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50 fixed deadlines, 82 rolling/open

March 2026

20.03. Today!
Nessling Foundation - Small Funding for Civil Society Sustainability · Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · Maximum EUR 10,000 per project. 6–8 projects funded per round.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Education
23.03. 3d left
Nordic Council of Ministers - Grants Portal · Nordic Council of Ministers (NCM) · Not specified on portal homepage; see grant guidelines for amounts.
For NGOs Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building

April 2026

01.04. 12d left
The Wallenberg Foundations award grants to 13 research projects ... · Marcus and Amalia Wallenberg Foundation (jointly with Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation) · SEK 5-8 million per project (for the forestry call); total SEK 90 million across 13 projects
For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Research
01.04. 12d left
COWIfonden — Engineering and Sustainability Research Grants · COWIfonden (COWI Foundation) · Not publicly specified; typically DKK hundreds of thousands to low millions
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Research Waste Management
08.04. 19d left
Nordic Council of Ministers: Local Synergy Projects under the Nordic Nature Programme 2026-2027
For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation
13.04. 24d left
NordForsk Nordic Chemicals Program - Sustainable Chemicals and Materials · NordForsk · Part of NOK 1.15 billion total allocation; individual grant amounts not specified on the homepage.
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy Research
15.04. 26d left
Nordic exploratory networks within the humanities and social sciences · NordForsk (NOS-HS) · Up to 1.5 MNOK per network (approximately €130,000); total budget of 33 MNOK available
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Research
16.04. 27d left
Danish Maritime Fund - Mobility and Transport - European Union · Den Danske Maritime Fond (Danish Maritime Fund) · Loans: up to 50% of project budget. Donations: partial funding for direct project costs (specific amounts not published). Internal hourly rates capped at 600 DKK/hour.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Foundation Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Climate Education Research
16.04. 27d left
MSCA Staff Exchanges 2026 · European Commission / Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) · Total call budget EUR 97.9 million; individual project grants vary by number of secondments (EUR 8,000-9,000 per person-month); typical project EUR 300K-1.5M
For NGOs Grant Africa Global India Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Research
16.04. 27d left
Horizon Europe CL6 CIRCBIO-01 — Circular Systemic Solutions Through Living Labs in Cities (2026) · European Research Executive Agency (REA) — Horizon Europe Cluster 6 CIRCBIO · EUR 5-10M per project indicative; total topic budget to be confirmed when call opens April 17 2026; two-stage call
For NGOs Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
22.04. 33d
Call for proposals: Nordic-Baltic education systems and 21st century ... · NordForsk · Up to 65 million NOK total for Nordic partners; up to 13 MNOK per project (Nordic). Estonian partners: up to 600,000 EUR total (150-300k EUR per project). Lithuanian partners: up to 300,000 EUR total (150-250k EUR per project).
Research Council Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Education Research
23.04. 34d
EU Innovation Fund 2025 — Net-Zero Technologies Pilot Projects (INNOVFUND-2025-NZT-PILOTS) · CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) — EU Innovation Fund · Pilot projects: min capital expenditure EUR 2.5M; max grant EUR 40M; Total pilot budget EUR 300M. Co-funding rate varies (up to 60%)
Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling

May 2026

06.05. 47d
Danish Green Development and Demonstration Programme (GUDP) Organic RDD 12 2026 · ICROFS (International Centre for Research in Organic Food Systems) / GUDP (Green Development and Demonstration Programme), Ministry of Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark · DKK 250,000 to DKK 10 million per project (approx. EUR 33,500 to EUR 1.34 million). Total call budget: approx. DKK 50.5 million. 70% of funds for Type 1 projects (with business plan), up to 30% for Type 2 (public goods focus).
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Research
07.05. 48d
Chips JU Global RIA 2026 - Open, Research-Oriented Call · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) / Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU) · €50,000 minimum per partner; €650,000 maximum per project (€1,300,000 if Danish coordinator); funding rate 35-90% depending on organization type
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Research
07.05. 48d
[PDF] Innovation Fund Denmark (IFD) - Innovationsfonden · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · €50,000 minimum per partner; up to €650,000 per partner and €1,300,000 per project (when Danish coordinator). Quantum Pilot Lines have no per-partner/project caps.
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Research
13.05. 54d
Innobooster Programme - Denmark · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · 200,000 to 5,000,000 DKK per project (approx. EUR 26,800 to EUR 670,000 at ~0.134 EUR/DKK). Innovation Fund Denmark co-finances maximum 35% of the company's relevant project expenses.
For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Research

