Fosters growth and development in women involved in Australia’s rural and emerging industries, businesses, and communities.

AgriFutures has introduced a new program called the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant program. It will run separately, however it will complement the Rural Women’s Award process, aiming to provide a leadership and development opportunity to women who are not quite ready to apply for the Award.

Seven Australian women per annum will be granted with a learning and development bursary (not cash) of up to $7,000 for professional development to enable them to bring their idea, cause or vision to life.

The idea, cause or vision must align to a minimum of two of the values below:

• Empathetic
• Authentic
• Cooperative
• Confident
• Courageous
• Grit
• Resourceful
• Pragmatic
• Clarity of Purpose
• Inclusive
• Innovative

Who can apply?

• Applicants need to be over 18 years old and identify as female
• Applicants must have an idea, cause or vision (not yet realised) which aligns with one or more of three categories: Community, Collaboration, Commercial
• Idea, cause or vision will have a positive impact on rural or emerging industries, businesses and/or communities
• Applicants need to be Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Grants will be awarded on merit, not per state/territory. Successful applicants can apply for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award in the future.

Applications close on Wednesday, 9 October 2024, at 12pm AEDT.

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Smith Thornton subscribes to a grant search provider and can help you prepare your grant application. If you have any questions our Business Services Advisor Jenna van Nierop will be happy to assist. You can email her at jennav@smiththornton.com.au or call her on 9842 5155.