Miljøstøtte til Arktis (DANCEA) — Danish Arctic Environmental Support
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Annual grant programme from the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen) supporting environmental protection and biodiversity in the Arctic, including Greenland. Approx. DKK 26-30 million per year. Open to Danish organisations including NGOs. Round typically opens June–September.
Source: https://mst.dk/erhverv/tilskud-miljoeviden-og-data/tilskudsordninger/miljoestoette-til-arktis
Funding Details
- Funder
- Miljøstyrelsen (Danish Environmental Protection Agency)
- Funding Goal
- To support Denmark's commitment to the Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy (AEPS) and Arctic Council work, including environmental monitoring, biodiversity conservation, and pollution prevention in Arctic territories including Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
- Funding Amount
- Approx. DKK 26-30 million per year total pool. Individual grant amounts not specified; past projects range from small studies to multi-year programmes.
- Deadline
- 2026 round expected to open June 2026, close mid-September 2026. 2025 round: June 25 – September 24, 2025. (periodic)
- How to Apply
- Apply via Miljøstyrelsen's digital application portal (announced on mst.dk and statens-tilskudspuljer.dk). Applications and attachments submitted electronically. Decision typically by December of the application year. Contact: arktisk-miljoestoette@mst.dk
- Target Region
- Arctic — Greenland, Faroe Islands, and Arctic Council member countries
- Contact
- arktisk-miljoestoette@mst.dk | +45 72 54 40 00 | Miljøstyrelsen, Tolderlundsvej 5, 5000 Odense C
- Last Checked
- 2026-03-14 21:58
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Summary
Miljøstøtte til Arktis (formerly DANCEA — Danish Cooperation for Environment in the Arctic) is an annual grant programme administered by the Danish Environmental Protection Agency (Miljøstyrelsen) with approximately DKK 26-30 million available each year. The programme supports Denmark's obligations under the Arctic Environmental Protection Strategy (AEPS) and the work of the Arctic Council, of which Denmark holds the presidency 2025-2027. The programme is particularly focused on the Kingdom of Denmark's Arctic territories — Greenland and the Faroe Islands — and their environmental protection. Eligible activities include environmental monitoring and documentation, biodiversity assessment and habitat mapping, Arctic marine ecosystem resilience and conservation, implementation of international environmental conventions, and capacity and knowledge development. Specific focus areas relevant to marine plastic work include long-range pollution monitoring and ocean pollution assessment. Applications are open to a broad range of Danish entities including private companies, associations, and organisations (including NGOs), as well as public institutions. Applications can be submitted in English or Danish. The main application round typically opens in June and closes in mid-September, with award decisions by December. The programme is particularly relevant for Danish organisations working on marine plastic pollution and waste management in Greenland, as it represents the primary Danish government funding vehicle for Arctic environmental work.
Historical Context
Annual recurring programme since at least 2015 (originally as DANCEA). 2025 round: DKK 26.5M, deadline September 24 2025. 2024 round also ran June–September. Programme continues under Arctic Council presidency period 2025-2027.
Why it was added
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