For applications in this category, please contact the secretariat in advance for advice and guidance.

Please contact:

Application consultant, Ane Bülow, anb@ncf.dk, (+45) 31 24 61 65
Application consultant, Klara Pagh, kpt@ncf.dk, (+45) 61 69 21 12

Who can apply?

Museums, art centres, public and private institutions, companies, publishers and associations.

What can be applied for?

Support for high-quality art-related projects that closely align with the New Carlsberg Foundation's purpose and charter, and fall outside the other application categories.

Please note that support is not provided for:

  • Applications that fall within one of the other application categories
  • Costs for artists’ own production of works
  • Film productions

Application deadline

There 2026 deadlines in 2026: 
30 January and 10 August

For more on deadlines and response times please, see under "Application deadlines".

Application process

  1. Applications must be submitted via the Foundation’s online system.
  2. The Board reviews applications and may grant full or partial support – or reject the application.
  3. Responses are provided through the online system.

Criteria

The New Carlsberg Foundation puts emphasis on the following aspects:

  • the applicant must present a compelling argument, describing their vision behind the project for which support is sought.
  • the project must be anchored in the field of art and have contemporary relevance.
  • the purpose must fall outside the scope of the foundation’s other application categories.

The application must include:

Applications that do not meet the requirements below will not be processed.

  • One PDF file of max. 10 pages
    All application material must be compiled and submitted as one single PDF file of max. 10 pages.

The (max.) 10 pages must include:

  • A comprehensive project description outlining the purpose and explaining its relevance. Max. 2 pages.
  • Budget and financing plan showing how funds for the project will be secured. Include the New Carlsberg Foundation, but also self-financing and any other named foundations that have been or are planned to be approached.
  • In accordance with the above: Clear financial specification of what is being applied for from the New Carlsberg Foundation.
  • CV for the applicant – max. 1 page.
  • Optional visual material and additional appendices – max. 5 pages.

Further inquiries, please contact:

Application consultant, Ane Bülow, anb@ncf.dk, (+45) 31 24 61 65
Application consultant, Klara Pagh, kpt@ncf.dk, (+45) 61 69 21 12