Funding Application

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

General Call: Agricultural Produce Commission 2025/26 Project Funding

Applications Open: 10 March 2025                Strict Closing date:  6 April 2025

In 2023/24, 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 2025/26 for the delivery of services, projects or research which will deliver value for Western Australian producers in the following industries:

•           Vegetables

•           Beekeeping

•           Strawberries

•           Table Grapes

To learn more about projects which have been funded and delivered for Producers previously, check out the APC 2023/24 Annual Report.

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

Potato Producers’ Committee: Call for 2025/26 Funding Proposals

Applications Open: Monday 17th February 2025 Strict Closing date: Wednesday 12th March

In 2023/24, more than $550k was invested to deliver services of benefit to Western Australian potato producers. The APC Potato Producers’ Committee is calling for proposals for funding for 2025/26 for the delivery of services, projects or research which will deliver value for Western Australian potato producers.

Objective

The Committee are seeking proposals for services or projects which deliver one or more of the following:

·       WA potato industry promotion and representation of growers,

·       Research and development on any matter of value to WA potato growers,

·       Marketing and promotion activities to drive consumer demand for WA ware potatoes.

Funding Available

As a general guide, based on previous years, a total pool of $425k is expected to be available for 2025/26 industry and R&D initiatives, with an additional pool of up to $90k for 2025/26 marketing and promotion activities. The Producers’ Committee may approve proposals less than or in excess of these guidelines.

The Potato Producers’ Committee remains committed to delivering the best value for potato producer fees, and encourages applicants to submit proposals which represent leveraged funding / co-funding opportunities.

Evaluation Criteria

Members of the Potato Producers’ Committee will evaluate proposals based on:

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

  • Impact: The level of benefit to potato producers

  • 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 Wednesday 12th March 2025

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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