Nordic Climate & Biodiversity Pool
Nordic Climate and biodiversity pool
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The Nordic Climate and Biodiversity pool supports young people in the Nordic Region who want to make a difference for the climate and biodiversity.
It contributes to young people’s work to prevent climate change and protect biodiversity, while giving even more young people the opportunity to take leadership and get involved.
At the same time, new ties are created and strengthened between young people across the Nordic Region through joint engagement and partnerships.
- December 8th 2025
FAQ about the Nordic Climate and Biodiversity Pool
Who can apply?
- Young people up to the age of 30.
- All youth organisations and self-organised youth groups based in the Nordic region.
You may be part of an association, an organisation, or simply know each other from, for example, high school. Your group must have a name, and you must be able to describe your group.
You must be at least two youth organisations/self-organised youth groups from at least two different Nordic countries applying together.
In this context, the Nordic countries include: Denmark, Finland, the Faroe Islands, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and Åland.
In addition to a Nordic partner, you may also have partners from the Baltic countries, the EU and the Global South. However, the main applicant must always be from a Nordic country.
Learn more in the pool guidelines.
What can be funded through the pool?
Through the Nordic Climate and Biodiversity Pool you can apply funding for activities and projects that:
- Are held in the Nordic Region
- Create and strengthen ties between young people across the Nordic Region
- Address climate and biodiversity issues
- Are held between March 15th 2026 and July 3th 2026.
You can apply for funding for all reasonable and necessary expenses in connection with the activities. For example:
- Travel and venue rental
- Accommodation and food
- Materials needed
- Interpretation
- Support persons and other support for people with physical and mental disabilities.
In addition, it is possible to apply for up to DKK 10.000 for audits for applications over DKK 100.000.
How much funding can we apply for?
You can apply for between DKK 25.000 and DKK 250.000.
You are welcome to apply for support from other funds or grant schemes. However, please note that the same expense cannot be covered twice.
If double funding occurs, you must choose which support you wish to use.
When do we receive a response?
The applications are assessed by the grants committee after the application deadline.
After the assessment, the application may be approved, partially approved or rejected. The applicant will receive an answer immediately after the committee has made its decision (no later than February 6th 2026).
Questions?
If you have any questions regarding the Nordic Climate and Biodiversity Pool, you are always welcome to contact us through our Nordic Climate and Biodiversity Pool mail.
You can also contact us directly.
If you need sparring on your idea/activity, budgeting for the application, and partnership building you can contact political consulant Hanna Nøddelund at hn@duf.dk or +45 60 20 14 46.
If you have questions about the pool’s guidelines, changes to the budget or content of an activity you have already received funding for, and in case of questions about the application and reporting you can contact Ditte Marie Lindeskov at dml@duf.dk or +45 60 20 14 15.
Checklist - before you apply
Before submitting your application please check that you have following in order:
- You have read the pool guidelines.
- Data of the contact person/project manager (must be at least 18 years old), as well as at least one contact person per country participating in the project.
- Organisation/CVR number of the organization or social security number of the legal responsible person (personal identity number).
- Start and end dates.
- Budget.
- Bank details (registration and account numbers or IBAN and SWIFT numbers).
The pool i financed by the Nordic Council and the Nordic Council of Ministers.
DUF – Danish Youth Council manages and coordinates the pool and its steering group. In addition to DUF, the steering group includes:
Allianssi – The Finnish Youth Council, LNU- The National Union of Norwegian Children and Youth Organizations, LSU – The Swedish Youth Council, LUF – The Icelandic Youth Council, UNR – Nordic Youth Council and NYBN – Nordic Youth Biodiversity Network
If you receive funding
If you are successfully awarded a grant, your communication with us will continue through the Grants Application Portal (which you have also submitted your application through).
The grant is paid in two parts: first 80% and then the last 20%. You can ask for a grant once you have received the grant letter.
- You get the first 80% by sending a request via your profile on the Grants Application Portal.
- The remaining 20% is paid when the secretariat has received and approved the accounts and reporting also through the Grants Application Portal.
You can move up to 10% between approved budget lines after the grant has been awarded. All changes must be approved by the secretariat first. If the changes are not approved, the subsidy may be reduced.
Your project may start no earlier than March 15th 2026.
Tips for a good report
When you have received funding from the Nordic Climate and Biodiversity Pool, you must submit a report on your project – and it doesn’t have to feel like a burden. With a good process, reporting can become a valuable tool – both for yourselves and for others who may be inspired by your work.
Below is an overview of how to create a strong and meaningful report for your funded project.
Plan your reporting from the start
Think about the reporting process early on – set aside time, take notes, and collect documentation along the way. This makes it easier and more meaningful when you write the report.
Make the reporting a collaborative effort
Involve the entire team or relevant participants in reflecting on what happened and what you learned. This creates ownership and gives a more nuanced and authentic picture of the project.
Use the report as an opportunity for reflection and learning
Instead of simply listing activities, use the process to ask questions such as: What worked well? What was challenging? What would we do differently next time? This makes the report more valuable – both for you and for the recipient.
Keep it simple and engaging – for yourselves too
The report can absolutely be creative and lively. Write it in a way you would enjoy reading yourselves. This makes it more fun to produce and more powerful to share.