Primary Production Grants
On Farm Connectivity Program - Round 2
Who is eligible
Primary producers in agriculture, forestry and/or fisheries.
Purpose
The objectives of the program are to:
- Extend digital connectivity and enable Primary Producers to take advantage of advanced farming technology
- Enhance a Primary Producer's ability to implement digital agribusiness solutions through improved connectivity
- Capitalise on the agricultural sector's productivity and growth
- Support access to new communications equipment and services by offsetting some of the cost.
Amount
Eligible equipment suppliers can claim a rebate of between $3,000 and $30,000 for the sale of eligible equipment, with primary producers accessing discounted prices. The rebate can be claimed for up to 50 per cent of the cost of the eligible equipment.
Application due
Eligible businesses wishing to be involved in Round 2 will need to submit an Expression of Interest application form by Sunday 29 September 2024 at 11:59pm (AEST). Late applications will not be accepted.
Further information
Or put On Farm Connectivity Program suppliers retailers in your search engine.
Rabobank: Business Management Programs - Practical and strategic education for leaders in agriculture
Who is eligible
Experienced business owner or senior manager and up-and-coming farmers ready to take over the family farm or manage a commercial farm.
Purpose
Rabobank has designed two leading programs to equip primary producers with the building blocks to take their businesses to the next level. The two programs are Executive Development Program and Farm Managers Program.
The programs are designed to:
- Grow your business skills
- Strengthen your networks
- Improve your strategic management ability.
Application due
Open for registrations of interest.
Further information
https://www.rabobank.com.au/agribusiness/business-management-programs/#EDPinfo
River Murray Flood Primary Producer Recovery Grants
Who is eligible
You must be a primary producer businesses located within the affected local government council areas:
Alexandrina Council, Berri Barmera Council, Coorong District Council, District Council of Karoonda East Murray, District Council of Loxton Waikerie, Mid Murray Council, Pastoral Unincorporated Area, Renmark Paringa Council, Rural City of Murray Bridge.
Other eligibility requirements detailed on webpage.
Purpose
The objective of this grant is to support primary producers that have suffered direct loss or damage as a result of the 2022-23 River Murray Floods.
Grants are available for individual primary production businesses to assist with costs for clean-up and recovery and will cover expenditure incurred on or after 15 November 2022.
Amount
You can make up to 3 claims to support your grant for up to $75,000 (GST exclusive).
This is available as:
- Funding up to $25,000 (tier 1)
- A subsequent amount of up to $50,000 (tier 2).
Application due
Open now.
Further information
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
Who is eligible
Open to a wide range of individuals.
Purpose
National leadership programs creating networks and shared leadership values to solve the most complex challenges and realise the most significant opportunities for rural, regional and remote Australian communities and industries now and in the future
Includes the following programs;
- Australian Rural Leadership Program
- Australian Agribusiness Leadership Program
- Trail Emerging Leadership Program
- Milparanga First Nations Leadership.
Application due
Ongoing application process.
Further information
Australian Rural Leadership Foundation
AgriStarter Loan
Who is eligible
Eligible first-time farmers wanting to buy, establish or develop their first farm OR eligible farmers and farm businesses who are planning for and implementing succession arrangements.
Purpose
To encourage and support people in obtaining their first farming business. To assist with farm business succession planning and giving effect to succession plans.
Amount
Up to $2 million.
Application due
Not specified.
Further information
https://www.ric.gov.au/agristarter
Support Plantation Establishment 2024–25 (Round 2)
Who is eligible
See guidelines.
Purpose
Plantation Establishment Program (the program) will run over 4 years from 2023–24 to 2026–27. The funding will support the establishment of new long-rotation softwood and hardwood plantation forests and assist the sector to respond to the projected growth in demand for domestically sourced timber resources. Through focusing on long-rotation plantation forests , the program’s key intended outcomes are to increase domestic timber supply, particularly construction and manufacturing timber resources, and to contribute to Australia’s carbon emissions reduction commitments.
Amount
The Australian Government will provide funding of $2,000 (GST exclusive) per 1 hectare of new long-rotation plantation forest established.
The minimum grant amount is $40,000 (GST exclusive).
There is no maximum grant amount, provided grant funding is available.
Application due
Batch 1 closing date and time: 9:00 pm AEST on 15 April 2024.
Batch 2 closing date and time: 9:00 pm AEST on 27 June 2024.
Further information
Support Plantation Establishment program - DAFF (agriculture.gov.au)