On Farm Connectivity Program
Tender ID: 542133
Tender Details
Tender Description
What do you get?
A rebate of up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of the cost of eligible digital farming technology.
Who is this for?
Eligible Equipment Suppliers who sell connectivity solutions to eligible Primary Producers.
Overview
The On Farm Connectivity Program (the program) will run over 2 years from 2023-24 to 2024-25. This program forms part of the Better Connectivity for Rural and Regional Australia Plan (Better Connectivity Plan) and assists primary producers to take advantage of digital agribusiness solutions to boost productivity and improve safety.
The objectives of the program are:
- extend digital connectivity and take advantage of advanced farming technology.
- enhance a primary producers’ capacity to implement digital agribusiness solutions through improved connectivity.
- capitalise on the agricultural sector’s potential for increased productivity and growth.
- support access to new communications equipment by offsetting some of the cost.
The intended outcomes of the program are:
- increased investment in equipment to support operations of the agricultural sector.
- increased efficiency, competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the agricultural sector
- improved safety on farm
- increased use of advanced farming technology
- improved knowledge of advanced farming technology and digital literacy.
Eligible Primary Producers can only access the program (and rebate) through an eligible Equipment Supplier.
The Australian Government has announced a total of $30 million for the On Farm Connectivity Rebate Program. For Round 1 of the grant (rebate) opportunity, $15 million is available in 2023-24, or until funding is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
The grant (rebate) amount will be up to 50 per cent of the cost of eligible equipment item/s listed at Appendix B of the grant opportunity guidelines.
- The minimum grant (rebate) amount is $3,000.
- The maximum grant (rebate) amount is $30,000.
As an eligible Equipment Supplier listed at List of eligible suppliers - Appendix A, you can claim up to the maximum rebate amount for each eligible Primary Producer with an ABN.
Check if you can apply
You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you:
- are a pre-approved Equipment Supplier.
- can supply eligible connectivity solutions and equipment to eligible Primary Producers
- have eligible expenditure.
The rules are in the grant opportunity guidelines.
Eligible Entities
You can apply if you:
- have an Australian business number (ABN)
- are an eligible Equipment Supplier listed in Appendix A of the grant opportunity guidelines?
- supply an eligible connectivity solution and the associated eligible equipment to an eligible Primary Producer
- are able to supply the eligible connectivity solution and associated eligible equipment to the eligible Primary Producer within 60 days of the sale/purchase.
and if:
- the Primary Producer meets the eligibility criteria, and:
-are a registered business and have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
-have an annual gross income (i.e., total revenue before expenses and tax) from primary production of between $40,000 and $2 million. Annual average income is calculated as the average of the previous three full financial years’ income for each ABN
-are not a hobby farmer.
-operate an eligible primary production activity.
You can’t apply if you are:
- not an eligible pre-approved Equipment Supplier
- an organisation, or your project partner is an organisation, included on the National Redress Scheme’s list of Institutions that have not joined or signified their intent to join the Scheme
- an employer of 100 or more employees that has not complied with the Workplace Gender Equality Act (2012).
How to apply
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When you're ready to apply
Apply using our online portal:
- Create or log into your portal account.
- Follow the instructions to complete your application.
- Submit your application before the close date.
Make sure you include enough detail and supporting evidence in your application to help us decide whether to award you the grant.
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
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