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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.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.Key Information
Applicant Types
companypartnershipsole_tradertrustcooperativenon_profitother
Stage
any
Funding Purposes
innovationcommunitysustainabilityother
Keywords
beekeepingbeekeeperspollinationVarroa mitebiosecurityinnovationcommunity engagementmonitoring tools
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
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How much funding does the Community Bee Innovation Fund provide?
The Community Bee Innovation Fund provides $50K – $50K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Community Bee Innovation Fund?
- Applicants must be a legal entity
- Applicants must be located in Queensland
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When does the Community Bee Innovation Fund close?
Applications closed on 2 Mar 2026.
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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.
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How do I apply for the Community Bee Innovation Fund?
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