25 million in grants for mental health projects

The Mental Health Fund advertises for applications for the fifth time and the amount that will be awarded this year is the highest to date, or a total of ISK 25 million.

A press release states that this year special emphasis will be placed on projects related to the mental health of children and young people, which is related to the generous 3.4 million krónur gift from Skúla Helgason to the fund. The purpose of the fund is to promote mental health progress by providing grants for projects and research that can improve mental health.

The fund was established by Gehelp in 2021 and has now funded 65 projects for a total of ISK 60 million. A number of projects have received grants from the fund, including the Grófs, attitudes, Korda-Samfonia, Olga Khodos, the opportunity, the Farmers’ Association, the Matthildur team and other projects that promote improved mental health, empowerment and prevention.

The Matthild team is working on harm reduction at music festivals and provides education and guidance on safer drug use, harm -reduced equipment and access to drug testing.

Photo/Strength Fund Mental Health

The deadline for applications is from June 10 to September 5, 2025. Five -person professional council assesses submitted applications and proposes the allocation for grants for the Fund Board for a decision. You can submit an application on Fund’s website.