Extra funding for adults for sports and culture
In the City of Leeuwarden, we would like all residents to be able to participate in sports and cultural activities. That is why we have joined the Adult Fund Sport & Culture.
How does it work?
Through this fund, the local authority pays costs for membership fees, a subscription and/or materials needed by adults who are struggling to make ends meet. By doing this, we want to give all adults the opportunity to participate in sports and cultural activities. These are low-income residents. For more information, see also under the heading ‘Reimbursement conditions’ on this page.
Intermediary
Any resident of the municipality of Leeuwarden who wants to claim reimbursement through the fund can contact an intermediary. An intermediary is also called an agent. The website of Volwassenenfonds Sport & Cultuur shows which intermediaries you can approach in the City of Leeuwarden. This could be, for example, a debt relief worker, community sports coach or social worker. You can choose someone yourself.
Registration and payment
Road plan
- The intermediary will discuss your financial situation with you.
- That intermediary submits the application to the Adult Fund Sport & Culture.
- The adult fund contacts the sports or cultural association.
- The adult fund arranges your application and the payment of your contribution or subscription.
That enables you to participate in sports and/or culture without worries. Other participants do not know you are using this fund.
Video clip
Do you want to know how you can benefit from the Adult Fund Sport & Culture? If so, view the video clip ‘Hoe werkt het Volwassenenfonds Sport & Cultuur?’.
What amount is available?
You can receive a maximum of €300 per year. You will have to pay any additional costs yourself.
Conditions for reimbursement
If your income is lower than the amounts in the table, you are eligible for reimbursement through the Adult Fund Sport & Culture. These amounts are after tax and do not include holiday pay.
If your income is higher but you are struggling to make ends meet, contact one of the intermediaries. You may still be eligible for the adult fund.
| Age/situation | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 368.26 per month | € 736.52 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1.491.64 per month | € 2.130.90 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1.491.64 per month | € 2.130.90 per month |
| State retirement age | € 1.660.82 per month | € 2.253.38 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 520.19 per month | € 842.98 per month |
Youth and student schemes
Youth fund
For young people under 18, we work with the Youth Fund Sport & Culture. For more information on this, visit the Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur website. An application for this works the same as with the Adult Fund Sport & Culture. We hope that this will ensure that young people will continue activities even after reaching adulthood.
Student sports pass
The City of Leeuwarden has a different scheme for students who want to play sports. Residents of Leeuwarden who are students (MBO, HBO or university) can participate in a wide range of sports via a sports pass for a lower cost (maximum €95 per year).
For more information, visit the Leeuwarden Student Sport website.
Do you need help with Money Matters and Debts?
Do you want more information or are you curious about the rules?
If so, go to the website of Volwassenenfonds Sport & Cultuur.
Questions or need help?
You will find more information on the page Do you need help with Money Matters and Debts?
How does it work?
Through this fund, the local authority pays costs for membership fees, a subscription and/or materials needed by adults who are struggling to make ends meet. By doing this, we want to give all adults the opportunity to participate in sports and cultural activities. These are low-income residents. For more information, see also under the heading ‘Reimbursement conditions’ on this page.
Intermediary
Any resident of the municipality of Leeuwarden who wants to claim reimbursement through the fund can contact an intermediary. An intermediary is also called an agent. The website of Volwassenenfonds Sport & Cultuur shows which intermediaries you can approach in the City of Leeuwarden. This could be, for example, a debt relief worker, community sports coach or social worker. You can choose someone yourself.
Registration and payment
Road plan
- The intermediary will discuss your financial situation with you.
- That intermediary submits the application to the Adult Fund Sport & Culture.
- The adult fund contacts the sports or cultural association.
- The adult fund arranges your application and the payment of your contribution or subscription.
That enables you to participate in sports and/or culture without worries. Other participants do not know you are using this fund.
Video clip
Do you want to know how you can benefit from the Adult Fund Sport & Culture? If so, view the video clip ‘Hoe werkt het Volwassenenfonds Sport & Cultuur?’.
What amount is available?
You can receive a maximum of €300 per year. You will have to pay any additional costs yourself.
Conditions for reimbursement
If your income is lower than the amounts in the table, you are eligible for reimbursement through the Adult Fund Sport & Culture. These amounts are after tax and do not include holiday pay.
If your income is higher but you are struggling to make ends meet, contact one of the intermediaries. You may still be eligible for the adult fund.
| Age/situation | Single (parent) | Married/cohabiting |
|---|---|---|
| 18 – 20 living at home | € 368.26 per month | € 736.52 per month |
| 18 – 20 not living at home | € 1.491.64 per month | € 2.130.90 per month |
| 21 to state retirement age | € 1.491.64 per month | € 2.130.90 per month |
| State retirement age | € 1.660.82 per month | € 2.253.38 per month |
| Institutional residence | € 520.19 per month | € 842.98 per month |
Youth and student schemes
Youth fund
For young people under 18, we work with the Youth Fund Sport & Culture. For more information on this, visit the Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur website. An application for this works the same as with the Adult Fund Sport & Culture. We hope that this will ensure that young people will continue activities even after reaching adulthood.
Student sports pass
The City of Leeuwarden has a different scheme for students who want to play sports. Residents of Leeuwarden who are students (MBO, HBO or university) can participate in a wide range of sports via a sports pass for a lower cost (maximum €95 per year).
For more information, visit the Leeuwarden Student Sport website.
Do you need help with Money Matters and Debts?
Do you want more information or are you curious about the rules?
If so, go to the website of Volwassenenfonds Sport & Cultuur.
Questions or need help?
You will find more information on the page Do you need help with Money Matters and Debts?