Deadline Date: September 03, 2026
The Novo Nordisk Foundation is inviting applications for Project Grants Supporting Societal Learning for the Green Transition to accelerate sustainable behaviour and practices among individuals, communities and organisations across Denmark.
The programme focuses on societal learning for the green transition, sustainable lifestyles, behavioural change, community engagement, social experimentation, citizen science, public engagement, municipal development projects, partnerships across sectors, sustainability in agriculture, food production and consumption, and climate mitigation technologies. It also supports projects that strengthen social norms and institutional capacity for sustainable change while encouraging collective learning and public support for greener ways of living.
The grant programme aims to support innovative projects and initiatives that can implement, test, or scale practical solutions for the green transition within the Danish Realm. The foundation encourages projects that combine sustainability with positive perceptions of quality of life and community well-being.
The foundation has allocated up to DKK 35 million for this funding opportunity. Applicants may request grants ranging from DKK 200,000 to DKK 6 million for projects with a duration of up to three years. Funding is available for projects that involve community engagement activities, living labs, citizen science initiatives, proof-of-concept studies, participatory public engagement formats, and collaborations connecting civil society, industry, research institutions, and government actors. Priority will be given to projects related to agriculture, food systems, food consumption, and climate mitigation technologies.
Funding may cover salaries for project personnel, operating expenses, project management, equipment, travel expenses, communication and outreach activities, publication costs, collaborative activities, conference participation, tuition fees for PhD students, and administrative costs where applicable. Danish universities may also receive project supplements under the national agreement framework.
The programme will not support commercial activities, buildings, or indirect overhead costs such as rent, utilities, and maintenance expenses. Applicants must also disclose any overlapping or additional funding received from other sources for the same project.
Eligible applicants include public authorities, civil society organisations, charities, associations, community organisations, non-governmental organisations, advocacy groups, think tanks, grassroots movements, research institutions, and private companies applying for non-commercial and non-profit initiatives. During the grant period, the applicant must serve as the project leader or responsible person at the institution administering the project. Projects must primarily focus on and be administered within the Danish Realm.
For more information, visit Novo Nordisk Foundation.
