Application Deadline:
3 September 2026
About Organisation
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is a leading international philanthropic organisation dedicated to advancing sustainability, health, and scientific innovation. Through its strategic funding programmes, the foundation supports initiatives that address global challenges, particularly climate change and sustainable development. With a strong focus on societal impact, it promotes collaboration between research institutions, communities, governments, and industries. Under its Denmark Green Transition Grants initiative, the foundation aims to accelerate environmental progress by fostering behavioural change and community engagement. Its funding approach emphasises long-term, scalable solutions that strengthen public participation and institutional capacity for building a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
About the Grant
The Denmark Green Transition Grants programme supports projects that drive societal learning and behavioural change toward sustainability. It focuses on initiatives that promote climate action, sustainable lifestyles, and environmental awareness across Denmark. The grant encourages innovative approaches such as citizen science, living labs, and cross-sector collaboration. Projects addressing agriculture, food systems, and climate mitigation are prioritised. By funding both research and implementation, the programme aims to create scalable, real-world solutions. It also emphasises community engagement and public participation, ensuring that sustainability efforts lead to long-term impact, improved wellbeing, and stronger support for green transition policies across society.
Who can Apply?
The Denmark Green Transition Grants are open to a wide range of non-commercial entities engaged in sustainability and climate action. Eligible applicants include public authorities, NGOs, civil society organisations, research institutions, community groups, and think tanks. Private companies may also apply, provided their projects are strictly non-profit in nature. Applicants must act as the main project lead and ensure proper administration and execution. Projects must be based in and primarily benefit the Danish Realm. Strong proposals should demonstrate collaboration across sectors, clear societal impact, and measurable sustainability outcomes, aligning with broader environmental and community development goals.
How to Apply?
Applicants must prepare a detailed proposal outlining project objectives, methodology, and expected impact. The application should include a clear societal learning approach, stakeholder collaboration plan, and a justified budget. A defined implementation timeline of up to three years is required. Strong applications emphasise community engagement, cross-sector partnerships, and measurable sustainability outcomes. All submissions must ensure transparency, particularly regarding overlapping funding sources for similar projects.
Application Deadline
The application process for the Denmark Green Transition Grants is currently open for the April 2026 intake, with proposals accepted until early September 2026.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
