Slow Food Negroni Week Fund Applications Are Now Open For Its Second Edition
05 Mar 2024
Hospitality professionals worldwide struggle with access to training and education that would take them to the next level in the beverage industry. They also lack opportunities to interact with producers for their professional and personal development, and to gain a deeper understanding of the origins of beverage. At the same time, hospitality professionals play a key role in conveying fundamental values, such as sustainability, social justice and equity.
For this reason, the second edition of the Slow Food Negroni Week Fund will have a special focus on the beverage and hospitality sector.
Applications are now open and we invite you to apply.
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This year, the Slow Food Negroni Week Fund will be distributed in three categories:
1. Education Scholarship
Thirty individuals will receive full support to attend Tales of the Cocktail (New Orleans, USA in July 2024) or Terra Madre Salone del Gusto (Turin, Italy in September 2024). The goal is to give less experienced and connected professionals an opportunity for training, networking and focused learning on sustainability in the industry. Applicants must be above legal drinking age, currently employed in the beverage industry, and interested in incorporating Slow Food values of “good, clean and fair food and beverage for all” into their work.
- Application form and call for application available here
- APRIL 7, 2024: Deadline for submission of applications for the Education Scholarships
Do you work in the hospitality and beverage sector? Do you want to promote sustainable practices? Don’t miss the chance to connect with professionals to grow our foodways together at one of two incredible events!
The Slow Food Negroni Week Fund will award education scholarships for:
- 15 people to attend Tales of the Cocktail(New Orleans, USA – July 2024)
- 15 people to attend Terra Madre Salone Del Gusto(Turin, Italy – September 2024).
Our goal is to give professionals an opportunity for training, networking and focused learning on sustainability in the beverage industry.
Act fast: the application closes on Sunday, April 7!
2. Negroni Week Innovation Award
We are looking for innovative and community-based projects that center good, clean and fair values in the beverage industry. Awards of $3000-10,000 USD will be given to partnerships between two or more organizations, with at least one involved in the beverage sector.
- Application form and call for application available here
- APRIL 30, 2024: Deadline for submission of applications for the Negroni Week Innovation Award
Are you looking for support and help in developing innovative projects responding to the actual challenges of the hospitality and beverage sector? Are you seeking to promote good, clean and fair values in the industry?
The Slow Food Negroni Week Fund will provide Innovation Award for initiatives who will intend to have a positive impact on the community.
Apply here, applications closes on April 30!
3. Slow Food Exchanges
By invitation only, these grants connect hospitality professionals with producers in specific sectors. Each Exchange includes a field experience, in-depth forum, networking, and a public event.
More detailed information on the Fund and timeline are available here
For any additional information, you can find contact [email protected]
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