Groningen boosts heritage subsidies with €10.9 million for farmhouses and monuments
Owners of historic farmhouses and municipal monuments in Groningen can now access up to €50,000 in subsidies to preserve their properties. The province’s €10.9 million investment aims to safeguard heritage buildings, making maintenance more affordable for residents.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Total investment | €10.9 million |
| Subsidy for farmhouses | Up to €50,000 |
| Subsidy for other monuments | Up to €10,000 |
| Application opens | April 1, 2026, at 09:00 |
| Retroactive applications | Yes, for 2025 |
| Funding source | Nij Begun recovery program |
| Province | Groningen |
The Province of Groningen oversees heritage preservation policies, including subsidies for maintaining characteristic buildings and monuments. This initiative is part of broader efforts to support the region’s recovery from earthquake damage while preserving its cultural identity.
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Groningen increases subsidies for heritage preservation
On April 1, 2026, the updated Subsidy Scheme for Maintenance of Characteristic Buildings (SOK) will reopen to provide a significant boost to heritage preservation. This year, the Province of Groningen is investing over €10.9 million in strengthening characteristic buildings and municipal monuments. Owners of farmhouses will particularly benefit: they can now apply for a subsidy of up to €50,000.
Historical farmhouses are often large and require intensive maintenance, making preservation not always a given. With the additional financial support, the province aims to better protect these characteristic buildings and ensure their future viability.
The expansion of the scheme is made possible by additional funds from Nij Begun, the broad recovery program for the earthquake-affected region.
For other characteristic buildings and municipal monuments, such as residential homes, the maximum subsidy amount remains €10,000.
Applications also possible with retroactive effect
The subsidy scheme was also open in 2025. Owners who were unable to submit an application at the time now have the opportunity to apply for a subsidy with retroactive effect.
Future-proof heritage
Our heritage is what truly makes Groningen, Groningen. With this investment, the province aims to keep Groningen’s heritage future-proof and preserve it for future generations, so that it can be enjoyed for a long time to come.
Applications open from April 1
From April 1, 2026, at 09:00, the updated digital application form will be available on the provincial website. Applications can be submitted directly online. Residents who prefer to work on paper can request an application form from the subsidy team starting that day.
On Monday, March 23, the updated webpage about the subsidy scheme will go live. Here, all the information needed to submit a proper application on April 1 will be available.