CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

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 are calling for applications for funding for the delivery of services, projects or research which will deliver value for Western Australian producers in 2026/27 (or beyond).

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

Objectives & Funding Available:

Beekeeper Producers’ Committee

Priority 1: Controlling pest and disease in Western Australia

Estimated funding pool: $100,000

The Beekeeper Producers’ Committee are seeking proposals for biosecurity-focused projects, services and initiatives which will result in improved control or means to control declared pest and disease in Western Australia

Priority 2: Driving outcomes for Western Australian commercial beekeepers

Estimated funding pool $30,000

The Beekeeper Producers’ Committee are seeking proposals for projects, services and initiatives which will deliver

· Research programs on any matter which would contribute to improved market access, profitability or sustainability for WA bee, honey and pollination businesses

· Educational or instructional programs for commercial beekeepers aimed at improving profitability and/or financial sustainability of bee, honey and pollination businesses

Potato Producers’ Committee

Estimated funding pool: $520,000

The Committee are seeking any proposals for projects, services and initiatives which may deliver value to WA potato growers. This includes:

· WA potato industry promotion and representation of growers,

· Research and development of value to WA potato growers,

· Delivery of marketing and promotion activities to drive demand for WA Potatoes.

Strawberry Producers’ Committee

Estimated funding pool: $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.

Stone fruit Producers’ Subcommittee

Any proposals for projects, services and initiatives aimed at delivering value for WA stone fruit growers and assists in the production, promotion or sale of WA table grapes.

Table Grapes Producers’ Committee

Any proposals for projects, services and initiatives aimed at delivering value for WA table grape growers and 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 5pm Friday 3 April 2026

Application Form