GRDC makes an Open Call for grower-driven solutions
This follows the NGN Open Call made in 2025 when over 30 projects were awarded contracts by GRDC valued at more than $8.6 million Grain growers and industry partners will have a chance to address local production challenges, with the Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) opening a national call for projects it will fund […]
Over the Farm Gate grants get another $400,000 for drought and bushfire support
An additional $400,000 is now available through the Look Over the Farm Gate program to support farmers in drought and bushfire recovery. Delivered by the National Centre for Farmer Health, the program funds community-led events with grants of up to $5,000 each, bringing people together to support farmers and their families. Director Climate, Resilience and […]
Rabo Community Fund opens applications for 2026 rural community grants
Applications for funding from the Rabo Community Fund for 2026 are now open to rural and regional community organisations and initiatives that are making a significant contribution to supporting country communities. Launched by agribusiness banking specialist Rabobank in 2021, the fund has to date invested more than $4 million into initiatives designed to support the […]
AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award National Winner is Carol Mudford
Carol proved hard to match coming into the 2025 award as the NSW state winner as she is a shearer registered nurse and mental health advocate Carol Mudford has been named the 2025 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award Winner for her leadership in creating safe spaces and practical support across shearing sheds nationwide. Carol’s work was […]
Applications open for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award
Women with bold ideas and a drive to create positive change in rural and regional Australia are invited to apply for the 2026 AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award. Applications close on Friday 7 November 2025 for all states, with Northern Territory applicants closing on Friday 30 January 2026. Apply here. Now in its 25th year, the […]
NSSN funding grants of $360,000 matched by a further $430,000 in industry partnerships
Grants have been awarded for next generation ‘Fitbits’ to track the health of livestock, and a device that will accurately identify mould spores in homes, with in addition a technology that can potentially degrade the ‘forever chemical’ PFAS in water in just six minutes. Four collaborative teams across NSSN’s member universities have secured funding in […]
Emissions grants available through the Carbon Farming Outreach Program for farm businesses
Farmers will soon be able to access commodity-specific information to enable them to make decisions on reducing emissions for their businesses through an Australian Government grant initiative. As part of the Carbon Farming Outreach Program, more than $1.8 million in Gap Analysis grants will be available to Research and Development Corporations. The program aims to […]
Traceability grants up to $4 million available to boost agriculture exports
Applications are now open until 18 March for the third round of the Traceability Grants Program. The Australian Government has committed to modernising and enhancing our agricultural traceability systems. This new $4 million grant round is a part of that commitment. Acting Deputy Secretary for Agricultural Trade, Matt Koval, said the program provides the opportunity […]
Grants of $50,000 are up for grabs to help build resilient regional communities
Applications are now open for grants from $20,000 or up to $50,000 for events and initiatives to strengthen communities and capability for drought preparedness. But get in now as the first round is already open and closes on 14 November, while the second round will open for applications in February 2024 and will close in […]
Farmers and manufacturers can apply for a Coles grant up to $500,000
Coles put their expertise on the line with a Fund offering $25 million to help farmers and manufacturers expand their businesses Round 11 of the Coles Nurture Fund has opened and is seeking applications from small to medium size farm businesses to apply for grants of up to $500,000. Local producers and manufacturers can now […]