GippsDairy will provide a total annual grant allocation of $40,000 per financial year from July 2022 to June 2027, with up to $20,000 available per grant application.
Applications for projects must address priorities identified in the GippsDairy Strategic Plan 2020-2025 and have direct value to the Gippsland dairy industry and/or local farmers.
The plan has four strategic Priorities which are:
Strategic Priority 1 - Enable prosperous and resilient dairy businesses
Strategic Priority 2 - Improve the capability and capacity of our dairy people
Strategic Priority 3 - Foster a culture of leadership across the Gippsland dairy
Strategic Priority 4 - Enhance the reputation of the Gippsland dairy industry
Applications close in October each year with assessment panel recommendations for funding provided to the December GippsDairy Board meeting.
Further details can be found in the GippsDairy Grant Guidelines and GippsDairy Grant Application Form.
For more information contact Richard Ockerse - Regional Extension Officer, Agribusiness on 0417 552 399 or richard.ockerse@gippsdairy.com.au