A.P. Møller Fonden — Grant Applications

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Enriched corporate-foundation · Found: 2026-04-20 18:50

Danish corporate foundation accepting applications for public interest projects with particular focus on: public benefit, Nordic/Danish connections, Danish maritime and industry, and science/medicine. Applications submitted in Danish via their portal.

Source: https://www.apmollerfonde.dk/ansoegning/a-p-moeller-fonden/

Funding Details

Funder: A.P. Møller Fonden
Funding Goal: Support for projects in the following areas: public benefit (almennyttige formål), Danish-German borderland Danish cultural identity, Nordic cohesion between Denmark and other Nordic countries, Danish maritime industry and shipping, and science with particular emphasis on medical science. The foundation does not fund ongoing operations/administration, individual scholarships, or study travel.
Funding Amount: Varies widely; foundation distributed approx. 6.8 billion DKK across 2020-2024, processing approx. 1,500 applications per year with around 400 projects supported annually. No stated minimum or maximum per application.
Deadline: Rolling basis (Rolling)
How to Apply: Applications submitted exclusively via the Foundation's online application portal at fonden.grant.apmollerfonde.dk. Applicants must create an applicant profile. Applications must include: purpose, project description and rationale, beneficiaries, partner support, sustainability plan, risks, timeline, budget (with own contribution and other funding sources), and ESG-related answers. Applications are processed on a rolling basis by the Board. No email applications accepted.
Target Region: Denmark, Nordic countries, Danish-German border region (Sønderjylland). Maritime and science grants are broader in scope.
Contact: kontakt@apmollerfonde.dk | Phone: +45 3363 3500 | Address: Esplanaden 50, 1098 Copenhagen K, Denmark
Last Checked: 2026-04-21 03:25

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Applicant must be a Danish-registered organization with a CVR number (individuals are not eligible)

Project Scope

Project must fall within one of the five focus areas: public benefit, Danish-German border, Nordic cohesion, Danish maritime industry, or science/medicine
Project must demonstrate sustainability plan (forankring) — how it continues after the grant period

Required Documents

Submit via online portal at fonden.grant.apmollerfonde.dk — email applications not accepted
Application must include a 1-2 page targeted description answering: purpose, rationale, beneficiaries, partners, sustainability, risks
Detailed budget required including own contribution, co-funding, and any other pending funding applications
ESG-related questions must be answered as part of the application form

Constraints

No funding for ongoing operations, administration, fundraiser costs, or individual scholarships
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — no fixed deadline

Summary

A.P. Møller Fonden (full name: A.P. Møller og Hustru Chastine Mc-Kinney Møllers Fond til almene Formaal) is a Danish commercial foundation established in 1953 by shipping magnate A.P. Møller. The Foundation is one of Denmark's largest philanthropic foundations, distributing approximately 6.8 billion DKK across 2020-2024, and receiving around 1,500 applications with approximately 400 projects funded annually. The Foundation supports five distinct thematic areas: (1) public benefit/general charitable purposes (almennyttige formål), (2) Danish cultural identity in the Danish-German borderland, (3) cohesion between Denmark and other Nordic countries, (4) Danish maritime industry and shipping, and (5) science with special emphasis on medical science. Applicants must determine which area their project falls under before applying. Eligible activities include projects with clear public benefit, defined objectives, a sustainability plan (forankring), and partner support. The Foundation explicitly does not fund ongoing operations and administration, fundraiser honorariums, or individual living expenses, education, or study travel. Applications must be submitted by organizations registered with a CVR number (Danish business registration). Geographically, the Foundation is oriented toward Denmark, the Nordic region, and the Danish-German border zone. The maritime and science areas may have broader geographic scope, but the Foundation's roots are firmly Danish. Applications are submitted via a dedicated digital portal and are processed on a rolling basis by the Board of Directors, sometimes following expert assessment for larger grants. Applications must include a 1-2 page project description covering purpose, background, beneficiaries, partner backing, sustainability, budget, co-funding, and ESG considerations. There are no fixed application deadlines.

Historical Context

The foundation was established in 1953 by shipping magnate A.P. Møller. From 2020-2024 it awarded approximately 6.8 billion DKK in total. It receives approximately 1,500 applications per year and supports approximately 400 projects annually. The Foundation administers several other funds established by A.P. Møller during his lifetime.

Why it was added

discovered from funder #53: A.P. Møller Foundation

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