Gnangara Horticulture Water Use Efficiency Voucher Program WA

About this grant

This program supports horticulture businesses in the Gnangara groundwater allocation plan area to obtain expert advice.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Commercial horticulture businesses in the gnangara groundwater allocation plan area.
• Local growers in the defined area can access vouchers to engage certified irrigation specialists to:
• Design efficient irrigation systems
• Provide written advice on technologies, soil amendments and cropping strategies to improve water use efficiency within their enterprise
• Develop soil amelioration plans and options to improve soil health.
• Own, share-farm or lease a property that you use for commercial horticulture production (lessee of property must provide landlord consent in writing)
• Have a commercial horticultural property located in an eligible groundwater subarea, and is subject to the 10% reduction to groundwater abstraction from 2028 under the
• 2022 gnangara groundwater allocation plan
• Conduct the majority of your primary production business in western australia
• Operate as a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company
• Hold a current australian business number (abn) and are registered for goods and services tax (gst).

What the funding covers

• Vouchers up to $5K.

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/gnangara-horticulture-water-use-efficiency-voucher-program-wa for application details

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