June 2026

01.06. 73d
Novo Nordisk Foundation - Project Grants for Societal Learning for the Green Transition · Novo Nordisk Foundation · DKK 200,000–6,000,000 (approx EUR 27,000–800,000) for projects up to 3 years. Total pool: up to DKK 35 million. Pre-projects up to DKK 500,000 for up to 6 months.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate Education
02.06. 74d
Grøn Forskning 2026 - Green Research · Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond (DFF - Denmark's Free Research Fund) · Up to DKK 5,000,000 (approx. EUR 671,000) excluding overhead, for up to 5 years. Annual budget of DKK 150 million allocated to DFF for green research 2026-2029 per political agreement.
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Research
05.06. 77d
Interreg Baltic Sea Region - Small Projects for Circular Economy · Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme (ERDF + IPA + NDICI) · Small projects: typically EUR 25K-250K; ERDF co-funding rate 80%; total call envelope not specified
For NGOs Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Waste Management
10.06. 82d
Environment and Natural Values Related to Possible Future Mineral ... · The Research Council of Norway (Forskningsradet) · NOK 8,000,000–16,000,000 per project; total call budget NOK 50,000,000. Projects are for research organisations.
For Researchers Research Council Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation Research
17.06. 89d
EU Blue Partnership - Transitioning Blue Economy Sectors · Sustainable Blue Economy Partnership (EU Horizon Europe) · Total call budget approx. EUR 43.5 million pooled from 38 national/regional funding organisations and EU co-funding; individual project funding determined by national rules
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Aquaculture Blue Economy Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Research Seaweed & Algae
30.06. 102d
Preannouncement: THCS Call 2026 – Access to Care · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) / THCS Partnership · €50,000 minimum per partner; €300,000 maximum per single Danish partner; €500,000 maximum for multiple Danish partners combined. Funding rates 25-90% depending on organisation type.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Research

July 2026

31.07. 133d
NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme — Annual Calls for Proposals · NATO Science for Peace and Security (SPS) Programme · EUR 50,000–400,000; Multi-Year Projects up to EUR 400K, events (workshops, training courses) smaller
For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Marine Conservation Pollution Research

August 2026

25.08. 158d
MUDP 2026 - Environmental Technology Development and Demonstration Programme · Miljøstyrelsen (Danish Environmental Protection Agency) / Ministry of Environment · DKK 130M total pool for 2026. Pre-projects and ETV: small grants. Development/demo projects: DKK 1-10M typical. Flagship projects: DKK 5-30M+ typical.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
28.08. 161d
Nessling Foundation - Doctoral Thesis Funding (Environmental) · Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · EUR 30,000/year personal grant (EUR 2,500/month), max 4 years (EUR 120,000 total). Research costs may be applied in addition. Total pool: EUR 3,250,000 for general call 2026 (shared across all grant types).
For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Marine Conservation Research

September 2026

01.09. 165d
Postcode Lottery (Nationale Postcode Loterij) - Grant Application · Nationale Postcode Loterij (Dutch Postcode Lottery) · Minimum 40% of lottery revenue distributed; individual grants not specified publicly. Contribution must not exceed 25% of the applicant's total income.
For NGOs Philanthropic Network Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Pollution
01.09. 165d
DFF Thematic Research 2026 — Danish Realm and Arctic Research Themes · Independent Research Fund Denmark (Danmarks Frie Forskningsfond / DFF) · Up to DKK 5 million (approx. EUR 670,000) per project excl. overhead
Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Research
09.09. 173d
DevelopmentAid - DANIDA Grants Search Portal · DANIDA – Danish International Development Agency (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark) · Highly variable across calls: from EUR 10,000 (small local competitions) to EUR 100,000,000 (multi-donor mitigation facilities). Danish CSO small grants budget not specified. Research calls: up to DKK 250,000,000.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Africa Global Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Education Research
23.09. 187d
EU Mission Ocean — HORIZON-MISS-2026-03-OCEAN-02: Aquatic Pollution and Biodiversity Loss Through Nature-Positive Solutions · European Research Executive Agency (REA) — Horizon Europe Mission Restore our Ocean and Waters · Approximately EUR 7M-8M per project; up to 4 projects funded; total indicative budget EUR 30M
For NGOs Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
23.09. 187d
Horizon Europe Mission Ocean 2026 — OCEAN-02: Nature-Positive Solutions for Aquatic Pollution · European Research Executive Agency (REA) — Horizon Europe Mission Ocean · EUR 7-8M per project; up to 4 projects; total EUR 30M indicative
For NGOs For Researchers Grant Arctic Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
25.09. 189d
LIFE Standard Action Projects - Circular Economy & Quality of Life (2026) · CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) · Average LIFE SAP grant approximately EUR 2.6M; co-funding rate 60%; total LIFE 2026 circular economy envelope not yet published
For NGOs Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
25.09. 189d
CINEA LIFE 2026 — Circular Economy and Quality of Life Sub-Programme · CINEA (European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency) · Varies by call type: SAP EUR 500K-5M average; SIP EUR 5-20M; Operating Grants EUR 300K-2M; Total LIFE 2026 budget not yet published
For NGOs Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management

