Materials for the Civil Society Fund

On this page, you can find all relevant guidelines, instructions, and formats for the Civil Society Fund effective from January 1, 2025, onwards (the page is updated regularly).

Attention: Applicants for Large Projects

A number of applicants have noticed an error in the application format for the "Large Project" modality. Unfortunately, a sub-question was missing in the initial version. Therefore, a new format was uploaded on January 9th, including this question. The missing sub-question is now listed as question 3.4.

We sincerely apologize for the error.

Support Types and Application Deadlines under the Civil Society Fund

The Civil Society Fund offers support for various types of initiatives. Below, you can find a comprehensive overview of the support types and application deadlines. All deadlines are at 12:00 (noon) Danish time.

Support modalities	Support amounts	Deadlines 2025	Final decisions 2025
Small Project	Up to DKK 150.000	January 29. June 11. November 5	March 21. September 18. December 19.
Large Project	Up to DKK 700.000	January 29. June 11. November 5	March 21. September 18. December 19.
Small Programme	Up to DKK 4 mio	March. 5 September 10.	May 16. November 21.
Medium Programme	Up to DKK 15 mio	March 26.	June 13.
Large Programme	Up to DKK 27 mio	March 26.	June 13.
Support for Co-funding	Up to DKK 1 mio	Ongoing
Support for Application process	Up to DKK 50.000
Capacity Analysis	Up to DKK 100.000

If you have any questions regarding the Civil Society Fund, you can contact puljer@cisu.dk.

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Go to the fund overview for materials related to CISU's other funds.

Attention: When is your grant from?

If your organization has an application/grant from the Civil Society Fund, including Programme, CISU's Engagement Fund, or CCAM from 2024 or earlier, please visit to the guidelines, formats, and instructions on this page.

When you apply for a Grant

Project applications

Small Project (application format)
Large Project (application format) (new version uploaded January 9, 2025.)

Programme Applications

Funding Diversification

Co-funding

Support for Application Proces

Capacity analysis

Application for Capacity Analysis

The cover page of the application must be filled in and signed by the Danish applicant organisation and the leading partner. It's acceptable to have separate cover pages for each partner but they should be uploaded as one document.

The signed cover page is uploaded via Vores CISU

Cover page - Civil Socity Fund

The budget template must be created and submitted as an Excel-document via the system Vores CISU.

Small and Large Project, Small Programme and Support for Co-funding

Budget guide
Budgetformat

Medium & Large Programme

Budgetguide Medium & Large Program
Expression of Interest budget summary
Medium & Large Program budget format

In order to be able to apply for funding from CISU's pools of funds, the organisation must have audited Annual Accounts. The Annual Accounts must be uploaded via the system Vores CISU.

Requirements for the Annual Accounts at the time of application:

The Annual Accounts must be audited by either an approved registered auditor or a non-professional auditor elected by the organisation. If the latter is the case, the auditor must meet general impartiality requirements, meaning there must be no circumstances that could raise doubts about their independence. The auditor can be a member of the organisation but must not be part of the board.

The Annual Accounts must be signed by the auditor and the authorised signatory of the organisation, either in the document or through electronic signature.

The Annual Accounts must include, at a minimum, a) an income statement showing revenues and expenses and b) a balance sheet indicating equity.

CISU must be able to see from the Annual Accounts that the organisation has a minimum of 25/50 paying members or financial contributors (see the guidelines for each fund for specific requirements). If this is not evident from the Annual Accounts, CISU may request other documentation, such as a membership list and a bank statement showing payment of membership fees.

Additionally, it is always recommended to compare between the years in the annual accounts.

CISU reviews the Annual Accounts and makes an assessment of equity, going concern, and profit according to CISU's risk appetite.

Materials for the Civil Society Fund (from 2025)

Support Types and Application Deadlines under the Civil Society Fund

Looking for materials for a different fund?

Attention: When is your grant from?

When you apply for a Grant

Project applications

Programme Applications

Funding Diversification

Capacity analysis

Small and Large Project, Small Programme and Support for Co-funding

Medium & Large Programme

Requirements for the Annual Accounts at the time of application:

Template for Annual Accounts

After Funding has been Granted (Will be updated)

Final Reporting and Accounts (Will be updated)

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Application Process

Tools

About CISU

Materials for the Civil Society Fund (from 2025)

Support Types and Application Deadlines under the Civil Society Fund

Looking for materials for a different fund?

Attention: When is your grant from?

When you apply for a Grant

Guidelines

Application Formats and Appendices

Cover Page for the Application

Budget Template and Guide

Organisation's Annual Accounts

After Funding has been Granted (Will be updated)

Final Reporting and Accounts (Will be updated)

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Application Process

Tools

About CISU