A.P. Moller Foundation

Enriched Foundation · Found: 2026-03-14 20:02

One of Denmarks largest foundations. DKK 3B distributed 2023. Board cited ocean plastic as priority. Rolling applications, 25% acceptance rate.

Source: https://www.apmollerfonde.dk/

Funding Details

Funder

A.P. Moller Foundation (A. P. Moller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Mollers Fond)

Funding Goal

Broad: environment, social conditions, climate, maritime heritage, culture, research. Board recently identified ocean plastic as a priority area.

Funding Amount

Variable — approx. DKK 5M typical; DKK 3 billion distributed in 2023 across 600 grants

Deadline

Rolling — applications processed throughout the year (Rolling)

How to Apply

apmollerfonde.dk (Danish language website) — application section. Approximately 1,500-2,400 applications received; 400-600 grants awarded per year (25% success rate).

Target Region

Primarily Denmark; some international (maritime/ocean focus)

Contact

apmollerfonde.dk

Last Checked

2026-03-14 20:11

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Danish legal entity (or operating in Denmark)
• Work aligned with foundation priority themes (environment, climate, maritime)

Project Scope

• Ocean plastic or marine environment focus
• Concrete, measurable outcomes
• Connection to Danish maritime heritage preferred

Constraints

• Primarily Denmark-based activities may be prioritised
• Large grant requests compete against major Danish institutions
• No specific plastic/ocean call — general rolling applications

Summary

The A.P. Moller Foundation is a high-value Danish target. The Boards 2023 statement identifying ocean plastic as a priority challenge is a direct signal. The foundation funded The Ocean Cleanup and maritime decarbonisation — demonstrating appetite for ambitious ocean-focused initiatives. The recommended approach is a Denmark/Greenland-focused project proposal: for example, establishing a model plastic waste value chain in Denmark (coastal community collection, through to Danish recycling facility to new product) as a demonstration of the organisations approach, potentially linking to Greenland operations. A Danish grant for a domestic demonstration project would strengthen the organisations credibility for larger international funding. The rolling application process means there is no urgency, but submitting in spring (before summer slowdown) or autumn (after board planning) is typically advisable for Danish foundations.

Historical Context

Founded 1953 by A.P. Moller. Distributes nearly DKK 3 billion annually. Approximately 1,500-2,400 applications received; 400-600 grants awarded per year. The Foundation is associated with the A.P. Moller group (Maersk, A.P. Moller Holding). Past environmental grants include ocean plastic work and major maritime sustainability donations.

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