Aage V. Jensen Naturfond – Grant Programme (3x/year)

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Open grant rounds three times per year for nature projects in Denmark: research, management, and communication. Focus on innovative projects in partnerships that enrich nature and strengthen Danes' relationship with nature.

Source: https://www.avjf.dk/ansoeg-avjnf/

Funding Details

Funder: Aage V. Jensen Naturfond
Funding Goal: Support Danish nature conservation projects in three categories: (1) Research — nature conservation, nature restoration, ecosystem understanding, monitoring and methods; (2) Nature management (forvaltning) — projects identifying current and future management needs, dilemmas, and challenges for Danish nature; (3) Outreach and education (formidling) — innovative nature communication and experiences, especially for children, in natural settings or alternative learning environments.
Funding Amount: Not specified — amounts vary per project; budget template available on request
Deadline: Periodic, three times per year (periodic)
How to Apply: Apply online via the Aage V. Jensen Naturfond application portal at https://aagevjensennaturfond.grant.nu/profile/. Applicants must submit a project description, budget, optionally a CV, and other relevant documents as PDFs. Applications accepted in three annual rounds.
Target Region: Denmark
Contact: See https://www.avjf.dk/kontakt/
Last Checked: 2026-04-20 23:25

Application Checklist

Eligibility

Focus on wild animals and natural habitats in Denmark — domestic animals, zoos, and wildlife parks excluded
Research category: applicant must be a Danish research institute or consortium
Management category: nature management actor; partnerships with authorities, research institutions, or green organisations preferred
No support for cultural, social, art, sport, or healthcare projects

Project Scope

Project must fall within one of three categories: research, nature management, or nature outreach/education

Required Documents

Submit project description, budget (using foundation template), and optionally CV as PDFs via online portal
Budget must use the foundation's own budget template

Constraints

Applications only accepted in three specific rounds per year — check current deadlines on portal

Summary

Aage V. Jensen Naturfond is a Danish private nature conservation foundation that awards grants three times per year for projects contributing to a richer natural environment in Denmark. The foundation's grant programme covers three thematic categories: nature research, nature management (forvaltning), and nature outreach and education (formidling). In the research category, the foundation funds nature conservation, nature restoration, ecosystem understanding, monitoring, and new methodological approaches. It welcomes both individual institute applications and research consortia representing Danish research institutions, and prioritises collaboration with citizen science projects. The foundation also makes its own natural areas available for research. In the nature management category, grants support actors working to identify current and future management needs, dilemmas, and challenges in Danish nature management, with a preference for projects in partnerships involving authorities, research institutions, or green organisations. Innovative approaches that challenge existing practices are especially valued. The outreach and education category supports innovative communication of nature and biodiversity — through nature experiences, alternative learning environments, or broad communication channels. Projects targeting children, and adults who communicate with children, are a primary focus. Geographically, the programme focuses entirely on Denmark. Eligible applicants vary by category: research institutes and consortia for research grants; nature management actors for forvaltning grants; and nature communicators and educators for formidling grants. Partnerships across these groups are encouraged. The foundation explicitly does not fund projects of a cultural or social character (art, culture, theatre, sport, healthcare, etc.), nor projects involving domestic animals, zoos, or wildlife parks — only projects concerning wild animals in nature. No explicit grant amount ranges are published; applicants must prepare a budget using the foundation's template. Applications are submitted online via the grant portal three times per year.

Historical Context

Aage V. Jensen Naturfond is a Danish nature conservation foundation that also owns and manages significant natural areas across Denmark, including Filsø, Gyldensteen Strand, Lille Vildmose, Vejlerne, and others. The foundation runs three open grant rounds per year.

Why it was added

discovered from funder #514: Aage V. Jensen Naturfond

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