Nordea-fonden — Liv i det lokale (Local Community Grants)

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Small community grants up to 200,000 DKK for local projects promoting good lives through health, activity, nature and culture in Denmark. For local associations and organizations.

Source: https://www.nordeafonden.dk/det-stoetter-vi/liv-i-det-lokale

Funding Details

Funder

Nordea-fonden

Funding Goal

Support local community projects within all four of Nordea-fonden's focus areas: nature and outdoor life, civic participation, children and youth, and local community life. Special emphasis on projects that improve habitats for animals, plants, and people; create green and blue recreational spaces in cities and communities; involve citizens in concrete green actions; and combine nature, community, and learning. Annual budget of 75 million DKK distributed to over 1,500 local projects.

Funding Amount

Up to 200,000 DKK (approx. 26,800 EUR). Typical grant is 10,000–40,000 DKK. The foundation prefers supporting many smaller projects across the country. (up to 200.000 €)

Deadline

Rolling basis (Rolling)

How to Apply

Apply directly via the foundation's online portal at nordeafonden.dk. No pre-application dialogue required (unlike the large-grants track). Budget and organisation statutes required. Response time approximately 3 months (may be longer during peak periods such as summer). Projects must not have started before receiving a decision.

Target Region

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

Contact

kontakt@nordeafonden.dk, +45 4060 3040. Address: Nordea-fonden, Heerings Gaard, Overgaden neden Vandet 11, 1414 Copenhagen K.

Last Checked

2026-04-21 00:27

Application Checklist

Eligibility

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

Project Scope

• Project must fall within Nordea-fonden's focus areas: nature/outdoor life, civic participation, children/youth, or local community

Required Documents

• All application documents must be submitted in Danish
• Organisation statutes (vedtægter) and project budget required
• MitID Erhverv required for online portal submission

Constraints

• Grant request must be 200,000 DKK or less
• Public applicants must provide at least 50% co-funding
• Project must not have started before the decision is received (approximately 3-month processing time)

Summary

Nordea-fonden's 'Liv i det lokale' (Life in the Local Community) is a small-grants programme open on a rolling basis, providing up to 200,000 DKK to local non-profit and community organisations across Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. The programme distributes approximately 75 million DKK annually to over 1,500 projects. Thematic scope covers all four of the foundation's focus areas: outdoor nature and recreation ('Ud i det fri'), civic participation ('Lyst til at deltage'), children and youth development ('Børn og unge godt på vej'), and local community life ('Liv i det lokale'). A special current emphasis focuses on local green solutions: improving habitats for animals and plants, creating green and blue (aquatic) recreational spaces in cities, engaging citizens in concrete environmental actions, and combining nature, community, and learning. Eligible activities include small-scale local infrastructure, community programming, nature restoration, recreational facilities, and educational events. Activities must be locally embedded and directly benefit community members. Projects should demonstrate clear community engagement and broad public access. Geographic scope: Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands exclusively. The foundation aims to benefit all regions of Denmark, including rural areas. Eligible applicants are CVR-registered associations, non-profit organisations, self-governing institutions, and public bodies. Private commercial companies and individuals are not eligible. Public applicants must provide at least 50% co-funding. Target beneficiaries are local community members — people who live in the area where the project is implemented. Projects serving diverse groups, children, youth, and underserved communities are particularly valued. Budget and co-funding: Grants range from approximately 10,000 to 200,000 DKK (approx. 1,300–26,800 EUR). The foundation explicitly prefers funding many smaller projects. Typical grant is 10,000–40,000 DKK. No co-funding requirement for non-public applicants.

Historical Context

Nordea-fonden distributes approximately 75 million DKK annually via 'Liv i det lokale' to more than 1,500 local projects. The scheme covers all four of the foundation's focus areas. The foundation recently added a special spotlight on 'local green solutions' encouraging projects to improve habitats, create green/blue recreational spaces, and involve communities in concrete environmental actions.

Why it was added

discovered from funder #515: Nordea-fonden

Sources

• https://www.nordeafonden.dk/det-stoetter-vi/liv-i-det-lokale

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