The Future Drought Fund: Resilient Landscapes Program is open for applications, offering up to $40 million over six years to support projects that build resilience to drought and climate change by improving natural resource management on farms. Grants range from $2 million to $6 million, and eligible applicants include organisations like companies, local governments, Indigenous corporations, and cooperatives.
Program Details
Who Can Apply: Australian-based organisations forming a consortium of partners to collaborate on projects.
Funding Focus: Projects should implement practices, technologies, or approaches that enhance landscape function and promote biodiversity while building economic, environmental, and social resilience.
Activities: Projects will involve scenario planning, field demonstrations, case studies, and capacity-building activities to help farmers better manage drought and climate risks.
How to Apply
Consortium Requirement: Applicants must collaborate with multiple partners and submit a theory of change explaining how their project will achieve measurable outcomes.
Deadline: Applications close on 19 November 2024, 9:00 pm AEDT.
For more information and to apply, visit the official GrantConnect.