ClosedNon-Profit
Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program
Agriculture Victoria · Australia
The Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program provides Victorian groups with grants 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.
Funding
Up to $25K
Closed
1 Apr 2020
Duration
activities must be completed by 2020-06-14
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Applicant must be a Victorian group
• Eligible groups include landcare and land management groups
• Eligible groups include farmer discussion and producer groups
• Eligible groups include not for profit and community organisations
• Incorporated bodies, cooperatives or associations are eligible organisation forms
• Applications are encouraged from across Victoria
• Preference is given to projects in Wellington Shire, East Gippsland Shire, far North-West Victoria (Millewa and surrounds), and the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District
• Individual farm businesses, landholders, service providers and consultants are encouraged to collaborate with an eligible group rather than apply directly
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, with preference given to projects in Wellington and East Gippsland shires, far North-West Victoria (Millewa and surrounding areas) and the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District. Individual farm businesses, landholders, service providers and consultants are not listed as eligible applicants, but are encouraged to collaborate with an eligible group.
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 drought and dry seasonal conditions.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Projects should identify technical knowledge or capability gaps, increase and strengthen farmers’ technical knowledge and capability, and encourage farm businesses and landholders to share and collaborate to improve preparedness and responsiveness to drought and dry seasonal conditions. Funded activities must be completed by 14 June 2020, with evaluation, expenditure report, invoices, statutory declaration and final report due by 21 June 2020.Grant not accepting applications
Applications for this round are closed. A new round may open in the future.
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Keywords
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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 provides Victorian groups with grants 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.
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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 activities must be completed by 2020-06-14.
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Who is eligible for the Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program?
- Applicant must be a Victorian group
- Eligible groups include landcare and land management groups
- Eligible groups include farmer discussion and producer groups
- Eligible groups include not for profit and community organisations
- Incorporated bodies, cooperatives or associations are eligible organisation forms
- Applications are encouraged from across Victoria
- Preference is given to projects in Wellington Shire, East Gippsland Shire, far North-West Victoria (Millewa and surrounds), and the Goulburn Murray Irrigation District
- Individual farm businesses, landholders, service providers and consultants are encouraged to collaborate with an eligible group rather than apply directly
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When does the Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program close?
Applications closed on 1 Apr 2020.
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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 drought and dry seasonal conditions.
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How do I apply for the Farming and Community Group Drought Funding Program?
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