Grower Group R&D Grant Program closing soon
The Department of Agriculture and Food, Western Australia (DAFWA) is encouraging WA-based agribusinesses to apply for the Grower Group R&D Grant Program before it closes on 10 February 2017.
The grant forms part of the Agriculture Sciences R&D Fund, managed by DAFWA with Royalties for Regions investment.
The Grower Groups R&D Grants Program awarded $6.7 million to 16 grower groups across Western Australia in its inaugural round – view successful projects from round 1 here. Please note Round 2 is open to applicants who were successful in Round 1.
In Round 2, up to $10.5 million is available with individual grant amounts between $20 000 and $500 000.
Expressions of interest opened on Monday 5 December 2016 and close on Friday 10 February 2017.
Eligible applicants include WA-based, incorporated grower groups and not-for profit, farmer-driven organisations with an Australian Business Number (ABN).
While commercial companies, non-agricultural not-for profits and public sector research institutions are not eligible to apply in their own right, their participation as a project partner/collaborator is strongly encouraged.
Projects must be completed before 31 March 2019.
Essential grant information, including submission guidelines and eligibility criteria is available on DAFWA’s Grower Groups R&D Grants Program webpage.
Round 2 Expressions of interest from eligible organisations must be submitted online using the SmartyGrants program.
For more information email Agriculture Sciences R&D Fund.