Sports Grants
On this page you will find an overview of subsidies for sports providers and athletes, both from the municipality of Zoetermeer and other organizations. Please note that some schemes may be temporarily closed or run out of budget.
Exercise-friendly environment | Province of South Holland
The purpose of this grant is to encourage residents to get outside and exercise more in their free time.
This grant can be applied for temporarily each year.
Recreation, sports and health, Exercise-friendly environment grant - Province of South Holland
Investment subsidy and municipal guarantee for amateur associations | Municipality of Zoetermeer
Amateur associations and foundations can apply for an allowance to refurbish their building or buy items they will use for a longer period of time. This is called an investment grant.
An association or foundation can also use a municipal guarantee. This can help in getting a loan from a lender such as a bank.
Recreation, tourism, sports and health, subsidy scheme South Holland 2025-2028 | Province of South Holland
The South Holland Recreation, Sports and Health Subsidy Scheme allows the Provincial Executive to grant subsidies for recreation, sports and health to realize ambitions and goals from the Coalition Agreement 2023-2027 'Powerful South Holland'.
Recreation, tourism, sports and health, subsidy scheme South Holland 2025-2028
Schemes for low-income residents
Municipality of Zoetermeer believes it is important that everyone can participate, even those with little or no money. Look for opportunities at:
Sports agreement Zoetermeer | Municipality of Zoetermeer
An annual incentive budget is available from the Sports Agreement Zoetermeer. Sports and exercise providers, welfare organizations, education and care providers are challenged to come up with new initiatives and implement them. A one-time incentive contribution of a maximum of € 5,000 can be requested from the Sportakkoord.
Sport NL Green
Making sports facilities more sustainable offers opportunities to make sports clubs in the Netherlands future-proof. Sport NL Groen helps the sports sector on its way by collaborations with affiliated manufacturers, banks and advisory processes by energy coaches.
Sports Guarantee Fund Foundation
For an investment in accommodation, most sports associations rely on a loan from a bank, a loan that is not easily granted when collateral is lacking. Stichting Waarborgfonds Sport can provide a guarantee.
Stimulation of construction and maintenance of sports facilities (BOSA) | central government
The Sports Facilities Construction and Maintenance Incentive Scheme (BOSA) is intended for amateur sports organizations. These organizations can apply for subsidies for construction and maintenance costs of sports facilities and the purchase of sports equipment.
Encouraging construction and maintenance of sports facilities (BOSA).
Subsidy Side events sports events | Province of South Holland
This grant opportunity is to encourage as many people as possible to participate in sports and exercise, especially groups that are lagging behind in this regard.
This grant can be applied for temporarily each year.
Strengthening sports and exercise facilities in public spaces | Province of South Holland
This grant opportunity is to encourage sports and exercise in South Holland's outdoor spaces.
This grant can be applied for temporarily each year.
Recreation, sports and health, grant Exercise-friendly environment