Realdania - Apply for Funding: Philanthropy for Built Environment and Circular Economy

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Realdania provides grants to support projects aligned with its philanthropic mission to improve quality of life through the built environment. Focus areas include resilient cities adapted to climate change, circular economy solutions, and green transitions. Projects must have clear Danish reference (or international with Danish connection). NGOs and organizations can apply. Grants available in ranges from €50,000 to over €10 million with flexible co-funding requirements. Open applications accepted through their online form.

Source: https://www.realdania.org/whatwedo/applyforfunding

Funding Details

Funder

Realdania

Funding Goal

Support projects improving quality of life and the common good through improvements to the built environment, anchored in Denmark or with clear reference to Denmark

Funding Amount

Not specified; both large and small projects may be considered

How to Apply

Applications submitted via online application form at realdania.dk. Detailed information and strategy available at https://realdania.dk/s%C3%A5dan-st%C3%B8tter-vi/soeg-stoette (Danish site). Contact: Tel. +45 70 11 66 66, realdania@realdania.dk

Target Region

Denmark

Contact

Realdania, Jarmers Plads 2, 1551 Copenhagen V, Tel. +45 70 11 66 66, realdania@realdania.dk

Last Checked

2026-03-15 11:11

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Project must be anchored in Denmark (or have clear Danish reference if abroad)
• Organisation or individual applicant with CVR or equivalent identification required

Project Scope

• Project must improve quality of life through the built environment
• Project must align with Realdania philanthropic strategy 2025-2031

Required Documents

• Apply via online portal at realdania.dk (form is in Danish)

Summary

Realdania is a Danish philanthropic association that derives its funding from investment activities. Its mission is to improve quality of life and benefit the common good by improving the built environment in Denmark. The organisation operates as a representative member democracy and deploys grants through its philanthropic strategy 2025-2031. Thematically, Realdania focuses on the built environment: architecture, urban design, housing, public spaces, heritage, and related areas that directly affect the quality of daily life for people in Denmark. Environmental topics are engaged primarily as they relate to the built fabric of society — for example, sustainable building practices or urban resilience — rather than as standalone environmental or marine conservation initiatives. Eligible activities typically include architectural and urban development projects, built environment research and knowledge dissemination, heritage preservation, and broader quality-of-life initiatives linked to physical spaces. Projects with a clear Danish anchor are required. Geographically, Realdania focuses on Denmark. In special cases, projects abroad may be supported if they have a clear Danish reference. All applicants — organisations or individuals — can apply via an online portal. Applicants need to demonstrate alignment with Realdania's philanthropic strategy and mission. No specific co-funding requirements are stated on the public-facing page, and no fixed deadlines are mentioned; the application is apparently rolling. Grants range widely in size. Realdania also operates subsidiaries including Realdania By & Byg (urban and building development) and Bolius (homeowner information platform), reflecting its broad built environment mandate.

Sources

• https://www.realdania.org/whatwedo/applyforfunding

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