Journals pay staff expenses, but getting paid by subjects isn't journalism. That's more like an ad. Note that I felt bad asking the question since I'm sure the person is in good faith and is very passionated about the, pretty cool, subject.

Did you click the link? It's a state fellowship for creative writers to apply whatever their form is to their understanding of Icelandic lit. It's not paid for by Icelandic writers.

🤔 maybe it doesn't matter when it's for a non-profit thing. Cities are non-profit, right? We are not taking about Elon Musk here, after all. "You were bribed by Médecin Sans Frontière to save lives! You are the worst!"