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Danish Trentino is doubling down on its bold plan to breathe new life into sparsely populated mountain villages. After a hugely popular first call in May 2025, a second round of applications opens 8 September and runs until 23 October 2025. This initiative – backed by a €10 million fund (split equally between 2025 and 2026) – offers generous grants to encourage people to buy and renovate homes in 32 remote comuni (municipalities) at risk of depopulation. Below, we explain how the scheme works, what happened in the first round, and why these alpine hamlets are attracting interest from young locals and even a few adventurous expats. €100k To Move to Trentino: Terms and Conditions The region around Trento is known as some of the most efficient and desirable in Italy, with property prices to match. However, remote valleys and small towns in the area have been suffering from dwindling population for years, causing local administrators to build a “move to Trentino” fund. Trento Expat Audio Guide The “revitalization” programme provides grants up to €80,000 for property renovations, covering 40% of costs in historic centres (35% in other areas). If you need to purchase a house, 20% of the buying price can be subsidised (capped at an eligible cost…
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Trentino’s €100k Grant to Revive Its Sleepy Villages Reopens
Discover how Trentino’s ambitious plan revitalizes mountain villages with generous grants for home renovation. The second round opens in September 2025.
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