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Community Bee Innovation Fund

DPI · Australia

The Community Bee Innovation Fund supports Queensland beekeepers and pollination-reliant industries to prepare for the presence of Varroa mite in the state. Funding is provided for projects that deliver innovative community engagement or management and monitoring tools related to Varroa mite.

Funding

$50K – $50K

Closed

2 Mar 2026

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Applicants must be a legal entity • Applicants must be located in Queensland
Applicants must be a legal entity located in Queensland.

What's Funded

Projects that develop innovative Varroa mite community engagement activities or innovative Varroa mite management and monitoring tools for Queensland beekeeping and pollination-reliant industries.

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Expected Outcomes

Improved preparedness for Varroa mite in Queensland, including practical engagement approaches and management or monitoring tools that help industry respond when the pest is present in the state.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companypartnershipsole_tradertrustcooperativenon_profitother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

innovationcommunitysustainabilityother

Keywords

beekeepingbeekeeperspollinationVarroa mitebiosecurityinnovationcommunity engagementmonitoring tools

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Community Bee Innovation Fund?

The Community Bee Innovation Fund is a mixed grant offered by DPI in Australia, providing $50K – $50K in funding. The Community Bee Innovation Fund supports Queensland beekeepers and pollination-reliant industries to prepare for the presence of Varroa mite in the state. Funding is provided for projects that deliver innovative community engagement or management and monitoring tools related to Varroa mite.
2

How much funding does the Community Bee Innovation Fund provide?

The Community Bee Innovation Fund provides $50K – $50K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Community Bee Innovation Fund?

  • Applicants must be a legal entity
  • Applicants must be located in Queensland
4

When does the Community Bee Innovation Fund close?

Applications closed on 2 Mar 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Projects that develop innovative Varroa mite community engagement activities or innovative Varroa mite management and monitoring tools for Queensland beekeeping and pollination-reliant industries.
6

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