Residents in Utrecht region can apply for water-friendly garden subsidies up to €5,000
Residents in the Utrecht region can now apply for subsidies to make their gardens and neighborhoods more water-resilient. With €180,000 available, initiatives like removing paving stones or installing rain barrels can receive up to €5,000 in funding, helping combat drought and waterlogging.
| Key Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Subsidy Name | Blue Resident Subsidy |
| Issuing Body | Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden (HDSR) |
| Total Budget | €180,000 |
| Maximum Subsidy per Project | €5,000 (€7,500 for green-blue school playgrounds) |
| Coverage | Up to 50% of costs (30% for rain barrels and green roofs) |
| Eligibility | Groups of at least 5 participants (residents, schools, associations, etc.) |
| Region | Utrecht (De Stichtse Rijnlanden) |
| Application Link | HDSR Website |
Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden (HDSR) is a Dutch water authority responsible for managing water levels, quality, and infrastructure in the Utrecht region. It plays a key role in climate adaptation, including initiatives to reduce drought and waterlogging impacts on residents and the environment.
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Blue Resident Subsidy Available Again
Extended periods of drought or, conversely, waterlogging are becoming increasingly common. Hoogheemraadschap De Stichtse Rijnlanden (HDSR) works every day to mitigate the effects of drought or waterlogging. As a resident, you can also take action to reduce these effects, for example by replacing paving stones in your garden with plants, disconnecting your downpipe, or collecting rainwater in a rain barrel. HDSR provides subsidies for these water-friendly initiatives: the Blue Resident Subsidy.
This year, the water authority is making €180,000 available again for actions and initiatives that make your neighborhood or surroundings more water-friendly. You can apply for this subsidy together with at least four other participants, such as your neighbors, a school, association, or foundation. Per application, the water authority provides a maximum of €5,000 (including VAT), and for green-blue school playgrounds, a maximum of €7,500 (including VAT). The water authority covers at most half of the costs of the initiative. For the installation of rain barrels and green roofs, this is at most 30%.
Curious about which actions and initiatives you can apply for a subsidy? Take a look at the website.