KLV-Fund
The KLV Fund supports activities organised by alumni of Wageningen University & Research. These activities may focus on stimulating social debate within the WUR domain or promoting innovative forms of collaboration between alumni, study groups and the academic domain. The activities may also focus on strengthening networks and developing new forms of career support for alumni.
Who is eligible
Former members of KLV, members of Study Circles/Networks, and alumni of WUR can submit an application.
Activities that are eligible for support from the KLV-Fund must contribute to at least one of the following sub-goals:
- Stimulating/facilitating social debate and dialogue within the domain of Wageningen University & Research.
- Developing new forms of (access to) alumni networks.
- Developing new forms of active dialogue and cooperation within or between the domains of Wageningen University & Research and the Study Circles and Networks.
- Developing new forms of generic career support for alumni.
The fund does not provide structural support for activities or programmes. Besides, it is not the intention of the KLV Fund to fund applications for 100%.
Application procedure
Applications to the KLV-Fund can be done year-round via the application form below. Please read the Criteria and Application Guidelines carefully before applying. The necessary templates can be downloaded below.
Application form
Aanvraagformulier
More information
About the KLV-Fund
KLV Wageningen Alumni Network was the alumni association of WUR until 1 October 2020. The association was founded in 1886 to promote contact between former students and the Wageningen National Agricultural School and to exchange knowledge and skills about agricultural practice. Soon career support also became part of the association, through a placement and employment office. In recent years, however, KLV had to contend with declining membership numbers and fewer visitors to events. After a careful review process, it was therefore decided in 2020 to dissolve the association. KLV's remaining assets have been placed in a fund to support alumni activities in addition to the regular programme.
The Board of Trustees of the KLV-Fund consists of the following members:
Han Swinkels (chair)
Paul den Besten
Gerrianne Jansen
Coen de Jong
Karin Schroën
Overview of awarded activities
2025 - Rooting Deeper Festival
2024 - Science Cafe Wageningen
2024 - Film about oak processionary caterpillar by alumnus Jeffrey van Houten
2024 - eSDG concert of the Wageningen orchestra Sonante
2023 - Conference "The New Farmer is..." about farmers and the energy transition
2023 - Three day training "Effective in dialogue"
2021 - Podcast serie GRONDTONEN.
2021 - National congress in the Wageningen domains.