Novo Nordisk Foundation
Reducing childhood vulnerability - health promotion in social initiatives 2026
Deadline not explicitly stated; decisions communicated December 2026. Information meeting 20 May 2026 (past). Applications submitted via NORMA system in Danish or English.
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The Novo Nordisk Foundation's Reducing Childhood Vulnerability call funds health-promotion initiatives embedded in social services for children aged 0-10 across Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. Non-profit organisations and public institutions lead consortia of at least two partners from different sectors (health and social), with budgets of DKK 1-4 million per grant. Projects run 1-5 years and must launch between January and December 2027.
Details
| Funder | Novo Nordisk Foundation |
| Budget | DKK 1M–4M per grant (total pool up to DKK 35M) |
| Deadline | 20 August 2026 |
| Duration | 1–5 years |
| Consortium | Required — minimum 2 partners from 2 different sectors (health and social) |
| Application | Single stage; screening after deadline, then committee evaluation; decisions in December 2026 |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Eligible countries | DK |
Eligibility & scope
Open to non-profit organisations and public institutions in Denmark, Greenland, and the Faroe Islands. Research institutions may be co-applicants but not lead applicants. Projects must integrate health promotion into social initiatives for vulnerable children aged 0–10. Cross-sectoral collaboration between health and social sectors required. Proposals in Danish or English; Greenlandic/Faroese not accepted. Project start between 1 Jan–31 Dec 2027.
Who Should Apply
- •Non-profit organisations or public institutions in Denmark, Greenland, or the Faroe Islands as lead applicant
- •Consortia with at least 2 partners from different sectors, one health, one social
- •Projects targeting vulnerable children aged 0-10
- •Research institutions as co-applicants (not lead)
- •Teams designing integrated health-promotion activities within social service settings
Key Dates
- •Deadline 20 August 2026; applications via NORMA system in Danish or English
- •Single-stage review with screening and committee evaluation; decisions December 2026
- •Project start between 1 January and 31 December 2027; funding duration 1-5 years
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Consortium framing is gating, ensure both health and social sector partners are named and committed; vague multi-sector language will not pass screening.
- ✓Vulnerability and early childhood are the primary focus: articulate which risk factors (economic, social, developmental) your initiative addresses and how health promotion reduces them.
- ✓Write the proposal in Danish if your consortium is primarily Danish-based; Novo Nordisk Foundation panels weight clarity and cultural fit, and Danish-language proposals avoid translation friction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much can I apply for in the Reducing Childhood Vulnerability call?
Between DKK 1 million and DKK 4 million per grant; the total call pool is DKK 35 million.
Who can be the lead applicant?
Non-profit organisations or public institutions in Denmark, Greenland, or the Faroe Islands; research institutions may join as co-applicants but cannot lead.
Do I need a consortium?
Yes, you must have at least 2 partners from 2 different sectors, one from health, one from social, working together on the application.
What age group does the call target?
Children aged 0-10 years; projects must address vulnerability and integrate health promotion into social services.
When can my project start?
Between 1 January and 31 December 2027; the funding duration is 1-5 years.
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