Third subsidy round of Jong Leren Eten starts on 1 September

Published Aug 21, 2020

With the motto ‘Let’s go outside!’, all schools in primary education, secondary education and secondary vocational education can apply for a subsidy from 1 September for three activities: gardening, cooking, or an excursion or guest lesson on nutrition.

Third subsidy round of Jong Leren Eten starts on 1 September

With this contribution towards costs for the 2020/2021 school year, the Jong Leren Eten (JLE) programme aims to encourage primary, secondary and secondary vocational schools to introduce children and young people to information and activities relating to nutrition. This enables them to learn to make healthy and sustainable choices in a practical way. The subsidy scheme is subject to certain conditions.

Each school year, €630,000 is available. This can fund at least 315 subsidy applications. A maximum of €2,000 can be applied for per school location. The application process takes place via www.mijngezondeschool.nl of Gezonde School.

Select your target group below for further instructions on applying for the subsidy:

For inspiration about nutrition, also visit the Gezonde Leefstijl Op School webshop: https://www.shopgezondeleefstijlopschool.nl/voeding/

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