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.
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