STAP BUDGET

Subsidy for professional development

From 1 March 2022, you can request a budget of max € 1,000 for participating in UMIO’s programmes for professionals. In Dutch, this subsidy is called STAP: STimulering Arbeidsmarkt Positie.

STAP BUDGET

Subsidy for professional development

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From 1 March 2022, you can request a budget of max € 1,000 for participating in UMIO’s programmes for professionals. In Dutch, this subsidy is called STAP: STimulering Arbeidsmarkt Positie.

CAN I APPLY?

You are eligible for the STAP budget if you meet the following criteria:

AGE
You are between the age of 18 and the state pension age.

FINANCING
You do not receive any student grants, educational contribution allowances or other public education funding.

INSURANCES
As an EU citizen, you have been insured for Dutch national insurance for at least 6 months in the period from 3 to 27 months prior to your application.

WORK
You are an employee, entrepreneur or job seeker in The Netherlands.

BUDGET
You have not yet received a STAP budget this year and there is still a budget available from the government.

START
Your programme starts at least 4 weeks after your grant application and no later than 3 months after the closing date of the respective 2-month application period.

WHAT’S THE PROCEDURE?

STEP 1
REGISTRATION
Register for an eligible UMIO programme. Check the conditions with the programme coordinator.
STEP 2
PROOF OF REGISTRATION
Once you signed up, you will receive a proof of registration from UMIO, which you need in order to submit your application for the STAP budget to UWV (Employee Insurance Agency).
STEP 3
START APPLICATION
After receiving the proof of registration, start the application for the subsidy via the STAP portal on www.stapuwv.nl.
STEP 4
CONFIRMATION
Within four weeks after the application, you will hear whether the subsidy will be granted. The earliest start date of a programme with STAP funding therefore is 28 days after your registration at UWV.
STEP 5
GRANTING THE SUBSIDY
The subsidy will only be granted once you have completed the programme according to the conditions and you have received a proof of participation, certificate or diploma.

No rights can be derived from the information on this page. If you want to know more about the exact conditions and procedures, please check the website of the Dutch government (in Dutch).

WHAT BUDGET IS AVAILABLE?

A new application period for the STAP budget starts every two months. Has the budget run out? Then try again in a subsequent application period, provided you meet the conditions. After logging on to the website www.stapuwv.nl you will immediately see how much budget is still available.

PAY ATTENTION!
Applications must be submitted at least 4 weeks before the start of the programme. The programme must start no later than 3 months after the end of the application period.

1 MARCH - 30 APRIL 2022
Suitable for programmes starting before the end of July 2022

1 MAY - 30 JUNE 2022
Suitable for programmes starting before the end of September 2022

1 JULY - 31 AUGUST 2022
Suitable for programmes starting before the end of November 2022

1 SEPTEMBER - 31 OCTOBER 2022
Suitable for programmes starting before the end of January 2023

1 NOVEMBER - 31 DECEMBER 2022
Suitable for programmes starting before the end of March 2023

STAP BUDGET

STAP BUDGET

CAN I APPLY?

WHAT’S THE PROCEDURE?

STEP 1

REGISTRATION

STEP 2

PROOF OF REGISTRATION

STEP 3

START APPLICATION

STEP 4

CONFIRMATION

STEP 5

GRANTING THE SUBSIDY

WHAT BUDGET IS AVAILABLE?

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