Grants and Funding
On Farm Connectivity Program
The Australian Government’s On Farm Connectivity Program is providing $30 million over 2 years to enable primary producers in agriculture, forestry and/or fisheries to take advantage of connected machinery and sensor technology.
The objectives of the program are to:
> extend digital connectivity and enable Primary Producers to take advantage of advanced farming technology
> enhance a Primary Producer’s ability to implement digital agribusiness solutions through improved connectivity
> capitalise on the agricultural sector’s productivity and growth
> support access to new communications equipment and services by offsetting some of the cost.
More information about the program can be found here.
Greater Shepparton City Council Grants
Greater Shepparton City Council offers a range of grants and funding each year to local residents, businesses and community groups. You can view funding available under the various programs listed below.
Grants programs currently open:
Creative City Grants
Community Matching Grants
Minor and Major Event Grant
Our Sporting Future
Small Towns Festive Decorations Grants
Healthy Communities Grants Program
For more information visit Councils website at https://greatershepparton.com.au/community/grants-and-funding
Campaspe Shire Council Grants
Many of the wonderful community projects, activities and events that take place in Campaspe rely, at least in part, on funding from Council. As well as providing funding directly, Council can also assist community members source other funding opportunities and help them apply for funding.
To find out more about Council’s grant programs, contact Community Grants Officer on 5481 2200 or click on a grant below for more information:
Responsive grants program
Community events sponsorship
Business assistance grants
Community equipment grants
Campaspe Youth GO! activity grants
Hamer Family Sprout Fund
Each year, the Hamer Sprout Fund will consider applications from organisations that share the fund’s goals. We are particularly interested in giving to smaller organisations and projects to get them off the ground. Please contact us with your ideas and projects – we would love to discuss them with you.
The mission of the Hamer Family Sprout Fund is “to build communities inspired to take action for a sustainable future”.
Our aim is to support projects and organisations that:
> Promote innovation in environmental education
> Facilitate engagement in environmental action
> Advocate for environmental sustainability
> Foster collaboration between young people engaged in environmental leadership
A total of $25,000 is available for the Sprout Grants each year. Up to $5,000 is available per project, however more (up to $10,000) may be awarded in exceptional circumstances. Groups or individuals may submit more than one application if they have a number of eligible projects. However, preference may be given to applicants that have not already been allocated a grant within the current funding round.
The closing date for Hamer Sprout Fund Grant applications is 30 September each year.