Deadline: 06-Jun-21
Young Farmers Scholarship Program is offering grants of up to $10,000 for young farmers to study and invest on-farm or in professional development activities.
Completion of study or training unlocks the Invest funds to invest in activities that support application of learnings from the chosen training or study. This may include professional development, farm planning or other on-farm activities.
Funding Information
The Upskill and Invest – Young Farmers Scholarship Program (the Program) provides young farmers and those who work directly on farm with up to $5,000 (exclusive of GST) towards training or study (Upskill), backed by further funds of up to $5,000 (exclusive of GST) to invest on-farm or in professional development (Invest), putting new skills into practice.
Guidance on selecting study or training
- Applications will be considered for any form of study or training, including professional short courses or workshops, as long as it:
- involves a minimum of 16 contact hours (this may involve more than one course or workshop, and may be across multiple institutions or organisations, or offered online)
AND
- is delivered by a registered training organisation (RTO)
OR
- is delivered by any other reputable organisation approved through discussion with the Department.
Guidance on expenditure of Invest funds
Invest funds must:
- be directed towards activities that will support the application of learnings from the chosen Upskill study or training;
- be expended within six months of completion of study or training (unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Department);
- not be undertaken before the Upskill activities are completed. If an Invest activity is undertaken before the Upskill activities are completed, the Department may seek reimbursement of the scholarship funds.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- be aged 35 years or under at the time of the application close date
- be working in a food and fibre farm business in Victoria at least three days per week for the past three months
- have at least two years of total experience on-farm
- be an Australian citizen or permanent resident currently residing in Victoria.
For more information, visit https://business.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/young-farmers-scholarship-program