- Sector
- Private
- Level of governance
- Other
- Country
- Denmark
- Lighthouse
- Baltic and North Sea basin
- Funding mechanisms
- Grants
- Managing institutions
- VELUX FONDEN
- Mission Objectives
- 1. Ecosystems and Biodiversity2. Pollution prevention and elimination3. Carbon Neutral and Circular Blue Economy
Description of the funding initiative
Velux Fonden wishes to contribute to a healthy marine environment that can withstand climate change.
The Foundation prioritises research projects and partnerships that contribute to limiting pollution of the marine environment and reduce the factors that negatively impact the Danish sea. Projects with a budget of more than DKK 500,000 within the following strategic themes are supported:
- Restoring sea and coastal areas with a climate focus
The focus of the marine restoration action area is nature restoration aimed at restoring degraded ecosystems, in particular areas with the greatest potential to absorb and store carbon and to prevent and reduce the impacts of natural disasters. Priority is given to projects that aim to create innovative solutions.
- Combatting marine pollution
Under this action area, there will be focus on the factors that negatively impact the marine ecosystem, including untreated wastewater, nutrients, marine waste and plastic pollution as well as impacts from shipping, including underwater noise.
- Future climate solutions and their impacts on marine areas
To ensure a reduction in greenhouse gases of 70% by 2030, marine carbon capture and storage (CCS) has been addressed as a possible solution that will contribute to a 70% reduction. There is a need to identify possible risks of using CCS at sea. The Foundation will be able to support new research initiatives aimed at the environmental consequences of carbon storage.
Overview of eligibility requirements for applicants
The foundation does not support the following:
- Projects that benefit political or commercial interests.
- Research in health except for research in ophthalmology and gerontology, which is funded by VELUX FONDEN.
- Veterinary research.
- Personal maintenance.
- Recurring general and administrative operating expenses of institutions or organisations.
- Educational tours.
- Construction or renovation projects for private property.
- Sponsorships
Rules on co-financing
No information found on co-financing.
The VILLUM FONDEN accepts an amount of a maximum of 15% of the project's total budget for unspecified overhead expenses. The VELUX FOUNDATION accepts specified additional costs for the institution/organisation of up to 20% of the project-related funds applied for in the fund. In addition, they accept unspecified expenses of 5% of the project-related funds applied for.
Procedures to submit proposal
All applications must be submitted through the foundation's website, but interested applicants are welcome to contact the Foundation.
Open calls can be found at: https://veluxfoundations.dk/en/calls
Relevant websites
https://veluxfoundations.dk/en/environment-and-sustainability
https://veluxfoundations.dk/en/ansoger-en/disse-skridt-skal-du-igennem
https://veluxfoundations.dk/en/calls
https://veluxfoundations.dk/en/ansoeger-en/start-en-ansoegning-english#/form/step1
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