Moja Woda Program Returns: Homeowners to Receive Up to 8,000 PLN for Rainwater Systems

The National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management (NFOŚiGW) will soon launch a new call for applications for the Moja Woda program, offering homeowners significant financial support for water retention projects. Owners of single-family houses will be eligible to apply for subsidies specifically designed for the installation of rainwater harvesting and snowmelt collection systems. According to the program guidelines, the maximum subsidy amount will reach 8,000 PLN per individual installation. This grant is expected to cover up to 80% of the eligible costs of the investment, requiring homeowners to provide the remaining 20% from their own resources. The initiative represents a continued effort by the state to involve private citizens in national water conservation strategies.

The primary objective of the program is to mitigate the increasingly frequent effects of drought by encouraging the collection of water on private properties. Eligible investments will include the purchase, assembly, and commissioning of installations such as underground or above-ground retention tanks, rain gardens, and drainage systems. These systems allow for the reuse of captured water for gardening or other household purposes, thereby reducing the demand for treated tap water. The NFOŚiGW emphasizes that local retention is a critical component in managing the country's water balance. By decentralizing water storage, the program also aims to reduce the risk of local flooding during periods of intense rainfall. The National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management was established in 1989 and has operated as a state legal entity since 2010. It serves as the main pillar of the Polish system for financing environmental protection, drawing funds from various sources including environmental fees and European Union programs. The Moja Woda initiative was originally launched to address hydrological drought and the need for small-scale retention in residential areas.

The application process will be managed through the regional branches of the fund, and submissions will be accepted until the allocated budget is exhausted. Homeowners interested in the program will need to prepare technical documentation for their planned installations to ensure they meet the eligibility criteria. The fund has not yet specified the exact start date for the new call, but officials indicate that the process will begin shortly. This new round of funding follows previous editions of the program which saw high levels of public interest across Poland. The government views these subsidies as a key tool in building climate resilience at the household level while promoting sustainable water management practices among the population.