Apply: FoodBev 2025/27 Discretionary Grant Funding For South Africans

Apply: FoodBev 2025/27 Discretionary Grant Funding For South Africans - The Food and Beverage Manufacturing Sector Education and Training Authority (FoodBev SETA) is pleased to announce the opening of its first discretionary grant funding window for the 2026/27 financial year. This funding opportunity aims to support projects that address critical and priority skills needs within South Africa’s food and beverage manufacturing sector.

Who should apply?

FoodBev SETA welcomes applications from a range of eligible organisations that can demonstrate how funding will build sector skills and deliver measurable outcomes. The following entities are specifically invited to apply:

• Levy-paying and non-levy-paying employers
• Public TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training) & CET (Community Education and Training) colleges
• Public universities and universities of technology

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Key dates

Opening Date: 17 October 2025

Closing Date: 14 November 2025

Important: Late applications will not be considered. Please ensure your submission is complete before the closing date.

What to include in your application

Applications should clearly explain the skills gap or priority need being addressed, proposed activities, expected outcomes, project timeline, budget breakdown, and how the project aligns with FoodBev SETA’s strategic objectives. Supporting documents (organisational profile, proof of status, letters of support, CVs of key personnel, and any sector-related accreditation information) should be attached where relevant.

How to submit

All applications must be submitted online via the FoodBev SETA SIMS Portal here https://foodbev.co.za. Make sure you have registered on the portal and uploaded all required documentation before finalising your submission.