October 2026

02.10. 196d
Interreg NPA Youth Call 2026 · Interreg Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) Programme · Maximum budgets: 6-month project EUR 50,000; 12-month project EUR 100,000; 18-month project EUR 200,000. Co-financing rates: 65% EU funding for EU partners, 50% for Norwegian partners. Start-up lump sum up to EUR 35,000 or 50% of budget.
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate Education
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK over 3 years. Chairmanship grants up to 60,000 DKK per project (max 240,000 DKK annually).
For NGOs For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building
04.10. 198d
Nordic & North Atlantic cooperation - The Government · NORA – Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (Nordic Council of Ministers) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK total over the project period (1-3 years)
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Fisheries
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK (approx. €67,000) per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK (approx. €200,000) total over 3 years. NORA covers max 50% of total project budget. De minimis limit of €200,000 per Nordic country over 3 fiscal years for Norwegian/Icelandic partners.
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Climate Fisheries
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA – Nordic Atlantic Cooperation · Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK total over three years (approximately €67,000/year or €200,000 total)
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Government Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year for one-year projects; multi-year projects up to 3 years with maximum 500,000 DKK/year (1.5 million DKK total)
For NGOs For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building
04.10. 198d
Discover NORA's opportunities for collaboration and growth · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year; multi-year projects (up to 3 years) can receive up to 1.5 million DKK total
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate
04.10. 198d
[PDF] Item: 20 1. Purpose of Report 2. Recommendations - Orkney · NORA (Nordisk Atlantsamarbejde / Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK (approx. €200,000) over 1-3 year project period. Two application rounds per year.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to DKK 500,000 per year (max DKK 1.5 million for 3-year projects). Additional chairmanship grants up to DKK 60,000 per project.
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Capacity Building
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) / Nordic Council of Ministers · Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK total for a three-year project. NORA covers up to 50% of the total project budget.
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Maximum DKK 500,000 per year or DKK 1,500,000 total for three-year projects. Chairmanship grants up to DKK 60,000 per project.
For NGOs For Researchers For Startups Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year; maximum 1.5 million DKK for 3-year projects (approximately EUR 67,000/year)
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Climate
04.10. 198d
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · Up to 500,000 DKK per year, maximum 1.5 million DKK total for 3-year projects (approximately EUR 67,000/year, EUR 200,000 total)
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate
08.10. 202d
Interreg Baltic Sea Region - Calls for Applications · Interreg Baltic Sea Region (EU / ERDF) · Total programme budget EUR 313.7M (EUR 251M ERDF); typical project grants range from EUR 200K to several million; EU co-financing rate approx 80% for most partners
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research Waste Management

November 2026

03.11. 228d
Call for proposals: Disruptive Technologies | NordForsk · NordForsk (with New Frontiers in Research Fund / NFRF Canada) · Up to 17.1 million NOK for Nordic partners per project (3-year duration). Other country allocations vary: Canada CAD $1.5M, UK £500K, Netherlands €760K, Switzerland CHF 500K, Ireland €500K.
For Researchers Government Grant Global Nordic / Denmark Climate Research

December 2026

01.12. 256d
Interreg North Sea Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg North Sea Programme (European Regional Development Fund) · Up to EUR 1 million per project (Call 6 small-scale capitalisation projects). Projects may have up to 9 partners and run 1.5–2 years.
For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark North Sea Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
01.12. 256d
Interreg North Sea — Call 6 · Interreg North Sea Programme (ERDF) · Typical projects EUR 500K-5M; ERDF co-funding rate 60%; Call 6 total budget not yet announced
For NGOs Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution

