ClosedNon-Profit

Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program

Agriculture Victoria · Australia

The Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program supports eligible Victorian groups to engage technical experts and specialists to help farmers and landholders prepare for, respond to and manage drought and dry seasonal conditions. It is delivered by Agriculture Victoria under the Victorian Government Drought Support Program.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $25K

Closed

1 Apr 2020

Duration

up to 3 months

Location

Victoria

Who Can Apply

Victorian groups only, including Landcare, land management, farmer discussion and producer groups. Not-for-profit and community organisations, including incorporated bodies, cooperatives and associations, are eligible. Individual farm businesses, landholders, service providers and consultants cannot apply directly. Preference is given to projects in Wellington, East Gippsland, Millewa/far North-West Victoria and the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.
Eligible applicants are Victorian groups including landcare and land management groups, farmer discussion and producer groups, and not for profit and community organisations, including incorporated bodies, cooperatives or associations. Applications are encouraged from across Victoria. Individual farm businesses, landholders, service providers and consultants are not eligible to apply directly, but are encouraged to collaborate with their local group or network in developing and submitting an application. Preference will be given to projects in Wellington and East Gippsland shires, far North-West Victoria including Millewa and surrounding areas, and the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.

What's Funded

Engaging technical experts and/or specialists to deliver timely, relevant and appropriate technical information, advice and support to groups of farmers or landholders on planning for and managing drought and dry seasonal conditions.

Expected Outcomes

Projects should identify technical knowledge or capability gaps, strengthen farmers' technical knowledge and capability, and increase collaboration, preparedness and responsiveness to drought and dry seasonal conditions. Funded activities must be completed by 14 June 2020, with evaluation, expenditure reporting, invoices, statutory declaration and final report due by 21 June 2020.

Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitcooperativeother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

trainingsustainabilitycommunityother

Keywords

droughtagriculturefarm resiliencelandcarecommunity groupstechnical expertsdry seasonal conditionsVictoria

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program?

The Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program is a non-profit grant offered by Agriculture Victoria in Australia, providing Up to $25K in funding. The Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program supports eligible Victorian groups to engage technical experts and specialists to help farmers and landholders prepare for, respond to and manage drought and dry seasonal conditions. It is delivered by Agriculture Victoria under the Victorian Government Drought Support Program.

How much funding does the Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program provide?

The Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program provides Up to $25K in funding. The typical project duration is up to 3 months.

Who is eligible for the Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program?

Victorian groups only, including Landcare, land management, farmer discussion and producer groups. Not-for-profit and community organisations, including incorporated bodies, cooperatives and associations, are eligible. Individual farm businesses, landholders, service providers and consultants cannot apply directly. Preference is given to projects in Wellington, East Gippsland, Millewa/far North-West Victoria and the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District.

When does the Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program close?

Applications closed on 1 Apr 2020.

What activities are funded?

Engaging technical experts and/or specialists to deliver timely, relevant and appropriate technical information, advice and support to groups of farmers or landholders on planning for and managing drought and dry seasonal conditions.

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