received more applications than we expected in the first round, which shows that people have found it well. We expect high interest in this round as well, says Unna-Maari Pulska, Cultural Secretary of the Saami Council.

What is the Dalán grant?

The Dalán grant was launched at the beginning of the year. It 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.

In addition to Dalán grants, the Saami Council awards project grants, travel scholarships, and year-long working scholarships. The application period for annual grants is also currently ongoing and will end on 2 November 2025. The Cultural Committee of the Saami Council decides on the allocation of all cultural grants.

 In the first round of applications, Laila Labba was one of those who received a Dalán grant. The Dalán grant enabled her to participate in the opening of her and Ulivia Uviluk's "ᐃᖃᓪᓕᐊᒋᐊᓯᕗᒍᑦ / Vulge oaggut / Going Fishing" exhibition in Montreal, Canada. Pictured are Ulivia Uviluk and Laila Labba at the opening of their exhibition.

Foto: Saali Kuata

More information:

Unna-Maari Pulska

Secretary of Culture

unnamaari(at)saamicouncil.net