January 2027

31.01. 317d
Just Transition Fund (JTF) Denmark North and South Jutland · European Commission / Just Transition Fund (JTF) — managed by Erhvervsstyrelsen (Danish Business Authority) · Total JTF allocation for Denmark: EUR 89 million (2021-2027). Individual project amounts not specified on this page; check Erhvervsstyrelsen for specific call rounds.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate

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Nordic Innovation: Green and Competitive Nordic Region · Nordic Innovation (Nordic Council of Ministers body) · 11 February 2026, 13:00 CET (CLOSED)
For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Waste Management
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Carlsberg Foundation - Marine Research Programs · Carlsberg Foundation · 2026 calls for academic consortia
Foundation Nordic / Denmark Research
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Miljøstøtte til Arktis (DANCEA) — Danish Arctic Environmental Support · Miljøstyrelsen (Danish Environmental Protection Agency) · 2026 round expected to open June 2026, close mid-September 2026. 2025 round: June 25 – September 24, 2025.
For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
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Danida Green Business Partnerships (DGBP) - New Programme 2026 · Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Danida) · 2026 successor programme not yet launched. Expected Q2-Q3 2026. (2025 deadline was 22 April 2025 — CLOSED)
For NGOs Government Grant Africa Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
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The Carlsberg Foundation Research Prizes | Carlsbergfondet.dk · Annual prizes awarded in autumn; no application — by recommendation only
For Researchers Foundation Prize Nordic / Denmark Research
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Icelandic Research Fund (Rannis) · Rannís – The Icelandic Centre for Research · Annual, typically June (2025 deadline was June 13)
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
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Kone Foundation - Grants for Research and Arts (Herlin Family) · Kone Foundation (Koneensaatio) · Annual, typically September
For Researchers Family Office Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Education Research
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Nordic Circular Design Programme · Annual, typically September (2025 deadline was 15 Sep 2025)
For Researchers Multilateral Technical Assistance Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy
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Nefco - the Nordic Green Bank | Accelerating the green ... · Nefco — Nordic Green Bank (Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund) · Annual, typically early in calendar year (2025 round awarded eight projects for 2026 start)
Multilateral Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution
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Nessling Foundation - Science-Based Action Grants · Maj and Tor Nessling Foundation · Annual, typically late August (2026 call: 17–28 August 2026)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Climate Research
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Green Program for Transition of Fisheries and Aquaculture (Denmark) · Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (LFST) – Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries · Annual, with October application round (October 2025 was the last announced round)
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation
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KGJS – Stiftelsen Kristian Gerhard Jebsen · Annual; last deadline 2025-05-08 (via stiftkgj.no)
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Research
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The Foundation's activities and allocations in 2022 · Annual; last deadline 2025-05-08 (via stiftkgj.no)
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Marine Conservation Research
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Home · Annual; last deadline 2025-05-08 for K.G. Jebsen Centres for Medical Research
Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
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Faroe Islands Fisheries Research Fund (Restructured) · Government of the Faroe Islands, Ministry of Fisheries (Fiskivinnuroyndir programme) · Annual; smaller projects typically deadline in January, flagship projects in April
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Research
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Wilhelmsen Foundation - Ocean Conservation · Tom Wilhelmsen's Foundation (TWS) · April 15 / October 15 (recurring twice yearly)
For NGOs For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Climate Education Marine Conservation Recycling & Upcycling Research
Rolling
Interreg North Sea Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg North Sea Programme (EU ERDF co-funded) · Call 6 deadline: March 2027. Earlier calls closed. Check programme website for current open calls.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark North Sea Biodiversity Circular Economy Marine Conservation
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MUDP - Environmental Technology Development and Demonstration Program · Miljostyrelsen (Danish EPA) / Ministry of Environment · Call published 6 February 2026. Specific submission deadline not confirmed in public sources — check mudp.dk
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Waste Management
Rolling
KIMO Denmark Coastal Lottery - Incentivized Beach Cleanup Program · KIMO Denmark (Kommunernes Internationale Miljøorganisation) · December (annual prize draw)
For Communities / Cooperatives Government Prize Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
Approved Grants Spring 2025 - NATA · NATA (North Atlantic Tourism Association) · February and September (two rounds per year)
