Project Grants Supporting Societal Learning for the Green Transition
Supports Danish research projects that drive innovative societal learning and behavioral change for sustainability, with a focus on agriculture, food systems, and climate mitigation technologies.
Funder: Novo Nordisk Foundation
Due Dates: September 3, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to DKK 6 million per project (up to 3 years); total call budget DKK 35 million
Summary: Supports Danish projects that drive innovative societal learning and behavioral change to accelerate the green transition.
Key Information: Projects must be administered and primarily conducted within Denmark; private companies may only apply for non-commercial, non-profit projects.
Description
This grant supports projects and initiatives in Denmark that innovate, implement, or scale up sustainable behaviors and practices among individuals, communities, and organizations, with the aim of accelerating the green transition. The call prioritizes projects that foster collective learning, social experimentation, and knowledge generation to inspire hope and enthusiasm for sustainable change. Strategic emphasis is placed on sustainability in agriculture, food production and consumption, and climate mitigation technologies. Projects should demonstrate how sustainable lifestyles align with quality of life and foster broad public support for the green transition.
