Culture
Where is the offer?
At Kunstvol you can see which creative lessons we cover in your area.
View the offer at KunstvolTerms and Conditions
Reimbursement is available for children and young people up to the age of 17, from Amsterdam & Weesp, who grow up in families who have difficulty paying tuition fees. Don't live in Amsterdam or Weesp? Go to kieseenclub.nl and do the check.
- Reimbursement is for cultural lessons during the school year: from August 1st to July 31st.
- You can start cultural lessons at any time during the school year.
- For the current school year, you can submit an application no later than June 30th.
- Applications are not automatically processed. New school year? Submit a new application.
- The maximum reimbursement per school year for culture is €480. There are exceptions. For music lessons For example, the maximum is sometimes €650.
- From March 1st to July 31st, the maximum reimbursement is €240. Sometimes an exception applies for music: a maximum of €325.
- Are the lessons more expensive? The club and parent agree on how the remaining amount will be paid.
- Reimbursements are for regular lessons, not for workshops or short courses.
- We do not provide money for items or clothing when requesting cultural support.
- You can borrow an instrument for free during music lessons. Want to borrow one? Indicate this on your application form.
- Register your child yourself at a club. The Youth Fund doesn't do this. Please be aware of any waiting lists. Your child must be known to the provider and be able to start when you submit your application to us.
You can apply for and cultural lessons and sports lessons and diploma swimming.
How do you apply?
Does your child want to participate in cultural lessons? Great! Do you have a Stadspas (City Pass)? Then click the first button below. Don't have a Stadspas? Or do you need help with your application? Then click the second button. There you'll find out how your child can still participate.
Application submitted?
We do our best to process your application within a week. You'll receive a notification as a parent, even if you applied with support from Meerkracht, the SINA foundation, or via kieseenclub.nl. The club will also receive a notification of your application. The Youth Fund handles the payment for the cultural lessons. Therefore, you won't receive any money as a parent. If your application is approved, your child can start taking lessons!
Additional information
Music lesson allowance
For some music providers, the maximum reimbursement has been increased from €480 to €650.
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Starting in the 2025-2026 season, cultural providers can apply for additional funding from the Cultural Talent Fund for students who already participate in arts and culture through the Youth Fund.
More informationSummer camps 2025
This summer, children and young people from low-income families can participate in creative holiday camps with the help of the Youth Fund Sport & Culture Amsterdam.
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