Dutch social real estate owners secure €389 million in sustainability subsidies for 2025
Over 1,600 owners of social buildings, including municipalities and sports clubs, applied for DUMAVA subsidies in 2025 to make their properties more energy-efficient. With €405 million available again in 2026, smaller projects may soon qualify for funding, helping more communities go green.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Total subsidy requested (2025) | €389 million |
| Total applications (2025) | 1,630 |
| Municipal applications | 500 |
| Healthcare institutions | 253 |
| Educational institutions | 235 |
| Amateur sports clubs | 142 |
| Budget for 2026 | €405 million |
| New minimum subsidy (2026) | €2,500 (down from €5,000 in 2025) |
| Next application window | 1 June 2026 – 16 October 2026 |
| Online info sessions | 24 March 2026 (municipalities), 7 April 2026 (social orgs & sports clubs) |
The Netherlands Enterprise Agency (RVO) administers the DUMAVA subsidy scheme to support sustainability in social real estate, such as community centers, sports facilities, and healthcare institutions. This initiative aligns with national goals to reduce energy consumption and promote green transitions in public and non-profit sectors.
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Over €389 million requested for greening social real estate in 2025
Owners of social real estate requested over €389 million in DUMAVA subsidies in 2025 to make their buildings more sustainable. Municipalities applied most frequently. Amateur sports clubs have also been able to apply since 2025 and made extensive use of this opportunity. From 1 June 2026, owners of social real estate will be able to apply for the Sustainable Social Real Estate subsidy scheme again.
Nearly one-third of applications came from municipalities
A total of 1,630 owners of social buildings applied for DUMAVA. Of these, 500 applications were from municipalities. They are greening, for example, community centres, monuments or sports facilities. A further 253 healthcare institutions, 235 educational institutions and 74 owners of monuments also applied for subsidies to make their buildings more sustainable.
Amateur sports clubs submitted 142 applications
Since 2025, amateur sports clubs have also been able to apply for DUMAVA. They did so 142 times. Sports facilities consume a lot of energy, for example due to field lighting and showers. By installing LED sports field lighting, amateur sports clubs can save energy.
New round opens on 1 June 2026
From Monday 1 June 2026 at 9:00 AM, owners of social real estate will be able to apply for subsidies again. Applications can be submitted until Friday 16 October 2026 at 5:00 PM. Last year, there was sufficient budget available. This year, a total of €405 million will again be made available.
Smaller projects may also qualify from 2026
In 2025, real estate owners received a minimum of €5,000 in DUMAVA subsidies per application. In 2026, the minimum subsidy amount is expected to be reduced to €2,500. This will give owners of smaller social buildings the opportunity to apply for subsidies and make their property more sustainable. Once this change is finalised, you can read about it on the DUMAVA page.
Online information sessions DUMAVA 2026
Not sure how to start greening your building? Or would you like to know how to apply for a subsidy? Sign up for our online information session and Q&A:
- on 24 March 2026 for municipalities;
- or on 7 April 2026 for social organisations and (sports) clubs.
Owners of other social real estate are also welcome.
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