New: apply for funding online
Want to keep learning?Short of money?Looking for work?We can help.
The Tourismusbeschäftigtenfonds supports people who work in hotels and restaurants. Choose the right funding and apply online straight away.
- Apply onlineabout 10 minutes, on your phone too
- Free of chargeApplying is free.
- Decision by email
What do you need support with?
Choose your situation to see the funding that fits.
I want to do further training
Money for the course, travel and living costs during your training.
Learn moreClaim your apprentice bonusI am doing an apprenticeship
For moving to an apprenticeship with a company and for your first job after the apprenticeship
Learn moreFinding workI am looking for work
A one-off payment if you are unemployed.
Learn moreKeeping your jobI want to keep my job
Help with childcare costs and with special costs.
Learn moreThese types of funding are available:
Tap a row to see the requirements, the documents you need and the amount of funding.
- Tourism scholarshipCourse costs, travel costs and money to live on
- Bonus for apprenticesFor moving to an apprenticeship with a company and for your first job after the apprenticeship
- Course voucherFor courses worth €250
- Money when unemployedOne-off payment of up to €700
- Childcare allowanceUp to €300 per month per child
- Help with special costsIf your work causes unexpected costs
- Award for businessesFor good ideas that benefit staff
Can you apply?
The following must apply to you:
You work in a hotel or restaurant.
Or you last worked in one. Hotels, inns, restaurants, cafés, bars and catering all count. If you are not sure, check your (last) employment record (Dienstzettel) or payslip.
You are allowed to work in Austria.
For travel costs: you must live in Austria.
If you want to claim travel costs, you must live in Austria. It does not matter whether it is your main or secondary residence.