Am I eligible for the participation scheme?

Not sure whether you are eligible for the participation scheme? First check via De Voorzieningenwijzer(The Benefits Guide) . There you can quickly see whether you are eligible for a participation scheme. 

You will also discover what other schemes and benefits you may be eligible for. Are you eligible? On this page, you can read about what the participation scheme is intended for and how to apply.

What is it?

The municipality wants to encourage sports, social, cultural and educational activities among residents with an income up to 120% of the social minimum. For this purpose, there is the participation scheme.

How does it work?

You are eligible for an allowance if you have an income below 120% of your applicable social assistance standard and no own assets above the established asset limits. If you have a higher income, you can ask the municipality to make a financial capability calculation.

Arrange directly

You can use the form below to apply for reimbursement participation scheme online.

Application for reimbursement participation scheme

Privacy

All information you provide to us is handled with care. Personal and/or address details will only be used for the purpose for which you provided them.

Additional information

Everyone should be able to participate in our society. Is your income no higher than 120% of the social minimum? Then you can apply for an annual allowance for sporting, social, cultural or educational activities.

You can think of:

  • Join a sports club, youth club or youth association;
  • participate in sports activities;
  • Participate in courses or hobby activities;
  • pay for anMap passport;
  • purchase a computer, tablet or phone;
  • subscribe to the Internet, the library, a newspaper or magazine;
  • visiting activities, such as museums, theater or cinema
     

Maximum reimbursement per calendar year

More information about this can be found in the Social Domain Regulation of the municipality of Aalten 2026.