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OUR FUNDING PROGRAMS
In 2012 the Gardiner Foundation is making available $3.26 million of new funding for innovative projects which create impact across the dairy value chain.
Gardiner Foundation invites applications for funding in the following programs:
Innovation Program - funding available $1,750,000
This Program creates a portfolio of projects around design and adoption of new science, technology, products or services. Up to $750,000 funding is available for individual projects.
Closing date for mandatory Expressions of Interest:
29 February 2012, 5pm
Closing date for full applications: 23
March 2012, 5pm
Community and People Development Program - funding available $710,000
The Gardiner Foundation has a proud track record of pioneering projects in dairy community and people development. Up to $250,000 funding available for individual projects.
Closing date for applications: 23 March 2012, 5pm
GF/FRRR “Working in Dairy Communities” Small Grants Program. Of this total CPD funding, $110,000 will be made available to fund Small Grants of up to $5,000. Gardiner has again contracted FRRR to deliver this program.
Closing date for applications: 23 March 2012, 5pm … more info
Australian
Research Council Linkage Scheme -
funding available up to $300,000
The project proposal selected as delivering the most benefit to the dairy industry will be offered this funding as Partner Organisation contributions. Up to $200,000 available for individual projects.
Closing date for applications: 17 February 2012, 5pm
Dairy Health and Nutrition Consortium
In 2007 the Gardiner Foundation partnered with Australia’s seven leading dairy companies to create the Dairy Health and Nutrition Consortium. Up to $500,000 is available to these companies on a $1 for $2 basis to help develop value add dairy foods underpinned with science-based health claims.
Closing date for applications: can be submitted
throughout 2012.
Enquiries to Dr Karensa Delany, Program Manager Innovation, 03 9606
1912
... 2012 Program Funding Guidelines
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Instructions for applicants
... to apply