Find the

grant for you

...to learn something new

Lifelong learning doesn't need to cost you much more than some time. It's easy to apply for grants to help you in your workplace.

The Vocational Training Fund for Retail and Office Workers supports individuals and companies with grants for job-related education. It is easy to apply through Starfsmennt, whether you are seeking individual, company, or joint grants.

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Individual Grants

The Vocational Training Fund for Retail and Office Workers provides funding for job-related courses and education, leisure courses, and travel expenses.

Covers 90% of the invoice

Maximum grant: ISK 180,000

Up to 50% travel grant, maximum ISK 50,000

Up to 50% leisure grant, maximum ISK 40,000

Most Icelandic language studies are eligible for funding from SVS

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Company Grants

All companies with employees who are members of VR or LÍV can apply for grants from the fund.

Applications are submitted through attin.is

Covers 90% of the invoice

Maximum grant per member: ISK 390,000

Maximum grant per company: ISK 4 million annually

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Joint Grants

Individuals and companies can jointly apply for a grant if the employee’s education costs exceed ISK 200,000.

Education must cost at least ISK 200,000

The employee applies and includes a company declaration

The grant amount is deducted from both parties’ entitlements

Combined maximum grant covers 90% of the tuition fee – up to ISK 570,000, or ISK 800,000 if the individual is entitled to accumulation

More about joint grants

Applying for grants

and support is

simple

What is eligible
for funding?

You can apply for grants for a wide range of lifelong learning opportunities. The only requirements are that the education must be open to everyone, have a defined start and end, and follow a pre-determined plan.