Government funding, awards & scholarships
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Government funding: apply now
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The scheme provides for a 50% rebate to a maximum of $30,000 per farm or per ABN, (pre-GST) of costs associated with improving the efficiency of on farm overhead irrigation systems.
The closing date for applications is Thursday, 31 May 2012.
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The $200 million Reef Rescue Plan is a proactive 5-year program by the Australian Government started in 2008. Part of this package includes $146 million in water quality grants for the adoption of improved land management practices in agricultural commodities, including sugarcane.
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Awards & scholarships
This link - http://www.grantslink.gov.au/ - 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.
A few of the well known ones we encourage our members to apply for, include:
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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 Chosen June (yearly award)
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Premier's ClimateSmart Sustainability Awards: The 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
Close 4 June (yearly award)
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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
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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 close on 30 June. Winners will be announced in October.
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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