Context conference attendance, study tours, peer-to-peer learning and mentoring. 1.1 Food Source Victoria 2.2 Examples of scholarships Food The Victorian Government’s $20 million Previously, scholarships have been granted to Source Victoria program is designed to support applicants who wanted to: activities that add value to agricultural produce sourced from regional Victoria. take a study tour to Japan to gain knowledge of production, export packaging and value-add The objective is to build stronger agri-food opportunities for the citrus Yuzu businesses and regional communities through value adding to agricultural production in Victoria attend an advanced program covering the that will result in: science of cheese aging for specific cheese styles with the aim of making these cheeses new, ongoing jobs, particularly in locally to replace imported product regional Victoria complete an executive program to examine a growth in Victoria’s agricultural, food range of management and industry issues and related industries throughout the fruit supply chain to assist with farmers, growers, processors and accessing new markets. manufacturers working together and supply chain partners driving innovation and efficiencies Eligible applicants greater skills, knowledge and confidence of workers to respond to growing global demand Applicants: for premium products must be over the age of 18 years at the time increased Victorian agri-food exports. of applying There are three grant programs: need at least three years of experience in the agri-food sector Scholarships for individuals must be an Australian citizen or permanent Planning Grants resident currently residing in regional Victoria Growth Grants. cannot have previously received any other grant, funding or scholarship for the activities 1.2 Purpose of this document outlined in their application This document sets out the application guidelines must be willing to participate in media, for Food Source Victoria Scholarships. It is promotions and other related events, and to designed to help prospective applicants determine assist with program evaluation. their eligibility. Selection process Program description 4.1 Assessment committee 2.1 Program objective The Food Source Victoria Assessment Committee The program aims to support workers in will monthly review all applications. The agriculture, processing and manufacturing in committee is made up of departmental regional Victoria to build skills to expand their representatives from across the Victorian business into a new market, launch a new Government. The assessment and approval product, create step-change within their business, process can take up to 12 weeks. or respond to consumer needs. 4.2 Selection criteria Scholarships can include study or training programs, either part or full time. Professional Applications will be judged on: development opportunities are eligible and include
Context 1.1 Food Source Victoria The Victorian Government’s $20 million Food Source Victoria program is designed to support activities that add value to agricultural produce sourced from regional Victoria. The objective is to build stronger agri-food businesses and regional communities through value adding to agricultural production in Victoria that will result in: new, ongoing jobs, particularly in regional Victoria growth in Victoria’s agricultural, food and related industries farmers, growers, processors and manufacturers working together and supply chain partners driving innovation and efficiencies greater skills, knowledge and confidence of workers to respond to growing global demand for premium products increased Victorian agri-food exports. There are three grant programs: Scholarships for individuals Planning Grants Growth Grants. 1.2 Purpose of this document This document sets out the application guidelines for Food Source Victoria Scholarships. It is designed to help prospective applicants determine their eligibility. Program description 2.1 Program objective The program aims to support workers in agriculture, processing and manufacturing in regional Victoria to build skills to expand their business into a new market, launch a new product, create step-change within their business, or respond to consumer needs. Scholarships can include study or training programs, either part or full time. Professional development opportunities are eligible and include conference attendance, study tours, peer-to-peer learning and mentoring. 2.2 Examples of scholarships Previously, scholarships have been granted to applicants who wanted to: take a study tour to Japan to gain knowledge of production, export packaging and value-add opportunities for the citrus Yuzu attend an advanced program covering the science of cheese aging for specific cheese styles with the aim of making these cheeses locally to replace imported product complete an executive program to examine a range of management and industry issues throughout the fruit supply chain to assist with accessing new markets. Eligible applicants Applicants: must be over the age of 18 years at the time of applying need at least three years of experience in the agri-food sector must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident currently residing in regional Victoria cannot have previously received any other grant, funding or scholarship for the activities outlined in their application must be willing to participate in media, promotions and other related events, and to assist with program evaluation. Selection process 4.1 Assessment committee The Food Source Victoria Assessment Committee will monthly review all applications. The committee is made up of departmental representatives from across the Victorian Government. The assessment and approval process can take up to 12 weeks. 4.2 Selection criteria Applications will be judged on:
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