Expressions of interest are invited for projects to manage and prepare for the impacts of drought through the Australian Government’s $5 billion Future Drought Fund (FDF).
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia David Littleproud said the Drought Resilience Innovation Grants would drive development, extension, adoption and commercialisation of drought resilience practices and technologies.
“If we want our Australian farmers – and the communities and businesses that depend on them – to thrive through future droughts, we need new ideas, practices, technologies and ways of doing business,” Minister Littleproud said.
“Innovation is critical to our agriculture sector. We are looking for those bright sparks out there with ideas that could transform agricultural practices, technologies and business models to make Australian farmers and communities more resilient to droughts.
“We are also looking to support activities to prepare for commercialisation. Whether you’re from an innovation organisation, the private sector, industry, not-for-profit organisations, community group or a consortium – now is the time to get involved.
“If you have a great idea that needs some dollars behind it, then I encourage you to participate in the Future Drought Fund’s Drought Resilience Innovation Grants, which has over $34 million available to support drought resilience innovation projects.
“The grants are split into three categories: an ideas grant, a proof-of-concept grant and an innovation grant.
“Ideas grants and proof-of-concept grants are for good ideas that need some further development. Innovation grants are for mature ideas.”