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building
Rolling
How we work · Stiftelsen Kristian Gerhard Jebsen (Kristian Gerhard Jebsen Foundation) · May 8, 2025 at 12:00 noon (for 2025 medical research centres call)
For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Marine Conservation Research
Rolling
The Wallenberg Foundations - Stockholms universitet · Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation (KAW) · Multiple deadlines in 2026: April 26, October 5, October 15, November 16
For Researchers Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Education Research
Rolling
Forside | Innovationsfonden · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · Multiple rolling deadlines throughout 2026: Innobooster Period 2 May 13, 2026; Innoexplorer Round 2 April 23, 2026; Chips JU May 7, 2026
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research
Rolling
Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Baltic Sea Region Programme (European Union / IB.SH Schleswig-Holstein) · No calls currently open. Results for third call (small projects) and second call (project platform) expected spring 2026.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Pollution Research Waste Management
Rolling
EU Baltic Sea Strategy | dma.dk · European Union / Danish Maritime Authority (EUSBSR) · No calls currently open. Results from third call for small projects expected spring 2026.
For NGOs For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Technical Assistance Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution
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Velux Fonden (VELUX Foundation): Ocean and Marine Environment Grants · Velux Fonden (VELUX Foundation), Denmark · No current open call — not currently accepting new project ideas
For NGOs Foundation Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Plastic Waste Pollution
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Tomra — Circular Economy · Tomra · No grant programme
Corporate Global Nordic / Denmark Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Waste Management
Rolling
Equinor — Sustainability · Equinor · No open call
Corporate Nordic / Denmark Climate
Rolling
Zennström Philanthropies · Zennström Philanthropies · No open call — invitation-only grantmaking; no published deadline
For NGOs Family Office Foundation Grant Technical Assistance Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research
Rolling
Maersk — Sustainability / Ocean Plastic · A.P. Moller - Maersk A/S · No open call — partnership proposal required
Corporate Global Nordic / Denmark Marine Conservation
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Carlsberg Group — Together Towards ZERO and Beyond · Carlsberg Group / Carlsberg Foundation · No open call — partnership proposal required
For NGOs Corporate Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste
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Orsted — Green Fund / Marine Sustainability · Orsted A/S · No open call — sponsorship applications via orsted.com/sponsorships-and-partnerships
For NGOs Corporate Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Marine Conservation
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Interreg Deutschland-Danmark Programme 2021-2027 · Interreg Deutschland-Danmark Programme (EU/ERDF) · November 2025 was likely the last call for the 2021-2027 period as remaining funds (~10%) are nearly exhausted. Priority 3 (Attractive Region) is already closed.
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
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NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · October 4, 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Fisheries
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European Environment Initiative (EURENI) - ZUG Germany · Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUKN), Germany - administered by ZUG gGmbH · Periodic annual calls - check z-u-g.org/en/eureni for current open call
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
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Interreg Aurora Programme 2021-2027 (formerly Northern Periphery and Arctic) · Interreg Aurora Programme (EU/ERDF and national co-funding) · Periodic calls; currently in 7th call round (as of early 2026). Calls announced on programme website and social media.
For NGOs Government Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation
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Funding for North Atlantic collaboration projects - Nora.fo · Nordic Atlantic Cooperation (NORA) · Periodic — two rounds per year: approximately March (announced mid-January) and October (announced mid-August)
For Startups Multilateral Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Fisheries
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Green Transition of Fisheries - Denmark (Marine and Fisheries Programme 2021-2027) · Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries) / European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF) · Periodic, annual rounds. Last marine litter round: May 1 – September 15, 2024 (now closed). Upcoming rounds announced on fiskeristyrelsen.dk.
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Waste Management
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MARiNAO - Marine Research in the North Atlantic Ocean Program · Research Council Faroe Islands (Granskingarráðið), funded by Danish Government · Periodic, typically February (2025 call deadline: 17 February 2025)
Research Council Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
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EMFAF Denmark - Danish Agency for Fisheries (LFST) · Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (LFST) — Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries of Denmark · Periodic, varies by scheme
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
