Zeeland allocates €3 million to boost nature restoration projects in 2026
Zeeland reopens its nature restoration subsidy scheme, offering €3 million to land managers and organizations. This initiative aims to combat environmental pressures like nitrogen deposition and enhance natural areas, benefiting local ecosystems and biodiversity.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Budget | €3 million |
| Application Period | 6 April 2026 – 30 November 2026 |
| Max Subsidy per Project | €700,000 |
| Project Deadline | 31 March 2030 |
| Target Applicants | Land management organizations and other parties |
| Funding Source | Part of Zeeland’s €38 million Nature Programme from the national government |
The Province of Zeeland is responsible for regional environmental policy, including nature conservation and restoration. This subsidy scheme is part of its broader efforts to implement national and provincial sustainability goals, ensuring the protection and enhancement of local ecosystems.
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Province reopens subsidy scheme for nature restoration
The Province of Zeeland is reopening its subsidy scheme for nature restoration in 2026, available to land management organisations and others. A total of €3 million has been allocated for this opening period. Applications can be submitted from 6 April 2026 to 30 November 2026.
Stepping up nature restoration
In recent years, Zeeland has been actively working to strengthen its natural environment, yielding visible results, for example in the dunes and along the coast. At the same time, pressure on nature remains high, not least due to nitrogen deposition.
The Province of Zeeland will therefore continue to implement measures. With this subsidy scheme, land managers and other parties can carry out projects that strengthen natural areas and give species more space.
Follow-up to earlier opening
The scheme follows the first opening in 2025 and is now being reopened. For 2026, there are a few changes. The maximum amount that can be applied for per application has been increased to €700,000. Projects will also have more time to be completed, with a deadline of 31 March 2030 at the latest.
Part of a larger programme
The subsidy scheme is part of the second phase of the Nature Programme. For this, Zeeland has received a total of over €38 million from the national government. This money will be used in the coming years to restore and strengthen vulnerable nature.