Project Grants Supporting Societal Learning for the Green Transition
Supports innovative projects in Denmark that use research and practical approaches to drive societal learning and accelerate sustainable behavioral change for the green transition.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: September 3, 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 6 million per project (approx. €800,000) | Total call budget DKK 35 million | Project duration up to 3 years
Summary: Supports innovative, practical projects in Denmark that accelerate the green transition through societal learning and sustainable behavioral change.
Key Information: Projects must be administered and primarily implemented within Denmark; application and all materials must be in English.
Description
This grant supports projects that drive societal learning and practical solutions to accelerate the green transition in Denmark. The focus is on changing behaviors, developing new social norms, and implementing sustainable practices among individuals, communities, and organizations. Priority is given to initiatives related to agriculture, food production and consumption, and climate mitigation technologies, with an emphasis on projects that inspire hope and demonstrate how sustainable lifestyles can align with a high quality of life.
Funded projects may involve social experimentation, collective learning, community engagement, and knowledge generation, aiming for measurable impact and lasting change. The grant encourages collaboration between diverse partners (civil society, research, public sector, and private non-profit entities) and expects projects to have a strong practical component leading to behavioral change.
