Now you can apply for funding for wetland and lowland projects.

Preliminary investigations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, so it pays to send the application quickly. 100 million DKK has been allocated for preliminary investigations, and approvals are granted continuously as long as the application meets the requirements and funds remain. This is stated by the Agency for Green Land Reallocation and Water Environment in a press release. Applications start in MARCH All applications begin in MARCH (Multifunctional Land Registration), where you, among other things, must outline the project area. Depending on the project type, the application then continues in F2 self-service or Tast selv. MARS guides you to the relevant system. If you are applying for a preliminary investigation, the application process has been simplified. You do not need to submit a budget for the project's expenses or two quotes. Additionally, funds are reserved for the preliminary investigation, and the grant is given for the actual eligible expenses. It is important that you only start the preliminary investigation after the application has been submitted. Expenses incurred before submission are therefore not covered by the grant. Also, there is an option to investigate nature measures As part of the scheme, you can apply for a fixed grant of 40,000 DKK to preliminarily investigate nature measures. This requires that the project area overlaps at least 50 percent with the map attachment "Targeting of Biodiversity Efforts" in MARS, and that you indicate in the application that you wish to investigate nature measures. The fund for nature measures is limited and applies until the funds are exhausted. The possibility to apply for grants for the actual establishment of nature measures is expected to be introduced in 2027. There is also flexibility regarding which efforts should be investigated. It is the result of the preliminary investigation that ultimately determines which establishment project can be carried out. Find guidance and apply You can find technical guidance for the application in MARS, F2 self-service, and Tast selv, as well as regulations and other materials in the grant guide for wetlands and lowland projects 2026. As mentioned, the application starts in MARS. The scheme aims to contribute to a greener Denmark through the removal and reallocation of agricultural land and simultaneously support improvements in water environment, climate, nature, and biodiversity.