Deadline: 6-Sep-22
The 2022 Industry Development Grants are now open and seek to expand industry understanding, knowledge, and skills to drive the Australian honey bee and pollination industry into the future.
In particular the 2022 Industry Development Grants are looking to support Early Career Researchers on their research journey.
The AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program aims to support research, development and extension (RD&E) that reflect and respond to industry needs and concerns. It aims to ensure a productive, sustainable and profitable beekeeping industry and secure the pollination of Australia’s horticultural and agricultural crops. It focuses on increasing productivity and profitability of beekeepers, reducing the incidence and impact of pests and diseases, and increasing the understanding of the role of flora in honey bee management.
Focus Areas
Applications for the Industry Development Grants may focus on (but are not limited to):
- Travel grants
- Research funding, including PhD top-ups
- Industry body development
- Personal development that will benefit industry for example attending conferences, consortiums and educational forums.
This year the focus is on the development of Early Career Researchers (ECRs) who are strongly encouraged to apply.
Funding Information
If you have a project or idea that can benefit the Australian honey bee and pollination industry you are invited to apply for a grant valued at up to $5000.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must:
- Hold an ABN
- Be a current Australian resident
- Applicants responses will be expected to:
- Outline the project idea and project plan – including project objectives, intended outcomes, and how these will be achieved. Addressing SMART (Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant and Timebound) milestones aligned to the deliverables of the project.
- Detailed explanation of how the outcomes of the Grant will benefit the honey bee and pollination industry.
- Demonstrate the capability and experience of the applicant.
- Project timeline – it is expected that this project should take no longer than 12 months to complete.
- If the Industry Development Grant is part of a larger project, with additional funding, what will the Grant contribute to and how will the Industry Development Grant directly benefit the industry.
- A budget – including quotes, if applicable.
For more information, visit https://www.agrifutures.com.au/researchers/agrifutures-honey-bee-and-pollination-program-industry-development-grants/