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BOE-A-2026-10885 ·21 May 2026 ·Royal Decree Medium impact
Subsidies

Young beneficiaries must submit applications for Cultural Youth Bonus by 31 December 2026

Royal Decree 401/2026 replaces RD 191/2023 and sets out the rules for the Cultural Youth Bonus. Applications must be submitted by 31 December 2026 to access the benefit (art. 2). This update modernises the cultural subsidy regime for young people.

In 2 key points

  1. Application for Youth Cultural Bonus before 31-12-2026 (art. 1)
  2. Repeals Royal Decree 191/2023 (art. 1)

How it affects those involved

Applicants aged 16 to 25 must submit their requests for the Youth Cultural Bonus before 31 December 2026. The deadline does not include start dates for submission. Authorities must update their systems to manage the new regulation.

Lifecycle

2026-05-21PublishedPublished in the BOE
2026-05-21Into forceComes into force (art. 1)
Official text Based on BOE data (boe.es). Information, not advice.

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