Subsidies still available for farmers in the Groningen area of Noorderzijlvest Water Authority

There is still room for new participants in the “Implementation Incentive for Water and Soil Quality” grant program. Noorderzijlvest Water Authority , in collaboration with the province of Groningen, Noorderzijlvest Water Authority made over 1 million euros in grants available to farmers. 

Update July 2022

At this time, we have received more applications than there is funding available. New applications will therefore be placed on a waiting list.

Grant Program

This grant enables farmers to invest in materials, machinery, or soil improvements with the aim of enhancing the quality of surface water and soil. The grant program aligns with the objectives of the Delta Plan for Agricultural Water Management (DAW).

Investments in water and soil quality

These investments will result in:

  • Healthier and more fertile soil (achieved, among other things, by increasing organic matter, improving soil structure, or using non-inversion tillage);
  • Precision agriculture (including GPS technology and soil scanning);
  • Improved water management (including through the use of water-level-controlled drainage or small weirs);
  •  Reduced runoff from farmland (through the installation of wastewater treatment systems or the collection of juices from roughage storage);
  • Reduced runoff of pesticides (including through investments in spraying techniques that minimize drift).

Grant for farmers in our management area

Within the project, grants are available for at least 120 farmers who are making investments. Farmers in the management area of Noorderzijlvest Water Authority can still apply. For all physical measures listed in the measures list—with the exception of farm layout measures and/or wastewater treatment systems—a subsidy of up to 40% may be requested, up to a maximum of €10,000 per farm. 

Want to join?

Go toHome - DAW Northern Netherlands (dawnoordnederland.nl) for more information or to sign up.

  • Not sure exactly what you want to invest in? We also offer consultation sessions as part of the grant program.
  • When you sign up, you can indicate whether you would like to use this service.
  • Please note: the number of available spots depends on the budget.
  • Your registration will first be reviewed. You will then receive a confirmation of your participation via email.