Leisure Grant Summer 2022 – changed rules
A change has been made to the use of leisure time vouchers for children and young people aged 6-18 during the summer months of June, July and August. Children and young people who do not use their leisure allowance during these months can now use the monthly allowance of kr. 4,500 to pay for summer courses that last for a total of 8 days or more each month.
Amended rules on summer leisure grants for children aged 6-18
A change has been made to the use of leisure time vouchers for children and young people aged 6-18 during the summer months of June, July and August. Children and young people who do not use their leisure allowance during these months can now use the monthly allowance of kr. 4,500 to pay for a summer course that lasts for a total of 8 days or more each month. The Education Committee approved the amended rules and special provisions at its meeting last April. The grant is paid on the 20th of each month for applications received by the 15th of that same month. The grant cannot be transferred between months.
You must apply for the refund separately through My pagesMy pages -> Applications -> Leisure -> Grant for sports and leisure activities for 6 to 18-year-olds. You must fill in the form and attach a receipt, and the application will then be processed.
The payment receipt must state the following:
- Full name and National Insurance number of the practitioner
- Name of the sports, school or leisure club, and which section or course the child is on.
- Start or end date of a paid course
- Total cost of the course
- Employee stamp/signature
The Customer Service Department provides further assistance and information on 585-5500 or via email: hafnarfjordur@hafnarfjordur.is