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Agriculture Energy Investment Plan
Agriculture Victoria · Australia
The Agriculture Energy Investment Plan supports farm businesses to improve energy efficiency, manage energy costs, improve energy reliability and support own-generation capacity. It includes on-farm energy assessments, a fast track rebate, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 on-farm energy grants for eligible agricultural businesses.
Funding
$20K – $250K
Closed
6 Oct 2021
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Applicants must be eligible farms or agricultural businesses.
• An on-farm energy assessment is a prerequisite for on-farm energy grants.
• For an On-Farm Energy Tier 1 Grant, applicants must first be a recipient of a type 1 or type 2 on-farm energy assessment or an approved equivalent energy assessment.
• Tier 1 grant funding must be matched by a minimum cash co-contribution of $1 for every $1 funded.
Applicants for an On-Farm Energy Tier 1 Grant must first be a recipient of a type 1 or type 2 on-farm energy assessment or an approved equivalent energy assessment. The program is aimed at eligible farms and agricultural businesses. An on-farm energy assessment is a prerequisite for on-farm energy grants. Tier 1 grants require matched funding with a minimum cash co-contribution of $1 for every $1 funded.
What's Funded
Purchase and installation of equipment that improves on-farm energy efficiency or enables own-generation capacity, and larger connected projects across farm systems involving substantial energy improvement investments.Expected Outcomes
Reduced on-farm energy use and costs, improved energy efficiency and reliability, increased energy productivity, and greater own-generation or renewable energy capacity.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
sustainabilitycapital_expenditureinnovationother
Keywords
agricultureenergy efficiencyfarmson-farm energyrenewable energyenergy costsenergy reliabilitycapital equipment
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan?
The Agriculture Energy Investment Plan is a business grant offered by Agriculture Victoria in Australia, providing $20K – $250K in funding. The Agriculture Energy Investment Plan supports farm businesses to improve energy efficiency, manage energy costs, improve energy reliability and support own-generation capacity. It includes on-farm energy assessments, a fast track rebate, and Tier 1 and Tier 2 on-farm energy grants for eligible agricultural businesses.
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How much funding does the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan provide?
The Agriculture Energy Investment Plan provides $20K – $250K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan?
- Applicants must be eligible farms or agricultural businesses.
- An on-farm energy assessment is a prerequisite for on-farm energy grants.
- For an On-Farm Energy Tier 1 Grant, applicants must first be a recipient of a type 1 or type 2 on-farm energy assessment or an approved equivalent energy assessment.
- Tier 1 grant funding must be matched by a minimum cash co-contribution of $1 for every $1 funded.
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When does the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan close?
Applications closed on 6 Oct 2021.
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What activities are funded?
Purchase and installation of equipment that improves on-farm energy efficiency or enables own-generation capacity, and larger connected projects across farm systems involving substantial energy improvement investments.
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How do I apply for the Agriculture Energy Investment Plan?
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