DUMAVA: subsidy for making social real estate more sustainable

What is DUMAVA?

The Sustainable Social Real Estate (DUMAVA) subsidy scheme supports owners of existing social real estate in making their buildings more sustainable. In 2026, the government is making a budget of €405 million available. You can apply for the subsidy from Monday, 1 June 2026.

Since 18 May, it has already been possible to prepare a draft application. This is important, as applications are assessed in the order in which complete files are submitted and the budget is usually exhausted quickly. The minimum subsidy amount has been reduced, giving smaller projects a better chance of receiving funding. In addition, the requirements for insulating glass have been relaxed, and there is no longer a minimum threshold for the installed capacity of solar panels.

These changes make it more attractive to structure both smaller optimisations and broader sustainability projects within the scheme. With DUMAVA and these relaxations, we can support you in making the most of opportunities that align with your sustainability investments.

Who can apply for DUMAVA?

You can apply for the subsidy for real estate in the Netherlands that is owned by a social institution within one of the sectors listed below:

• Decentralised government, such as a building with a public function owned by a municipality, province or water authority.
• Amateur sports associations affiliated with a sports federation listed by NOC*NSF, or with one of the participating organisations of the Platform for Entrepreneurial Sports Providers (POS).
• Education, such as buildings of a primary school, secondary school, university, MBO or HBO institution.
• Healthcare, such as a hospital, nursing home or residential care facility. You must hold an SBI code that appears on the ‘SBI codes DUMAVA’ list.
• Culture, such as a music venue, art collective or theatre. ANBI status is required.
• National monuments (excluding residential properties), such as a museum whose building is listed in the national monuments register.
• Religious institutions, such as a mosque or church, with a valid SBI code.
• Other buildings with a public function, such as a foundation, association, nursery, community centre or neighbourhood centre.

Would you like to know whether your organisation qualifies? Please consult the list of DUMAVA SBI codes.

What can you receive a subsidy for?

You can apply for a subsidy for:

• individual sustainability measures;
• an integrated sustainability project;
• sustainability advice;
• project costs;
• the preparation of an energy label (for integrated sustainability projects).

The choice between individual measures and an integrated project has a direct impact on the subsidy percentage and the minimum project size. An integrated approach can be more financially attractive, but requires more extensive substantiation and preparation

What are the key conditions?

When submitting your application, please pay attention to the following conditions, among others:

• You carry out one, two or three measures listed on the measures list, or you carry out an integrated sustainability project.
• The measures must be based on an energy advice report or an equivalent substantiated document.
  Was the real estate completed after 2012? In that case, you only qualify if the subsidy application results in the disconnection of the natural gas connection.
• You complete individual sustainability measures within two years after the decision is issued. An integrated project must be completed within three years after the grant is awarded.
• You may apply for a subsidy for individual measures more than twice

How much subsidy will you receive?

The granting authority distinguishes between one, two or three sustainability measures or an integrated sustainability project. The overview below provides insight into the applicable subsidy:

DUMAVA can be combined with other subsidies. In the case of cumulation, the subsidy can amount to up to 100% of the eligible costs per measure. Please note: state aid rules and specific cumulation conditions apply.

When do you apply for the subsidy, and what do you need?

You submit the subsidy application digitally between 1 June 2026 and 16 October 2026 via eHerkenning.

Given the order of assessment, it is advisable to submit the application immediately when the scheme opens.

Make sure you have the following information available:

• a description of the activities;
• a budget or contractor agreement;
• an implementation timeline;
• your bank account number;
• the address or cadastral details of the real estate;
• if applicable: ANBI status, national monument status or the SBI code. The SBI code must correspond with the Trade Register.

What does Grant Thornton do for you?

We support you in structuring and substantiating a complete DUMAVA application that is submitted on time. Together, we assess whether the investment fits within the scheme and optimise the application within the applicable subsidy conditions. In doing so, we limit the risk of rejection and make the most efficient use of the available subsidy budget.

Our team of specialists is happy to think along with you about the possibilities and assess the feasibility of the intended project. Contact us for a quick intake and assessment of your project.

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