Applications are invited for grants, the value of which range from a minimum of $250 000 to a maximum of $4 million (GST exclusive). Under this grant round the Australian Government is seeking applications for projects that will be completed by 30 April 2022. Grants will be available for experienced and skilled organisations to undertake projects to develop, trial and implement new and innovative tools that support uptake of sustainable agriculture practices across our agricultural, fishing, aquaculture and farm forestry industries. These projects will allow new ideas and technologies to be shared and tested across industries and regions, which will subsequently benefit the nation. Smart Farming Partnerships is seeking to support projects capable of delivering all aspects needed to develop and maximise the appropriate uptake of these new tools and farm practices. Applicants must form partnerships, also known as consortia as defined in Part 7.5, as part of delivering project outcomes. Each partnership will have a nominated lead proponent. It is expected that organisations with relevant experience/expertise in developing/trialling such tools will partner with groups that possess the networks/resources to ensure appropriate delivery of large scale implementation and extension phases. Applications can be related to all forms of production, including cropping, pasture grazing livestock, dairy, horticulture, mixed farming, agroforestry (or farm forestry), fishing and aquaculture. Applications can also be delivered at different scales including national, multi-regional and regional levels targeting uptake at the appropriate level. This document sets out: the purpose of the grant opportunity the eligibility and assessment criteria how grant applications are assessed and selected the responsibilities and expectations in relation to the opportunity. You must read this document before filling out an application. Farming Partnerships Grant purpose and outcomes The purposes of the Smart Farming Partnerships are to develop, trial and implement new and innovative tools that support industry practice changes that will deliver more productive and profitable agriculture, fishing, aquaculture and farm forestry industries; protect Australia’s biodiversity; protect and improve the condition of natural resources (in particular soils and vegetation); and assist Australia to meet its obligations under relevant international treaties (as discussed in Part 5). The purposes will be achieved through grants that deliver against at least one of the two priority outcomes specified in Parts 2.4.1 and 2.4.2.
Applications are invited for grants, the value of which range from a minimum of $250 000 to a maximum of $4 million (GST exclusive). Under this grant round the Australian Government is seeking applications for projects that will be completed by 30 April 2022. Grants will be available for experienced and skilled organisations to undertake projects to develop, trial and implement new and innovative tools that support uptake of sustainable agriculture practices across our agricultural, fishing, aquaculture and farm forestry industries. These projects will allow new ideas and technologies to be shared and tested across industries and regions, which will subsequently benefit the nation. Smart Farming Partnerships is seeking to support projects capable of delivering all aspects needed to develop and maximise the appropriate uptake of these new tools and farm practices. Applicants must form partnerships, also known as consortia as defined in Part 7.5, as part of delivering project outcomes. Each partnership will have a nominated lead proponent. It is expected that organisations with relevant experience/expertise in developing/trialling such tools will partner with groups that possess the networks/resources to ensure appropriate delivery of large scale implementation and extension phases. Applications can be related to all forms of production, including cropping, pasture grazing livestock, dairy, horticulture, mixed farming, agroforestry (or farm forestry), fishing and aquaculture. Applications can also be delivered at different scales including national, multi-regional and regional levels targeting uptake at the appropriate level. This document sets out: the purpose of the grant opportunity the eligibility and assessment criteria how grant applications are assessed and selected the responsibilities and expectations in relation to the opportunity. You must read this document before filling out an application. Farming Partnerships Grant purpose and outcomes The purposes of the Smart Farming Partnerships are to develop, trial and implement new and innovative tools that support industry practice changes that will deliver more productive and profitable agriculture, fishing, aquaculture and farm forestry industries; protect Australia’s biodiversity; protect and improve the condition of natural resources (in particular soils and vegetation); and assist Australia to meet its obligations under relevant international treaties (as discussed in Part 5). The purposes will be achieved through grants that deliver against at least one of the two priority outcomes specified in Parts 2.4.1 and 2.4.2.