Look Over the Farm Gate VIC

About this grant

This program supports organisations to create events and initiatives tailored to their unique community.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Funding is available for industry groups, organisations and private businesses to deliver community events and programs that promote good mental health in agriculture, especially in stressful and challenging times like drought.
• Applicants must be a member of the agriculture industry or farming community or be able to demonstrate current links to a local farming community through activities such as supply and services, community support, healthcare providers.
• Funding to establish or expand a heritage agreement
• Funding for first nations communities to engage with clean energy development
• Funding to support decarbonisation projects at mining and manufacturing facilities

What the funding covers

• Funding of between $1.5K and $5K per event.

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/look-over-the-farm-gate-vic for application details

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