The Province of Drenthe opens the subsidy scheme Nature Inclusive Entrepreneurship Recreation and Tourism Drenthe. The Provincial Executive has allocated €200,000 for the period up to and including 2027. Of this amount, €50,000 is available in 2025. With the new scheme, the province supports entrepreneurs in the accommodation recreation sector who want to make their business and surroundings greener, richer in species, and more future-proof.
With the subsidy scheme, the province encourages businesses in the recreation and tourism sector to make their grounds more nature-rich and connect them to the surrounding nature. Think, for example, of the construction or enhancement of landscape elements such as hedgerows, hedges, ditches, or ponds. Or creating facilities for biodiversity, such as nesting sites, shelters for insects, birds, or other animal species. This way, the species richness in Drenthe grows, the landscape becomes more recognizable, and guests enjoy an even more attractive holiday experience. Provincial Executive Willemien Meeuwissen: “An attractive landscape contributes to the experience and enjoyment of tourism and recreation in Drenthe. With this subsidy, we help entrepreneurs to combine nature, hospitality, and entrepreneurship.”
What is the subsidy for?
The scheme is intended for entrepreneurs in the recreation and tourism sector who offer accommodation options. This includes campsites, holiday parks, and group accommodations that want to work on nature-inclusive design of their grounds. With the subsidy, entrepreneurs receive support to enhance the quality of the landscape and increase biodiversity. For visitors to our province and the nature in Drenthe.
Conditions
The subsidy is not intended for the purchase of materials such as tools, costs for the deployment of volunteers, management measures, or the purchase, placement, or construction of infrastructure, fences, or furniture. The entrepreneur must be based in Drenthe and can apply for a contribution of up to 50% of the project costs. The subsidy amount that may be awarded is between €5,000 and €10,000.
More information and applications
The scheme opens on September 1, 2025. Applications can be submitted until November 30, 2025, unless the subsidy ceiling for this year has been reached. In that case, applications can be submitted in the following year. Projects must be completed within 18 months of approval. More information and all conditions can be found from September on www.provincie.drenthe.nl/subsidies.