# Reducing Childhood Vulnerability - Health Promotion in Social Initiatives

**Funder:** Novo Nordisk Foundation
**Budget:** DKK 1M–4M per project (total pool up to DKK 35M)
**Deadline:** 1 September 2026 (Exact deadline not stated; applications reviewed after submission deadline with decisions in December 2026. Check NORMA system for precise date.)
**Duration:** 1–5 years
**Consortium:** Required — minimum 2 partners from 2 different sectors (health and social)
**Application:** Single stage; all applications screened then evaluated by Committee on Health Inequity; decisions December 2026
**Frequency:** Annual
**Eligible countries:** DK, GL, FO
**Official call:** https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/grant/reducing-childhood-vulnerability-health-promotion-in-social-initiatives-2026/
**Last verified:** 5 July 2026

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## Eligibility & scope

Open to non-profit organisations and public institutions in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands (research institutions may be co-applicants only). Projects must integrate health promotion into social initiatives for vulnerable children aged 0–10. Cross-sectoral partnership between health and social sectors required (min. 2 partners from 2 different sectors). Proposals may be submitted in Danish or English.

## Summary

The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Reducing Childhood Vulnerability grant funds health promotion integrated into social initiatives for vulnerable children aged 0-10 across Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands, with DKK 1-4 million per project. Open to non-profit organisations and public institutions, the call requires a cross-sectoral partnership (minimum two partners from health and social sectors), with research institutions eligible as co-applicants only. Projects run 1-5 years and must start between January and December 2027; decisions are announced in December 2026.

## Who should apply

- Non-profit organisations or public institutions based in Denmark, Greenland, or the Faroe Islands
- Lead applicants from health or social sectors with co-partners spanning both fields
- Projects targeting vulnerable children aged 0-10 with integrated health promotion
- Organisations able to form formal cross-sectoral partnerships (minimum two partners required)
- Research institutions acting as co-applicants or partners to operational leads

## Key dates

- Deadline 1 September 2026; information meeting 20 May 2026 (registration required)
- Single-stage application with Committee review and decisions in December 2026
- Project start window: 1 January, 31 December 2027

## Tips for applicants

- The cross-sectoral requirement is binding: ensure your partnership formally bridges health and social sectors before submission, not as an afterthought.
- Frame health promotion as integral to social services, not ancillary; the funder prioritises integrated delivery for vulnerable children.
- Attend the 20 May information meeting (online) to clarify sector definitions and partnership expectations with the foundation directly.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the budget for the Novo Nordisk Reducing Childhood Vulnerability grant?

Each project receives DKK 1-4 million, with a total pool of up to DKK 35 million across all awarded grants in the call.

### Do I need partners to apply for this grant?

Yes, a consortium is required with a minimum of two partners from different sectors (health and social); research institutions may be co-applicants but not lead applicants.

### Who can apply to the Novo Nordisk Reducing Childhood Vulnerability grant?

Non-profit organisations and public institutions in Denmark, Greenland, or the Faroe Islands can apply as lead applicants, with research institutions eligible as co-applicants.

### How long can a project last under this grant?

Projects may run for 1-5 years, with a mandatory start date between 1 January and 31 December 2027.

### In what languages can I submit an application?

Applications may be submitted in Danish or English.

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Source: [The Great Grantsby](https://grantsby.eu/grants/novo-nordisk-foundation-reducing-childhood-vulnerability-health-promotion--2026-09) — EU grant monitoring for academic researchers. Always verify details on the funder's website before applying.