Funding open for sustainable ag projects across the region
Applications are now open for a new grant program aiming to support primary producers and landholders strengthen sustainability practices.
A new grant program aims to support regional primary producers, landholders and agricultural groups in the Murraylands and Riverland.
The program supports the growth of knowledge and skills that lead to more sustainable farming practices and improved natural resource management.
The funding will be available through the Murraylands and Riverland climate smart agriculture grants program.
Eligible groups can apply for funding to run training, deliver skills and knowledge-
building activities, host community events, and trial or demonstrate new approaches to climate-smart agriculture.
Applications are broken into three categories based on project value:
Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board’s sustainable agriculture officer, Denham Ewens said the grants are a valuable opportunity to support local producers facing an increasingly challenging climate.
“These grants are a great opportunity for primary producers and agricultural groups to access support that helps them adapt, innovate and share knowledge within their communities,” Mr Ewens said.
“We know our climate presents ongoing challenges for the agricultural community.
“This program is about helping them build adaptability by supporting practical, on-ground activities that strengthen both productivity and sustainability.
“More than $270,000 is available, so we encourage all eligible applicants to consider how the funding could support their ideas,” he said.
Who can apply?
Grants are available to the following groups:
- Agriculture bureaus
- Farming system groups
- Agricultural industry groups
- Field day committees
- Landcare and local action planning groups
- Consultant-facilitated farmer groups
- Local councils
- Individuals
- Farming corporates
- Non-government and not for profit organisations working to improve agriculture and native vegetation management
- Schools
- Universities
- Agribusinesses
Groups must be pre-existing and can be formal or informal.
Applications close on July 11 and applicants will be advised of their outcomes in August.
- Apply for a grant here: https://landscape.smartygrants.com.au/
- More information: https://flow.landscape.sa.gov.au/ag-grants
