MORE than $9 million is available under Round two of Smart Farms Small Grants of between $5,000 and $200,000 to assist farmers and groups to adapt to change, innovate and become more sustainable as part of the National Landcare Program\u2019s $134 million Smart Farms Program.<\/p>\n
Landholders and community groups can now apply for up to $200,000 under round 2 of Smart Farms Small Grants.<\/p>\n
Minister for Agriculture and Water Resources David Littleproud encouraged Landcare groups, NRM bodies, Indigenous organisations and community groups to throw their hat in the ring.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe future of Aussie agriculture relies on sustainable farming and land management practices,\u201d Minister Littleproud said.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur farmers are looking for new practices and tools to stay sustainable and profitable and these grants support new projects to improve Aussie soil, biodiversity and vegetation.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey will also help support water security and promote climate-smart farming, ultimately this leads to more profitable agriculture, fishing and forestry industries.<\/p>\n
\u201cI know there\u2019s exceptional ideas out there, and these grants can make them a reality with the first round of funding being highly competitive, attracting over 800 applications.<\/p>\n
\u201cI strongly encourage those who missed out in Round 1 to apply again.\u201d<\/p>\n
More information is available online, visit the Community Grants Hub at communitygrants.gov.au to apply.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
MORE than $9 million is available under Round two of Smart Farms Small Grants of between $5,000 and $200,000 to assist farmers and groups to adapt to change, innovate and become more sustainable as part of the National Landcare Program\u2019s $134 million Smart Farms Program. Landholders and community groups can now apply for up to […]<\/p>\n