Funding Application

UPCOMING OPPORTUNITIES

General Call: Agricultural Produce Commission 2026/27 Project Funding

Applications Open: 9 March 2026                Strict Closing date:  3 April 2026

In 2024/25, more than $3 million was invested to deliver services of benefit to Western Australian producers. APC Producers’ Committees will soon be calling for applications for funding for 2026/27 for the delivery of services, projects or research which will deliver value for Western Australian producers.

Details on the objectives, funding available and evaluation criteria will be released prior to 8 March 2026.

To learn more about projects which have been funded and delivered for Producers previously, check out the APC 2025 Annual Report.

PREVIOUS FUNDING ROUNDS

General Call: Agricultural Produce Commission 2025/26 Project Funding

Objectives & Funding Available:

Vegetable Industry

Maximum value: $625,000

Proposals for projects, services and initiatives aimed at:

·       Maximising on-farm business performance, profitability and resilience for WA vegetable growers through extension, adoption education, training and innovation programs.

·       Increasing consumption of WA produced fresh vegetables in WA

·       Expanding exports of WA-produced vegetables

·       Providing policy and industry representation on behalf of WA growers on matters affecting the production, promotion and sale of WA vegetable produce.

·       Supporting growers with regulatory compliance and reporting obligations

Beekeepers

Proposals for projects, services and initiatives aimed at:

·       Delivering biosecurity focussed training programs for any WA beekeepers

·       Delivering research programs on any matter which would improve market access, profitability or sustainability of WA bee, honey and pollination businesses

·       Delivering capability building programs aimed and improving profitability / financial sustainability for WA commercial beekeepers

Maximum value: $60,000

Proposals for content creation, design, publication and management of BeeInformed for all WA beekeepers.

Maximum value: $20,000

Strawberry Industry

Maximum Value: $200,000

Proposals for projects, services and initiatives aimed at:

·       Improving runner quality and delivery for WA producers, or

·       Evaluating varieties from international breeding programs in local conditions (tabletop and inground), or

·       Improving the sustainability and profitability of the WA strawberry industry.

Table Grapes Industry

          Any proposals for projects, services and initiatives aimed at:

·       improving the profitability and sustainability of the WA table grape industry; or

·       delivering value for WA table grape growers through any initiative which assists in the production, promotion or sale of WA table grapes.

Evaluation Criteria

Producers’ Committees will evaluate proposals based on:

  • Alignment: How well the proposal addresses current needs and priorities of WA fee-for-service payers

  • Impact: The level of benefit to WA fee-for-service payers

  • Value: The overall value for money

  • Likelihood of success: The quality of the proposal and demonstrated ability of the applicant to successfully deliver the proposed outcomes.

How to Apply

  • Download and Complete the Project Proposal Summary Form

  • Attach due diligence documents, detailed project proposals and other supporting documents as required.

  • Submit to apcmanager@dpird.wa.gov.au before close of business on Sunday 6 April 2025

Application Form

Enquiries:

  • Email
    APCManager@dpird.wa.gov.au

  • Mail
    Agricultural Produce Commission, PO Box 7205, Karawara, WA 6152 or directly to the Committee if you have already had a discussions with them about the project application.

  • Phone
    +61 (08) 9368 3127

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