Deadline: 11-Nov-22
The Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools Project (AGISP) is seeking applications for its Small Grant Funding: Exploring Frontiers with AgTech.
The Agribusiness Gateway to Industry Schools Project (AGISP) educates and encourages students to become part of tomorrow’s agriculture workforce. The project encompasses a variety of projects and pilots with industry-focused learning opportunities for students and teachers. AGISP aims to help young people make a successful transition from school into further education and/or employment in agriculture-related industries.
School-based agriculture programs are supported by more than 200 industry partners and more than 30 Department of Agriculture and Fisheries (DAF) staff state-wide, including extension officers, scientists, project officers and biosecurity officers acting as mentors to teachers.
Funding Available
Exploring Frontiers with AgTech – up to $10,000 per school (GST not applicable).
Eligible Funds
- Examples of eligible use of funds:
- Purchase of equipment, software, or infrastructure directly relevant to the project
- Group excursions to agribusinesses and supply chain partners (including transport, catering, entry fees, and other associated running costs).
- Examples of ineligible use of funds
- Activities with no agriculture linkages to STEM General upkeep of existing agriculture facilities and/or resources allocated to agriculture as part of the school’s current agriculture programs
- Equipment not applicable to agriculture, e.g., stationery, deck chairs, trestle tables.
Criteria
To be eligible for the 2023 AGISP small grant funding, you must meet all the following criteria:
- Submission of a Memorandum of Understanding and return to DAF before the application closing date.
- Submission of 2022 Small Grant funding acquittal.
- Submission of the 2022 mid-year survey.
- Demonstrate how the project meets the relevant selection criteria and is an appropriate use of funds
- Apply by the closing date – late applications will not be accepted.
- Schools can apply for all three grants and receive up to two grants; schools cannot receive both the Exploring Frontiers with AgTech and Growing your Agribusiness grant. If a school applies for and meets the eligibility criteria for both of these grants, they will be awarded the Exploring Frontiers with AgTech grant only.
For more information, visit https://daf.smartygrants.com.au/AGISP2023-AT