Nordea-fonden - Sustainability and Nature Support Grants

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Nordea-fonden provides grants for non-profit projects promoting sustainability, including environmental initiatives with circular economy practices, sustainable materials, and social inclusion. All projects over DKK 200,000 require detailed sustainability plans aligned with UN SDGs. Two main programs: Liv i det lokale (up to 200,000 DKK) and Støtte over 1M DKK. Ongoing applications with emphasis on methodical sustainability work.

Source: https://nordeafonden.dk/soeg-stoette

Funding Details

Funder

Nordea-fonden

Funding Goal

Grants for non-profit projects promoting good lives within health, physical activity, nature, and culture in Denmark. Projects include both small local community projects (up to DKK 200,000) and larger national initiatives (over DKK 1 million). Focus areas are: children and young people on the right track (Børn og unge godt på vej), outdoors and nature (Ud i det fri), and desire to participate in community (Lyst til at deltage).

Funding Amount

Up to DKK 200,000 for Liv i det lokale (local community); Over DKK 1 million for national projects in priority focus areas

Deadline

Rolling basis (Rolling)

How to Apply

Two pathways: (1) Liv i det lokale for projects up to DKK 200,000 - apply via online form; (2) Støtte over 1 mio. kr. for larger projects in priority areas. Pre-assessment available - submit project idea and receive response within 72 business hours.

Target Region

Denmark (primarily)

Contact

kontakt@nordeafonden.dk, +45 4060 3040. Heerings Gaard, Overgaden neden Vandet 11, 1414 København K. CVR: 13 50 43 93

Last Checked

2026-05-07 02:40

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Organisation must be a Danish non-profit

Project Scope

• Project must align with one of four themes: health, physical activity, nature, or culture

Required Documents

• Projects over DKK 200,000 require detailed sustainability plan aligned with UN SDGs
• Pre-assessment can be requested before full application

Constraints

• International projects only eligible if they have a clear Danish reference

Summary

Nordea-fonden is a Danish non-profit foundation that awards grants to support projects promoting good lives within four thematic areas: health, physical activity, nature, and culture. The foundation operates two main grant tracks. The first is 'Liv i det lokale', supporting local community projects with up to DKK 200,000 to strengthen community ties in local areas. The second is grants over DKK 1 million for larger, nationally significant projects aligned with the foundation's three priority focus areas. The three current priority focus areas are: (1) 'Børn og unge godt på vej' — children and young people getting a good start; (2) 'Ud i det fri' — access to and experiences in the outdoors and natural environments; (3) 'Lyst til at deltage' — fostering participation and inclusion in community life. Eligible applicants are Danish non-profit organisations. Projects must demonstrate a clear connection to the foundation's thematic priorities. For projects over DKK 200,000, a detailed sustainability plan aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals is required. The foundation does not fund research, commercial activities, or international projects without a clear Danish reference. The application process is rolling, with no fixed deadlines. Applicants can submit their project idea for a quick pre-assessment and receive a response within 72 business hours. Full applications are submitted via an online portal. The foundation covers both local and national levels, with geographic scope limited to Denmark.

Historical Context

Nordea-fonden is a Danish foundation. It has supported a wide range of community, nature, culture, and health projects across Denmark.

Sources

• https://nordeafonden.dk/soeg-stoette
• https://nordeafonden.dk/soeg-stoette/stoette-over-1-mio-kr
• https://nordeafonden.dk/about-nordea-fonden/who-we-are/donation-strategy

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