Employer subsidies within the Tel mee met Taal (Count on skills) programme

The Tel mee met Taal (Count on skills) programme offered subsidies for activities aimed at preventing and reducing low-literacy. Employers in either the European or the Caribbean Netherlands, were able to apply for one of these subsidies during the application window. The last application window was open between the 1st of January and the 29th of February 2024.

Advantages

Investing in basic workplace skills (such as language skills, arithmetic and/or digital literacy) offers a number of advantages, not only for your employees, but also for you as an employer. By making these kinds of investments, your employees will make fewer mistakes, and work-related stress and absenteeism will be reduced. Employees also generally become more self-confident and gain the ability to work more independently thanks to basic skills training. Many employers who have invested in language courses report that their employees communicate more efficiently and effectively as a result, and that they feel more involved in what goes on at their organization.

Amounts available

The following applied for both subsidy flows: the maximum subsidy amount per application is €125,000, and in some cases employers will be required to contribute to the training costs themselves. If the subsidy budget was exceeded, we drew lots.

In case lots are drawn

If the applications exceed the subsidy budget, we will draw lots to determine which subsidy applications will be approved. This will ensure that everyone is treated fairly. Once the application deadline has passed, a notary will draw lots, after which DUS-i (the Dutch subsidy implementation agency) will check the applications for completeness and validity. DUS-i’s website offers more information about the draw procedure. Read the information in Dutch or in English.

Past applications

If you have applied for and have subsequently been granted a subsidy, you may get in touch with DUS-i if you have any questions. DUS-i implement the Tel mee met Taal (Count on skills) subsidy scheme. Read more about the scheme on their website, in Dutch or in English.

Read the full 2021-2024 Tel mee met Taal (Count on skills) Subsidy Scheme.