[PDF] REALDANIA
Enriched Nordic · Found: 2026-03-11 08:06
The first funds came in via private contributors and later a bigger collaboration with Realdania, the. A.P. Moller Foundation and Syddjurs Mu- nicipality ...
Funding Details
- Funder
- Realdania
- Funding Goal
- To improve quality of life and benefit the common good by improving the built environment in Denmark — supporting non-profit projects related to cities, public spaces, buildings, and architectural heritage.
- Funding Amount
- Not specified per project. Realdania has distributed over DKK 24 billion (approx. EUR 3.2 billion) across approximately 5,200 projects since 2000.
- How to Apply
- Submit applications via online form at realdania.dk/soeg-stoette. The form is in Danish but applications can be written in English. Unsolicited individual project applications are evaluated on a rolling basis. Realdania also launches its own initiatives with specific criteria and deadlines per program.
- Target Region
- Denmark (primarily), with limited international scope requiring Danish connection
- Contact
- Realdania, Jarmers Plads 2, 1551 Copenhagen V, Denmark. Phone: +45 70 11 66 66. Email: realdania@realdania.dk
- Official Page
- https://www.realdania.org/whatwedo/applyforfunding
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-12 05:39
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Summary
Realdania is a major Danish philanthropic association with approximately 195,000 members, founded with origins tracing back to 1795. Since 2000, it has funded approximately 5,200 projects and distributed over DKK 24 billion (approx. EUR 3.2 billion) in philanthropic activities. Its mission is to create quality of life for everyone through the built environment, covering cities, public spaces, buildings, and architectural heritage. The foundation supports non-profit projects ("almennyttige og almenvelgørende projekter") connected to the built environment. All projects must align with one of three strategic agendas outlined in Realdania's Philanthropy Strategy 2025-2031. Projects must be problem-driven or knowledge-generating, and should represent innovative approaches not previously tested in Denmark. Realdania accepts both unsolicited applications (evaluated on a rolling basis) and applications for initiatives it launches itself (with specific criteria per program). Projects must be anchored in Denmark, though international projects with a clear Danish connection may be considered in special circumstances. The organization explicitly does not fund standard maintenance/renovation, commercial ventures, political or religious projects, sports facilities, or projects without explicit connection to the built environment. Applications can be submitted in English through their online application form.
Historical Context
Founded with origins tracing to 1795 after the Great Fire of Copenhagen. Active philanthropic work since 2000. Has funded approximately 5,200 projects and distributed over DKK 24 billion. Current strategy covers 2025-2031.
Sources
- https://www.realdania.org/-/media/realdaniadk/publikationer/faglige-publikationer/turengaartilrealdania/eng_tgt_readania_final_web.pdf
- https://www.realdania.org/who-we-are
- https://www.realdania.org/what-we-do
- https://www.realdania.org/whatwedo/applyforfunding
- https://realdania.dk/
- https://realdania.dk/fokus/for-ansoegere
- https://realdania.dk/fokus/for-ansoegere/det-stoetter-vi
- https://realdania.dk/fokus/for-ansoegere/det-stoetter-vi-ikke
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