The Youth Fund helps children and young people aged 0 to 18 from families who don't have enough money for sports or cultural activities. This could be due to low incomes, receiving benefits, or needing help with debt. We cover these children's membership fees or tuition for their sports or cultural clubs.

Would you like to know if we can help you? Go to kieseenclub.nl and do the check.

Sports activities, such as football, swimming, fitness, (kick)boxing, judo, athletics, gymnastics, tennis, hockey, korfball, volleyball or basketball.

Cultural activities such as music lessons, dancing, drama, painting, singing lessons or ballet.

We collaborate with many Dutch municipalities. Search for your municipality here:

>> Find a fund near you

Then you can do two things:

1. Go to kieseenclub.nl fill out the form.
2. Or ask for help with submitting an application. For example, from your teacher, or someone else who helps you with financial matters.

• Your application will be forwarded to someone who helps you with financial matters or is involved in your family or raising your children. This could be a teacher, a neighborhood office worker, or a support worker.
• That person will contact you to review the application together.
• He or she then sends the application to the Youth Fund in your area.
• The Youth Fund will review your application and let you know if your child is eligible. You'll receive an email or phone call.
• If the application is approved, you can immediately register your child at the club.
• The Youth Fund pays the membership fee or tuition fee directly to the club.

If you have any questions, please contact the person who submitted your application or the fund near you.

No, you don't need proof of income. We do need to know what your income is. For example, do you have a job, do you receive benefits, or are you self-employed? Knowing this will help us help you faster and more effectively.

This varies per municipality. Go to kieseenclub.nl and do the check or find a fund near you.

Yes, that's possible. A separate application is submitted for each child.

Sometimes yes, but often there is a maximum. This varies by municipality. Go to kieseenclub.nl and do the check or find a fund near you.

Yes, an application must be submitted annually. Applications are submitted for each sports or cultural year. Your child can participate in the club for one year.

This varies by municipality, but we usually pay a large portion or all of the membership fee or tuition. This varies by municipality. Go to kieseenclub.nl and do the check or find a fund near you.

Yes, we usually also help if items are needed, such as sportswear, dancing shoes, or an instrument. This varies by municipality. Go to kieseenclub.nl and do the check.

Sometimes yes, for example if the contribution is higher than our maximum. View the rules of the game for your municipality.

We pay directly to the club. If a child becomes a member of your club through us, you will receive an invoice from us.

Always consult with us if your child wants to stop or change activities halfway through. Please contact us for this. the fund near you or the person who helped you submit the application.

If your child would like to do an activity that costs more than we pay, you may have to pay the difference yourself.

No, we only pay for the club and sometimes the items such as football clothing or dancing shoes.

No, that's not necessary. You never have to repay the money. However, you do have to reapply every year.

In some municipalities, the Youth Fund also pays if your child is 18 or slightly older. You can find information at the fund near youIf the Youth Fund no longer pays, then it can Adult Fund maybe help.

We're glad you want to help children from families struggling with finances join your club. Contact a fund near your club or association for more information:

>> Find a fund near you

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That is certainly possible. Download the toolkit including videos for social media and information for your own website.

We'll notify the provider once an application is approved. You'll then receive an invoice request from us.

We pay directly to the club. If a child becomes a member of your club through us, you will receive an invoice from us.

The Youth Sports & Culture Fund ensures that children and young people from low-income families can participate in football, music lessons, gymnastics, street dance, judo, and theater classes. Other sporting or creative activities are also available.

We pay the membership fees or tuition for these children and young people. Sometimes we also pay for necessary items, such as football kits, dancing shoes, or a musical instrument.

We are a national organization with local chapters. Applications are processed through a fund in your area.

>> Find a fund near you

Yes, we're very happy about that. You can donate through our website: jeugdfondssportencultuur.nl/steun.

Take a look at our partner pageWe would be happy to discuss the possibilities with you.

We hope everything goes well, of course. If you have a complaint, please check our complaints procedure what you can do.

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