11Oct
Agritourism grants for up to $25,000
Agritourism is a tourism-related agricultural experience, service or product that connects visitors with people, places or products on a farm. Agritourism is an important growth industry for Queensland's economy, particularly in regional and rural areas over the next decade, and is worth an estimated 4.5 billion by 2030. Round 1 of this popular grant was oversubscribed by ten times, with $150,000 received by nine farmers. This competitive grant closes 13th November, for matched funding up to $25,000 to establish or expand into agritourism by employing professional or specialist services or constructing or modifying on-farm infrastructure.
The grant will assist interested Queensland farmers in the:
- Development of an agritourism concept; or
- Implementation of a new agritourism activity; or
- Expansion of an existing agritourism activity.
Agritourism may include accommodations and farmstays, direct sales of fresh and value-added products, recreational and educational experiences, demonstrations and displays, farm tours and hands-on experiences.
- Funding amount of up to $25,000
- Co-contribution of 50% of project cost.
- Applications opened 5 October 2022
- Applications close 13 November 2022
ORGANISATION ELIGIBILITY
This grant opportunity is only available for:
- Farms that are in Queensland.
- Businesses that are classified as primary producer with the ATO.
- Farms that meet the definition of a small business by the ATO or ABS.
PROJECT ELIGIBILITY
Eligible grant activities include but are not limited to:
- Securing professional consultancy or specialist services to plan/develop your tourism products/experience.
- Infrastructure construction and/or installation (relevant approvals and permits must be in place).
- Provision of trades/services to facilitate the agritourism activity, including fees for qualified and licenced trades.
- Safety fencing and signage.
- Relevant training.
- Purchase of goods directly pertaining to the agritourism venture.
Note that funding cannot be used to fund local/state government fees, or for owner or employee salaries/oncosts.
WHAT'S THE NEXT STEP?
- Check your eligibility.
- Read the guidelines carefully
- Gather your documents in line with guidelines requirements.
- Contact Successful Grants to support you with your application.
About the Author
Related
Would you like to find out about the upcoming procurement opportunities for the Sunshine Coast Airpo...
Read More >
Grants for Queensland sporting clubs and community organisations
Read More >
The Successful Grants team is excited to be helping SMEs with the new Energy Efficiency Grants from ...
Read More >
Successful grants is currently assisting businesses to apply for government funding.
Read More >
It's time to get ready for the next wave of grants that are coming our way.
Plan NOW and reap g...
Read More >
The Export Marketing Development Grant supports SMEs to market and promote their goods/services glob...
Read More >