Daylight and Fresh air

Villum Foundation accommodates projects that actively incorporate environmental and sustainability considerations to minimize the climate footprint. Therefore, projects that can demonstrate responsible climate choices in the overall project are prioritized. Additionally, within construction and infrastructure, projects that can easily account for how they consciously work with material choices are prioritized – for example, by using LCA simulations and/or other choices and tools that collectively minimize the climate footprint.

We are looking for projects that can meet several or all of the following points:

• Encourage active user involvement, experiences, and community-building value for multiple parties
• Include and describe specific ideas for the activities the project will initiate - this is particularly important if funding is requested for the acquisition of materials or equipment: How will it be used, and who will benefit from it?
• Form positive new collaborations between various stakeholders
• Can be realized with a grant from us - or with less other external financing
• Can be initiated immediately or within a reasonable timeframe after a potential grant
• Can inspire others - even after the project is completed

We are seeking projects that can meet several or all of the following criteria:

• Based on the needs and opportunities of user groups
• Create value for multiple parties
• Can inspire others even after the project is completed
• Form positive new collaborations between various actors and stakeholders
• Can be realized with a grant from us or with minimal other external financing
• Can be initiated immediately or within a reasonable timeframe after receiving a potential grant"

Please remember to review the documents 'Budget Guide' and 'Guide to the Good Application' before submitting your application.

• Larger general renovations or structural upgrades of buildings, such as replacing large window sections, ventilation systems, or constructing extensions, purchasing traditional equipment for playgrounds, etc.
• Pure construction and procurement projects
• Projects whose main focus is not directly related to optimizing access to daylight and fresh air
• Remaining financing projects
• Private projects that do not have an outward/public purpose
• Corporate projects with commercial purposes