Upcoming Deadlines

Range 30 days 3 months 6 months 12 months
Source EU Federal (DE) Schleswig-Holstein Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Lower Saxony Foundation Private US Foundation UK Nordic UN / Multilateral Corporate Impact Investor Philanthropic Network International
Relevance ≥70% ≥50% ≥30%
Topic Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Capacity Building Circular Economy Climate Coastal Protection Coral Reefs Education Fisheries Marine Conservation Marine Protected Areas Plastic Waste Pollution Recycling & Upcycling Research Seaweed & Algae Waste Management
Mechanism Accelerator Blended Finance Grant Investment Loan / Concessional Finance Prize Technical Assistance
Region Africa Arctic Baltic Sea Global India Mediterranean Nordic / Denmark North Sea Southeast Asia
Audience For Communities / Cooperatives For NGOs For Researchers For Startups
Funder-type Corporate Family Office Foundation Government Impact Investor Multilateral Philanthropic Network Research Council
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11 fixed deadlines, 49 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
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
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

May 2026

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

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
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

Rolling / Open Deadlines

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Carlsberg Foundation - Marine Research Programs · Carlsberg Foundation · 2026 calls for academic consortia
Foundation Nordic / Denmark Research
periodic
The Carlsberg Foundation Research Prizes | Carlsbergfondet.dk · Annual prizes awarded in autumn; no application — by recommendation only
For Researchers Foundation Prize Nordic / Denmark Research
periodic
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
periodic
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
periodic
Nordic Circular Design Programme · Annual, typically September (2025 deadline was 15 Sep 2025)
For Researchers Multilateral Technical Assistance Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Circular Economy
periodic
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
periodic
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
periodic
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
periodic
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
Rolling
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
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
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
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
NORA Projects · NORA (Nordic Atlantic Cooperation) · October 4, 2026
For NGOs For Researchers Multilateral Grant Nordic / Denmark Aquaculture Biodiversity Blue Economy Climate Fisheries
periodic
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
periodic
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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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
Rolling
Augustinus Foundation - General Grant Programs · Augustinus 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
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
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
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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
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
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
Call and funding process - NordForsk · NordForsk · Rolling, varies by individual call
For Researchers Research Council Grant Nordic / Denmark Capacity Building Education Research
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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
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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
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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
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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