Grants available
Government & Industry grants: The below link is a fairly comprehensive list of the various grants available, with details on how to access them. Dont just look at the agriculture section, there are grants in the other categories that you might be able to access as well.
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Award/Grants
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2010 Churchill Fellowships Application:There are 120 fellowships in total with an average value of $25,000 which covers travel and living expenses for Australian citizens conducting some study/research overseas. For details visit www.churchilltrust.com.au or call 1800 777 231.
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February 2010. Chosen June 2010
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2010 Premier's ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards:Nominations are open for the 2010 Premier's ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards to showcase the work of Queensland business, industry, schools and community organisations. Applications are open to businesses, schools, individuals, community, households, not-for-profit organisations and local government.
More information about the Awards and an online application form can be found at: http://www.derm.qld.gov.au/premiersawards or phone (07) 3225 1764.
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26 March 2010
Closen 4 June 2010
(yearly award)
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The SRDC Innovation Award:The search for the top innovators in the Australian sugarcane industry is on again. Nominations are now open for the SRDC Innovation Awards - the sugarcane industry’s premier awards to recognise research innovation and innovative thinkers. The SRDC Innovation Award offers a prize of $15,000 and a perpetual trophy.For information call 07 3210 0495 or visit www.srdc.gov.au.
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31 March 2010
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Sunbeam Future Farmer fund:
The fund will provide job opportunities for the next generation of Australian farmers and help stem the flow of rural youth to the city. It has been developed in conjunction with Rural Skills Australia to give young Australians a start on the land and enable them to develop their practical skills.
Applications for the Sunbeam Future Farmer Fund will close on April 30, 2010. For application forms or to learn more about the Sunbeam Future Farmers Fund visit www.sunbeamfoods.com.au
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30 April 2010
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NFF Innovation in Agriculture Awards: The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) is calling for nominations under its second annual national Innovation in Agriculture Awards, recognising and encouraging excellence in modern farming.
The NFF established the Awards in 2009 and cover three categories: Sustainability; Value Adding; and New Technology.
More information is available from http://congress.nff.org.au/awards. Nominations close Monday 31 May 2010 and the Awards will be announced on Monday 6 September 2010.
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31 May 2010
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Australian Irrigation Conference & Exhibition 2010, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. More information - www.irrigationaustralia.com.au
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8-10 June
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2011 Nuffield Scholarship: Primary producers with a passion for the future of their industry are urged to apply for a prestigious Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarship to investigate an issue they believe is crucial to improving agricultural performance and profitability.
Applications are now open for scholarships in 2011 and will close on 30 June, 2010. Winners will be announced in October 2010.
Application forms are available from Nuffield Australia on 03 5480 0755, enquiries@nuffield.com.au, or from the website www.nuffield.com.au.
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