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EMFAF Sweden - Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management (HaV) · Havs- och vattenmyndigheten (HaV) — Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management · Periodic, varies by scheme (current open call: 27 March 2026 for lost fishing gear funding)
For NGOs Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Biodiversity Coastal Protection Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
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FHF Seeks Fishermen's Data to Track Coastal Fish Stocks Faster · Periodic; FHF issues multiple calls annually (rolling basis)
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Research
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Danida Fellowship Centre: Research Grants 2026 · Danida Fellowship Centre (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark) · Phase 1: 5 February 2026 (CLOSED). Phase 2 (full application): invitation-only for pre-qualified, expected mid-2026. Project start: April 2027
For Researchers Government Grant Africa Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Research
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Baltic Sea Neighbourhood Programme (BSNP) - Swedish Institute · Swedish Institute (Svenska institutet) · Programme currently closed; new consolidated programme launching March 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Pollution Research Waste Management
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Augustinus Foundation - General Grant Programs · Augustinus Foundation · Rolling
Foundation Nordic / Denmark
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William Demant Foundation · William Demant Foundation (formerly Oticon Foundation) · Rolling
Foundation Nordic / Denmark
Rolling
Calls from NordForsk · NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers) · Rolling - approximately 6 calls per year with individual deadlines. Current active deadlines: April 15, 2026 (Humanities networks), April 22, 2026 (Education), June 8, 2026 (Disruptive Technologies).
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Research
Rolling
NordForsk - Funds and facilitates Nordic research co-operation · NordForsk · Rolling - approximately six calls per year with individual deadlines
For Researchers Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Education Research
Rolling
Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Rolling applications for main financing programmes; Nopef feasibility study fund has periodic deadlines (next: March 27, 2025)
For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation
Rolling
Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (NEFCO) · Rolling applications for most programs. Nopef feasibility study has periodic deadlines (next: March 27). Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund has periodic call rounds.
For NGOs For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Africa Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Pollution
Rolling
IFU / Impact Fund Denmark — Green Investment in Developing Countries · Impact Fund Denmark (formerly IFU) — Danish government-owned DFI · Rolling applications via impactfund.dk/apply-for-funding/
For NGOs Government Africa Global India Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
Rolling
Environmental project factory - Nefco · Nefco (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) · Rolling applications; Nopef next deadline March 27, 2026
For Startups Multilateral Blended Finance Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Technical Assistance Africa Baltic Sea Global Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Realdania — Built Environment and Circular Economy · Realdania (Danish philanthropic association) · Rolling applications; no set deadlines
Foundation Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy
Rolling
NEFCO Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund (BSAP Fund) · NEFCO / Nordic Investment Bank (NIB) - Baltic Sea Action Plan Fund (BSAP Fund) · Rolling basis
Multilateral Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Fisheries Marine Conservation Pollution
Rolling
Katapult Ocean Accelerator · Katapult VC · Rolling basis
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Investment Global Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Katapult Ocean Tech Accelerator · Katapult VC (Katapult Ocean) · Rolling basis
For Startups Impact Investor Accelerator Investment Global Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation
periodic
FHF - Norwegian Seafood Research Fund - Fiskeri · FHF – Norwegian Seafood Research Fund (Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens forskningsfinansiering) · Rolling basis with periodic calls; see fhf.no/utlysninger for active calls
Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Research
Rolling
Nordic Program for Circular Procurement (NPCP) · Rolling basis, first deadline was 2026-02-20
Government Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
How Innovation Fund Denmark invests in new green climate solutions · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · Rolling calls with varying deadlines per programme
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Circular Economy Climate Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research
Rolling
Technology Development Fund · Rannís - Icelandic Centre for Research · Rolling for Fræ (Seed) and Patent grants; periodic calls (typically February and September) for Sproti, Vöxtur, Markaður, and Applied Research
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Research
Rolling
FHF – Norwegian Seafood Research Fund - scientifyRESEARCH · FHF – Norwegian Seafood Research Fund (Fiskeri- og havbruksnæringens forskningsfinansiering) · Rolling – multiple open calls with individual deadlines (e.g., March–May 2026 for current calls)
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Fisheries Research
