More kids, more power, thanks to you! 
Let's work together to ensure every child can participate in sports and cultural activities, where they can make new friends, develop skills, and gain self-confidence. As a "Meerkracht" (More Power), you arrange for the Youth Fund to pay for a year of soccer, guitar, hockey, or hip-hop—or whatever they want. You'll give a child so much more than just fitness or creativity; you'll empower them in everything!

Sign up! 
Are you a teacher, youth worker, debt counselor, social worker, or otherwise professionally involved in raising or caring for a child? Become a More Powerful Supporter! 

You can you to register and help a family with an application if you: 

• You are professionally involved with the child and can monitor the child throughout the application period; 

• You know the child/family and are aware of the (financial) home situation. 

Please note! Parents/guardians, sports clubs and cultural providers can no extra power become. Are you already Meerkracht? Then click here to log in. 

Local contact points
Every municipality in Gelderland has a local contact person. This person is the first point of contact for Meerkrachten (Teachers), parents, sports clubs, and cultural providers in the municipality. Click here. here for a list of local contact points in Gelderland.

Let the kids participate!
Also download the handy Toolkit More Power with information material and texts for your website and newsletter.

Parent card
Parents can already find out here download parent card and fill it out so you have all the information ready when you apply online. Below, you can register as a Meerkracht employee or log in to our online application system.

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Please note: The rules may vary by municipality. Is your municipality not affiliated with the Youth Sports & Culture Fund? Then read on. here what the rules of the game are.

What can you do as a sports or cultural club?

For many children, sports aren't a given. Their families can't afford soccer, street dance, or the registration fee for an event like this. And that happens more often than you think: an average of two to three children per class grow up in a family with financial worries. If money is tight at home, the Youth Fund for Sports & Culture can help. The Youth Fund covers membership fees/tuition and, if necessary, supplies like sportswear, dance shoes, or instrument rental. As a sports or cultural provider, you can help! Let members know we're here if membership fees are a problem.

The more people know about the Youth Sports & Culture Fund, the more children and young people can participate in sports or take music, dance, or theater lessons. If there's not enough money at home, we cover the membership fees or tuition and provide the necessary equipment. Download our Provider Toolkit and let parents and visitors know we can help!

Download toolkit

Is your club active on social media? Then follow, like, and share our posts. Or share one or more of our dedicated pages about football, judo, karate, hockey, korfball, athletics, tennis, volleyball, kickboxing, exercise for toddlers and preschoolers, singing lessons, dance lessons, or music lessons.

Do you have questions or would you like to use informational materials? Please contact us at communicatie.gelderland@jeugdfondssportencultuur.nl

Don't leave children on the sidelines, participation is important!