How kieseenclub.nl works
Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur
Kieseenclub.nl is part of the Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur. Jeugdfonds pays tuition fees or membership dues and equipment if you do not have enough money.
Good to know: kieseenclub.nl is now active on: check.jeugdfondssportencultuur.nl
This is how it works
– You complete the check at www.kieseenclub.nl
– You will immediately see if Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur is likely to be able to help you
– After that, you can submit an application directly
– Someone working with at Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur will contact you within 30 days to verify or finalize the application
– After that, you can register your child with the club and your child can participate
Please note: Your application is only final once you have been in contact with someone from Jeugdfonds Sport & Cultuur.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Jeugdfonds helps children and young people aged 0 to 18 from families where there is not enough money for sports or cultural activities. For example, if you earn too little, receive benefits, or are receiving help with debts. We pay the membership fees or tuition for sports or cultural clubs for these children. Do you want to know if we can help you? Go to kieseenclub.nl and do the check.
Sports activities, for example football, swimming, fitness, (kick)boxing, judo, athletics, gymnastics, tennis, field hockey, korfball, volleyball, scouting or basketball. Cultural activities, for example music lessons, dancing, drama, painting, singing lessons or ballet.
No, you do not need proof of income. We do want to know what kind of income you have. For example, do you have a job, do you receive benefits, or do you work for yourself? If we know that, we can help you faster and better.
This varies by municipality. Go to kieseenclub.nl and do the check, or search for a fund in your area.
Yes, that is possible. An application is then 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 search for a fund in your area.
Yes, an application must be submitted again every year. An application is submitted per sports or cultural year. Your child can participate at the club for a year.
We usually pay a large part or the entire amount of the membership fee or tuition. However, this varies by municipality. Go to kieseenclub.nl and do the check, or look for a fund in your area.
Yes, we usually also help if items are needed, such as sportswear, dance shoes, or an instrument. This varies by municipality. Go to kieseenclub.nl and do the check.
Sometimes yes, for example if the membership fee is higher than our maximum. Check the rules for your municipality.
We pay directly to the club; if a child becomes a member of your club through us, the club receives an invoice request from us.
Always consult with us if your child wants to stop halfway through or switch activities. To do this, contact the fund in your area or the person who helped you submit the application.
If your child would like to participate in an activity that costs more than we pay, you may be required to pay the difference yourself.
No, we only pay the club and sometimes the equipment like football clothing or dance shoes.
No, that is not necessary. You never have to pay the money back. However, you do have to reapply every year.
In some municipalities, Jeugdfonds also pays if your child is 18 or slightly older. You can find information at the fund in your area. If Jeugdfonds stops paying, the Adult Fund might be able to help.