About Stichting Omgevingsfonds Maastricht Aachen Airport
Stichting Omgevingsfonds Maastricht Aachen Airport is a locally focused community foundation that uses airport-related compensation and mitigation funds to improve livability for residents around Maastricht Aachen Airport. Its priorities center on reducing nuisance from aircraft noise and flight-related impacts, while also supporting broader quality-of-life investments, research, and communication with local stakeholders. It typically funds projects and measures in Beek, Meerssen, and nearby areas within the airport’s 56 dB(A) contour, with a strong emphasis on practical, place-based solutions rather than broad social programs.
Focus Areas
Residential Soundproofing and Home InsulationAirport Nuisance MitigationCommunity Livability ProjectsVortex Damage Prevention and Building RepairsEnvironmental and Health Impact ResearchResident Communication and Stakeholder Engagement
Giving Approach
Program-based, highly place-specific support through targeted subsidies, compensation schemes, and commissioned initiatives. Grants can range from one-time project funding of roughly €100,000+ for livability investments to direct property-related compensation or purchase arrangements; some programs are deadline-driven and budget-limited, while others are invite-only or require alignment with specific geographic and technical criteria.
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How to approach this funder
Check whether your project or property falls within the eligible 56 dB(A) contour or the specified municipalities of Beek and Meerssen before applying. Proposals should be tightly aligned to one of the six programs, show clear local benefit and durability, and for larger livability projects, demonstrate measurable impact and readiness to deliver; some measures have specific timelines or are subject to limited budgets, so early contact with the foundation is advisable.
Open Grant Opportunities
Current and upcoming funding from Stichting Omgevingsfonds Maastricht Aachen Airport that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Open nowCloses Dec 31, 2029Award: Varies
Regeling Verkoopgarantie
VerkoopgarantieCompensatie voor hinder
Who can apply: Inwoners van Beek en Meerssen binnen de 56 dB(A)-contour die op 3 juni 2022 eigenaar waren en blijven gedurende procedure; aanvraag vereist kopie eigendomsakte en legitimatie en geschatte woningwaarde.
Deadline: Aanvraag moet uiterlijk vóór het begin van 2030 worden ingediend; regeling is budgettair beperkt.
Who can apply: Open to all surrounding residents, other stakeholders, and governments in the airport area. Funding is for research that is objective and well-founded and relevant to future decisions about MAA.
Deadline: No specific deadline stated; applications appear to be accepted on an ongoing basis.
livabilitycommunity infrastructuresocial cohesion+3 more
Who can apply: For residents of Beek and Meerssen. Projects must visibly improve the environment, strengthen social infrastructure, improve livability, or contribute to sustainability. Projects are assessed on durability, broad support, and priority, with preference for projects within the 56 dB(A) contour or with direct benefit to that area.
Deadline: No specific deadline stated; applications appear to be accepted while budget remains available.
Onderzoek naar gezondheidseffectenLuchtkwaliteitGeluidsonderzoek+1 more
Who can apply: Voor omwonenden, andere belanghebbenden en overheden in de omgeving; het fonds verwacht degelijk en objectief onderzoek. Specifieke criteria volgens aanvraagformulier.
CommunicatieBewonersparticipatieInformatievoorziening+1 more
Who can apply: Geen gedetailleerde subsidierichtlijnen op pagina; fonds organiseert zelf bijeenkomsten en ondersteunt communicatie-initiatieven in samenwerking met omwonenden en partners.
Who can apply: Woningen binnen de 56 dB(A)-contour; woning moet op 3 juni 2022 bewoond of in gebruik zijn geweest door huidige eigenaar; toetsingskader: gemiddeld geluidniveau maximaal 38 dB in verblijfsruimtes; huurwoningen alleen met toestemming eigenaar.
LeefbaarheidSociale infrastructuurDuurzame fysieke investeringen+1 more
Who can apply: Inwoners van de gemeenten Beek en Meerssen; projecten moeten aantoonbaar duurzaam zijn, breed draagvlak hebben en bij voorkeur binnen of vanwege de 56 dB(A)-contour liggen. Budgettaire en overige voorwaarden in de volledige regeling.
VortexschadepreventieDak- en bouwkundige maatregelenSchadeonderzoek
Who can apply: Particuliere eigenaren die door vliegverkeer fysieke schade aan hun huis of eigendommen ondervinden. Welke woningen in aanmerking komen wordt door lopend onderzoek bepaald.
Deadline: Plan van aanpak verwacht rond zomer 2026; uitvoering maatregelen verwacht vanaf Q1 2027. Regeling in uitwerking.
Deadlines and eligibility are summarized from public sources and may change — always confirm the details on the funder's official application page before applying.