Rolling
EIFO Green Accelerator Programme - Danish SME Green Tech Export · Export and Investment Fund of Denmark (EIFO) · Rolling — 3 calls per year
For Startups Government Accelerator Grant Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate
Rolling
Grundfos Foundation — Community Engagement Grants · Grundfos Foundation (Poul Due Jensens Fond) · Rolling — 91 grants awarded in 2025 in 38 countries
For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global India Nordic / Denmark Pollution
Rolling
A.P. Moller Foundation - Climate & Ocean Grants (DKK 1B+) · A.P. Moller Foundation (A.P. Moller Fonden) · Rolling — applications accepted year-round via online portal
Corporate Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
A.P. Moller Foundation · A.P. Moller Foundation (A. P. Moller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Mollers Fond) · Rolling — applications processed throughout the year
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Calls from NordForsk · NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers) · Rolling — approximately six calls per year with individual deadlines. Current open calls: Nordic-Baltic Education (22.04.2026), Humanities/Social Sciences Networks (15.04.2026), Disruptive Technologies (08.06.2026).
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Research
Rolling
Oceans | Nordic cooperation · Nordic Council of Ministers · Rolling — calls issued periodically on specific topics
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Arctic Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Coastal Protection Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution Research
Rolling
International collaborations - Innovationsfonden · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · Rolling — deadlines vary per individual call. Current calls: Eurostars 3 Call 10 (March 19, 2026), Chips JU Lab to Fab (May 7, 2026).
For Researchers For Startups Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Research
Rolling
NEFCO Nopef Financing for Feasibility Studies · NEFCO / Nopef (Nordic Environment Finance Corporation) · Rolling — multiple deadlines per year (most recent listed: 27 March)
For Startups Multilateral Grant Loan / Concessional Finance Technical Assistance Nordic / Denmark Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Waste Management
Rolling
Oak Foundation - Environment Programme · Oak Foundation (Geneva-based, Danish leadership) · Rolling — no fixed deadline. Submit letter of enquiry anytime.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Africa Global Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
Call and funding process - NordForsk · NordForsk · Rolling, varies by individual call
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Education Research
Rolling
Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation — Nature Conservation · Aage V. Jensen Charity Foundation · Rolling; no formal deadlines; submit expression of interest by email
For NGOs Foundation Africa Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Biodiversity Marine Conservation
Rolling
Patagonia — International Environmental Grants · Patagonia Inc. (1% for the Planet commitment) · Rolling; one proposal per group per fiscal year (May 1-April 30). Deadlines vary by programme.
For NGOs Foundation Grant Nordic / Denmark Marine Conservation Plastic Waste
Rolling
Norfund — Waste-to-Value Investments (Africa, SE Asia) · Norfund — Norwegian Investment Fund for Developing Countries (Norwegian government-owned DFI) · Rolling; submit expressions of interest via norfund.no
Government Africa Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling
periodic
Nordic Council of Ministers Fisheries Cooperation Fund 2026 · Nordic Council of Ministers Fisheries Cooperation AG-Fish · Round 2: approximately October 2026 (published April 2026)
For NGOs Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research
periodic
New solutions to marine problems · Unknown; Wallenberg/MMW project page — application period March 1 to April 1, 2026 (annual)
For Researchers Foundation Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Fisheries Marine Conservation Research
periodic
Calls from NordForsk · NordForsk · Varies by call: April 2026 (education call), June 2026 (disruptive technologies). Multiple deadlines per year.
For Researchers Research Council Grant Arctic Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Climate Education Research
periodic
Danish EMFAF Fund - European Maritime Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (Denmark) · Styrelsen for Fødevarer, Landbrug og Fiskeri (LFST) – Danish Agency for Food, Agriculture and Fisheries · Varies by sub-scheme; multiple calls open annually throughout 2021-2027 programme period
Government Grant Baltic Sea Nordic / Denmark North Sea Aquaculture Blue Economy Fisheries Marine Conservation
Rolling
Calls from NordForsk · NordForsk (Nordic Council of Ministers) · Varies per call - multiple calls open throughout the year with different deadlines
For Researchers Government Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Climate Education Research
periodic
Innovation Fund Denmark - Innomissions: Circular Economy for Plastics and Textiles (CE-PT) · Innovation Fund Denmark (Innovationsfonden) · periodic
For Researchers Government Grant Nordic / Denmark Circular Economy Plastic Waste Recycling & Upcycling Research
Rolling
Adessium Foundation - Circular Economy and Sustainable Living · Adessium Foundation · rolling
For NGOs Foundation Grant Global Nordic / Denmark Biodiversity Blue Economy Circular Economy Climate Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Pollution
Rolling
COST Actions Open Call 2026 · European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST Association) — EU Horizon Europe funded · rolling
For NGOs For Researchers Grant Africa India Nordic / Denmark Southeast Asia Capacity Building Circular Economy Marine Conservation Plastic Waste Research