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Grant Programs

In reply to Dr CLOSE (Port Adelaide—Deputy Leader of the Opposition) (24 November 2020). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. S.J.R. PATTERSON (Morphett—Member of the Executive Council, Minister for Trade and Investment): I have been advised the following:

The following table provides the allocation of grant program/funds for 2019-20 and across the forward estimates for the Department for Trade and Investment.

Grant program / fund name Purpose of grant program / fund 2019-20 Budget $000 2020-21 Budget $000 2021-22 Budget $000 2022-23 Budget $000 2023-24 Budget $000
Convention Bid Fund/ Billion Dollar Benefit The Convention Bid fund is used to secure events via sponsorships arranged by the Adelaide Convention Bureau (ACB) and Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC). This was transferred to the Department for the Premier and Cabinet to manage during 2020-21. 6,050 - - - -
Economic Investment Fund The Economic Investment Fund (EIF) was available for investment projects to deliver significant strategic and economic benefits for the state, where there was a case for public support of private project, and when competing with other jurisdictions (national and international) to attract investment. 10,093 7,266 3,300 1,360 -
Health Industries Fund The Health Industries Fund (HIF) was available to attract international and interstate companies in the life sciences sector to commence or expand operations in South Australia. 200 3,100 - - -
International Research Co-op Shandong Supports the establishment and operation of China-Australia Joint International Laboratories support the parties participation in a series of independent research and cooperation projects to develop world leading technology innovations. 400 100 - - -
SA Export Accelerator Program Provides funding to eligible South Australian companies to pursue international market development opportunities. 782 802 823 843 864
SA Export Accelerator Program—Bushfire Relief To assist South Australian exporters effected by the bushfires maintain their export markets. 200 200 - - -
SA Export Accelerator Program—eCommerce Accelerator Program Provides funding to eligible South Australian companies to pursue international market development opportunities through eCommerce platforms. 808 143 - - -
SA Landing Pad To attract international and interstate early-stage and established companies with transformational and high-growth potential and job creation across priority industries. 500 1,660 1,160 1,180 -
StudyAdelaide To support StudyAdelaide to promote Adelaide as a destination for international students and implements events and activities to enhance international students' experience during their study time in South Australia. 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500 2,500
Food SA To support development of the food and beverage industry through Food South Australia (FoodSA). 1,000 1,000 960 1,000 1,025
Discretionary Grants Grants to assist various organisations in South Australia 4,828 10,274 210 211 216


The following table details the new commitment of grants in 2019-20 for the Department for Trade and Investment:

Grant program / fund name Recipient Purpose Value $000
Convention Bid Fund/ Billion Dollar Benefit Various To secure events via sponsorships arranged by the Adelaide Convention Bureau (ACB) and Adelaide Convention Centre (ACC). 2 496
SA Export Accelerator Program Various Funding to eligible South Australian companies to pursue international market development opportunities. 648
SA Export Accelerator Program—eCommerce Accelerator Program Various To undertake Eligible Activities to build new capability to access international markets through eCommerce platforms. 931
SA Landing Pad Various To attract international and interstate early-stage and established companies with transformational and high-growth potential and job creation across priority industries. 440


The following table details the carryover of grants from 2018-19 into 2019-20 for the Department for Trade and Investment:

Grant program / fund name 2018-19 $000 2019-20$000
Convention Bid Fund/ Billion Dollar Benefit -2,441 2,441
Economic Investment Fund -5,215 5,215
Health Industries Fund -200 200


The following table details the 2019-20 actual payments made from the Department for Trade and Investment, excluding any payments to other South Australian government departments:

Grant program / fund name Recipient 2019-20 Actual Payment $000
StudyAdelaide Education Adelaide 2 500
Convention Bureau Bid Fund Adelaide Convention Bureau 1 250
Food SA Food South Australia Inc 1 000
Convention Bureau Bid Fund Adelaide Convention Bureau 926
South Australia Export Accelerator Program—eCommerce Various 792
South Australia Export Accelerator Program Various 679
Wine Strategy Wine Communicators of Australia 457
Economic Investment Fund Mushroomexchange Pty Ltd 300
Thomas Food International—Murray Bridge Urban Renewal Authority 273
Export Awards Business SA 125
International Research Co-Op Shandong University of South Australia 100
International Research Co-Op Shandong University of Adelaide 100
International Research Co-Op Shandong Flinders University 100
International Research Co-Op Shandong Flinders University 100
NDIS Coordinator General Ageing Well International 98
Food Strategy Various 50
Export Awards Business SA 35
Operations SA Health & Medical Research 25
Business Missions Various 10
NDIS Coordinator General City of Charles Sturt 5
Various Minor sponsorships 3


The following table details the 2019-20 actual payments into the grant fund for the Department for Trade and Investment.

Grant program / fund name 2019-20 Budget $000 2020-21 Budget $000 2021-22 Budget $000 2022-23 Budget $000 2023-24 Budget $000
Economic Investment Fund 50 50 - - -


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