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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. It funds projects focused on innovative community engagement and innovative management and monitoring tools for Varroa mite.

Funding

$50K – $50K

Closed

2 Mar 2026

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

Must be a legal entity Must be located in Queensland
To be eligible for a grant, applicants must be a legal entity located in Queensland.

What's Funded

Projects that develop innovative Varroa mite community engagement approaches or innovative Varroa mite management and monitoring tools to help Queensland beekeepers and pollination-reliant industries prepare for Varroa mite presence.

Expected Outcomes

Improved preparedness for Varroa mite in Queensland, including community engagement outcomes and practical management or monitoring tools for beekeepers and pollination-reliant industries.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companypartnershiptrustcooperativenon_profitindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentuniversityother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

innovationcommunitysustainabilityother

Keywords

beekeepingbiosecurityVarroa mitepollinationcommunity engagementmonitoring toolsQueensland agriculture

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Community Bee Innovation Fund?

The Community Bee Innovation Fund is a business 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. It funds projects focused on innovative community engagement and innovative management and monitoring tools for Varroa mite.

How much funding does the Community Bee Innovation Fund provide?

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

Who is eligible for the Community Bee Innovation Fund?

Must be a legal entity Must be located in Queensland

When does the Community Bee Innovation Fund close?

Applications closed on 2 Mar 2026.

What activities are funded?

Projects that develop innovative Varroa mite community engagement approaches or innovative Varroa mite management and monitoring tools to help Queensland beekeepers and pollination-reliant industries prepare for Varroa mite presence.

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