Agricultural & Pastoral Society Grants - Closing Date Extended

Closing date extended until Midnight 28th October 2023.

Grants of up to $10,000 per eligible society are available for eligible projects. Projects that will be considered may include initiatives that:

• promote agricultural production

• provide new or upgraded facilities for the exhibition and/or judging of commercial and stud animals

• improve facilities for exhibitions, competitions and displays, such as upgrading fencing and stables, or areas used for shearing demonstrations and wool exhibits

• stimulate local employment, suppliers and producers

• create opportunities for displaying art and craft, and artisan produce

• enhance public amenities at showgrounds such as toilets, seating and disabled access

• improve essential infrastructure for electricity and water supply

• enhance business management, planning for shows and marketing strategies targeting the broader community

• promote reporting of livestock movements to the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) database such as the purchase of scanning wands

• enhance biosecurity planning such as a written biosecurity plan, signage or improved facilities to create separate housing of different species of animals for biosecurity purposes

• innovative use of technology to encourage remote community participation in agricultural show activities

• enhance public safety of community attendance, including COVID safe measures that align with current Victorian Government community event guidelines.