The Board of the Food and Beverage Development Fund SA Inc are pleased to announce the establishment of a series of support payments designed to assist and support students or intending students within the food and beverage industries.

Successful recipients receive between $1,000 and $10,000 to develop their skills and knowledge through research, education and/or training. The support payments are intended to reward individuals that have shown exceptional commitment to vocational education and training and who are committed to furthering their skills and knowledge within their chosen industry.

We firmly believe in the importance of learning and we are committed to assisting those individuals who share this belief.

To date we have proudly assisted 250 people, and provided more than $1.1 MILLION in support payments and sponsorship of industry events, numbers that we are incredibly proud of.

Until July 2021 we were also responsible for the Cooks Trade Recognition and Bakers Trade Recognition processes for the State. Further information regarding Trade Recognition is available from the links on this page.

2024 Support Payment Funding applications closed 12 noon Friday 3rd November 2023. It is anticipated that shortlisted applicants will be interviewed before end of November and 2024 funding offers finalised in December 2023. Please complete mailing list if you would like to be advised when future rounds are announced.

Cooks and Bakers Trade Recognition application process has changed effective July 2021. Please refer to Trade Recognition page for further information.

Story of one of our recipients – Keva Freeman.

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The Board of Food & Beverage Development Fund acknowledge the devastating impact the COVID-19 has had on families, employees and businesses across Australia and around the world.

If the last few years have taught us one thing surely it must be the need to Support SA and Buy Local. Contact details for many of our recipients are listed here to make your shopping easier. One day at a time, one step at a time, one chocolate, beer or wine at a time.

If we can assist in any way please contact us on 08 83629066 or carol@foodandbeveragefundsa.com.au and we will do our best to assist you.