Andalusia, with 67,091 applications, leads the registrations, followed by Catalonia (53,294) and the Community of Madrid (52,596). Other regions with high participation include the Valencian Community (37,888) and Castilla-La Mancha (15,835).
The program is aimed at young people who have turned or will turn 18 in 2026, offering them a grant of 400 euros. This amount can be used for cultural products, musical instruments, artistic creation materials, or cultural courses. Applications are submitted through the program's official website.
Once the grant is approved, beneficiaries have one year to use the funds at the 4,159 affiliated establishments across Spain. To apply, applicants need a digital identification such as Cl@ve or a Digital Certificate.
The Bono Cultural Joven can be allocated across different areas: performing arts, cultural heritage, artistic creation materials (up to 200 euros); physical cultural products like books or video games (up to 100 euros); and digital consumption such as platform subscriptions or audiobook purchases (up to 100 euros). Alternatively, the entire grant can be dedicated to courses, musical instruments, or artistic materials.
In previous years, the Bono Cultural Joven has benefited over 1.2 million young people. In 2022, there were 277,607 beneficiaries, a figure that rose to 323,668 in 2023, 334,435 in 2024, and 363,054 in 2025.
