Nordea-fonden — Large Grants (over 1 million DKK)

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Large project grants above 1 million DKK from Nordea-fonden. Supports health, sport, nature, and culture projects with public benefit in Denmark. Rolling applications reviewed by the board.

Source: https://www.nordeafonden.dk/soeg-stoette/stoette-over-1-mio-kr

Funding Details

Funder

Nordea-fonden

Funding Goal

Support projects above 1 million DKK in the foundation's three thematic focus areas: 'Ud i det fri' (nature and outdoor life), 'Lyst til at deltage' (motivation to participate), and 'Børn og unge godt på vej' (children and youth development). Funded projects should create high-quality activities and facilities that strengthen communities, support broad societal agendas, benefit many citizens, build diverse and inclusive communities, and promote sustainable development across Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands.

Funding Amount

Minimum 1 million DKK (approx. 134,000 EUR). No maximum stated. Grants disbursed to NemKonto (Danish bank account). Public applicants must provide at least 50% co-funding.

Deadline

Rolling basis (Rolling)

How to Apply

Step 1: Submit a max 2-page project description (activities, participants, partners, budget estimate, funding sought, project period) to the relevant contact person by email. Step 2: After dialogue, submit a full application via the foundation's online portal using MitID Erhverv. Submit well in advance of project start (4-6 month processing time). Budget and statutory documents required.

Target Region

Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands (Danish Realm / Rigsfællesskabet)

Contact

Contact details vary by focus area. For 'Ud i det fri': Jakob Arendrup Nielsen — jan@nordeafonden.dk, +45 4070 3795; Sara Line Bohn — slb@nordeafonden.dk, +45 4070 3786. General contact: kontakt@nordeafonden.dk, +45 4060 3040.

Last Checked

2026-04-21 00:27

Application Checklist

Eligibility

• Organisation must be CVR-registered as non-profit, association, or public institution in Denmark/Greenland/Faroe Islands

Project Scope

• Project must fall within one of the three focus areas: 'Ud i det fri', 'Lyst til at deltage', or 'Børn og unge godt på vej'
• Sustainability considerations must be addressed in application

Required Documents

• Mandatory pre-application: send a 2-page project outline to the relevant contact person before submitting
• Budget, budget overview for total project costs, and organisation statutes (vedtægter) required
• MitID Erhverv required for online portal submission

Constraints

• Grant request must be above 1 million DKK to use this application track
• Public applicants must provide at least 50% co-funding
• Project must not have started before application is processed (4-6 months processing time)

Summary

Nordea-fonden's Large Grants track (Støtte over 1 mio. kr.) is the primary pathway for organisations seeking grants of more than one million Danish kroner for significant projects within the foundation's three strategic focus areas: outdoor nature and recreation ('Ud i det fri'), civic participation ('Lyst til at deltage'), and children and youth development ('Børn og unge godt på vej'). Thematic scope includes any project falling within the three focus areas: nature access and biodiversity, outdoor recreation infrastructure, active lifestyles, urban nature, inclusive participation in sport and culture, and child/youth wellbeing. The 'Ud i det fri' theme explicitly encompasses aquatic and marine nature alongside land-based projects. Eligible activities include capital investments in infrastructure (trails, visitor facilities, nature restoration), educational and community engagement programmes, large-scale citizen outreach, and capacity development for organisations. Activities must demonstrate broad public benefit, involve many participants, and show consideration for sustainability. Geographic scope: Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands only. All Rigsfællesskabet member territories are eligible, but the international work is excluded. The foundation aims to reach all regions of Denmark. Eligible applicants include CVR-registered non-profit associations, foundations, self-governing institutions, and public bodies. For-profit companies and individuals are excluded. Public applicants are expected to co-fund at least 50% of project costs. Target beneficiaries are the general population across Denmark and the Danish Realm. Special focus on projects that reach diverse communities, bridge social differences, and benefit people who would otherwise have limited access to nature or cultural activities. Budget and co-funding: The minimum grant size is 1 million DKK (approx. 134,000 EUR). No maximum is stated. Sustainability considerations and evidence of broad societal impact are important assessment criteria. Processing time is 4-6 months, so early application is essential.

Historical Context

Nordea-fonden is one of Denmark's largest private foundations. The 'Støtte over 1 mio. kr.' track is the main large-grant pathway and covers all three of the foundation's strategic themes. In addition to large grants, the foundation distributes annually approx. 75 million DKK via its 'Liv i det lokale' scheme (small grants up to 200,000 DKK to over 1,500 local projects).

Why it was added

discovered from funder #515: Nordea-fonden

Sources

• https://www.nordeafonden.dk/soeg-stoette/stoette-over-1-mio-kr
• https://www.nordeafonden.dk/det-stoetter-vi/ud-i-det-fri

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