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Dagslys og frisk luft
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Who can apply: Open to small and larger project applications from citizens, associations, volunteers, institutions, and organizations; primarily Danish projects.
Villum Foundation is a large Danish foundation focused on strengthening technical and natural sciences, especially through research excellence, infrastructure, and talent development at Danish institutions. It also funds science education, practical skills, and select environmental, cultural, and social initiatives—often with a distinctive emphasis on experimentation, interdisciplinary work, and projects that improve everyday life. The foundation appears willing to make both major strategic commitments and smaller program grants, with some international cultural and climate-related support alongside its core Danish research mission.
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Gives through named programs and open calls, with a mix of large strategic grants and smaller project grants. Many research grants are competitive and tied to Danish institutions, while some community/culture programs are open to citizens, associations, and organizations. Funding ranges from multi-million-dollar project support to very large institutional investments, and some opportunities appear invitation-based or program-specific rather than fully open.
Check the specific program page closely: many grants require affiliation with Danish research institutions, while community programs like Dagslys og frisk luft accept applications from a broader range of applicants. Prepare proposals that clearly show scientific quality, innovation, and real-world impact, and match the call’s thematic frame; some programs are open calls, but others are highly targeted and may be institution- or program-specific.
Current and upcoming funding from Villum Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Open to small and larger project applications from citizens, associations, volunteers, institutions, and organizations; primarily Danish projects.
Who can apply: Primarily Danish cultural projects; in some relevant cases projects abroad may also be supported.
Who can apply: Projects at primary schools and youth education institutions; excludes some non-project items such as events, equipment alone, and operating costs.
Who can apply: Projects that engage children and young people in leisure-time science activities.
Who can apply: Larger cultural projects with a marked focus on daylight and fresh air; primarily Danish projects though selected international cases may be considered.
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