The North East CMA has received $1.45 million funding from the Australian Government under the Climate Smart Agriculture Program to invest in knowledge building and practical on-ground action over the next four years in our region.
Activities that support agricultural production by improving sustainable land management and protecting and conserving natural capital and biodiversity on farms will be delivered directly by the North East CMA and through two grant streams:
Groups Grants
of between $10 000 and $40 000 (GST exc.) to support group-led activities that support capacity building activities, trials, demonstration sites and revegetation programs on farms.
- These Grants are for groups and organisation to deliver group-led activities that support agricultural productivity in north-east Victoria, by improving sustainable land management and protecting and conserving natural capital and biodiversity on farms. This includes funding for events (e.g. workshops, field days, training courses) to improve farmer knowledge and adoption of sustainable agricultural practices, and on-farm soil testing, soil and farm monitoring equipment, demonstration sites and trials, and revegetation programs. One round of grants will be offered in March 2025 for projects ranging in 1 to 2.5 years in length, with a total funding pool of $300 000 available.
- More information: Group Grants Guidelines.
Landholder Incentives Program
to support individual farmers to undertake practical projects to improve their farm’s agricultural productivity, natural capital values and climate resilience.
- Incentives of up to $5,000/ha (GST exc.) are available to support on-farm infrastructure (e.g. fencing and offstream water) required to establish vegetation, with plant and guard costs funded by the North East CMA.
- More information: Landholder Incentives Program Guidelines.
See the linked guidelines for more information on the types of projects and activities that can be funded and the timelines for the programs, along with eligibility requirements and what needs to be considered in a funding application.
Expressions of Interest
Close 5pm, 28 April 2025
Further Information
Please call Sally Day on 0488 576 533 or email sally.day@necma.vic.gov.au if you would like to discuss an idea for a group project or a site on your farm.
