Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Pilot Program TAS

About this grant

This program provides TAS primary producers with rebates to access carbon farming advice.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Applicants must:
• Be a property owner, share farmer or lessee based in tasmania
• Operate a primary production business as a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company operating and located in tasmania
• Have not received and paid for eligible services before applying and receiving a notice of eligibility from the department
• Have not previously received advice relating to a substantially similar project activity or location.
• Applicants also must be able to meet at least one of the following criteria:
• Earn more than 50% of their gross income from primary production activities under normal seasonal circumstances
• Commenced operating the primary production business between 1 july 2018 and 30 june 2021, and will derive more than 50% of their gross income from primary production business within 3 years of the application.
• Advice must come from an approved adviser under the program.
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What the funding covers

• Rebate of up to $10K.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/carbon-farming-advice-rebate-pilot-program-tas for application details

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