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Villum Foundation

GRO — Inspiring Science and Technology Courses

Funds hands-on science and technology education projects in Danish schools addressing climate and sustainability.

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GRO — Inspiring Science and Technology Courses 2026 is a grant programme administered by the Villum Foundation under its Children, Youth and Science area in Denmark. The programme funds investigative, real-world science and technology education projects in Danish primary and secondary schools. With a total budget of DKK 5 million for the 2026 round, the programme opened for submissions on 2 March …

Investigative, hands-on science and technology education projects in Danish primary and secondary schools, with priority on climate education and UN sustainable development goals.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.DKK 5M

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