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The 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award applications are now open - have you applied?

  • 1.  The 2023 AgriFutures Rural Women's Award applications are now open - have you applied?

    Posted 11-10-2022 12:40
    The Award provides a platform to inspire and support Australian women to use and develop their skills to benefit their industries and communities, and can opens doors to professional development and Alumni networks.

    AgriFutures Australia invites you to register for an upcoming AgriFutures Rural Women's Award & Acceleration Grant Q&A session. These sessions are intended to provide clarity around the differences between the two programs and the respective eligibility criteria, as well as answer any questions you may have in relation to the Rural Women's Award or Acceleration Grant.

    If you are considering applying for the Award or Grant, register below to attend one of the six sessions:

    • Friday, 19 August 2022 (12:00pm-1:00pm AEST)
    • Wednesday, 24 August 2022 (12:00pm-1:00pm AEST)
    • Friday, 9 September 2022 (12:00pm-1:00pm AEST)
    • Wednesday, 21 September 2022 (12:00pm-1:00pm AEST)
    • Wednesday, 5 October 2022 (12:00pm-1:00pm AEDST)

    The $15,000 Westpac grant is awarded to each State/Territory Winner, providing the financial resources to support a project, business or program that will benefit rural industries, businesses and/or communities.

    The grant can be used for formal training in leadership and business management; overseas study tours; establishing business plans or pilot programs; developing educational or promotional campaigns; networking at forums and conferences to grow your knowledge of industries and markets; developing training programs; testing information technology initiatives; developing or testing a new business concept or innovation; and publishing books.

    The grant cannot be used for buying capital equipment or further tertiary education such as a Diploma, Masters or Doctorate degree.

    How do you apply? Visit AgriFutures website here!
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    Emily Mason
    Sydney NSW
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