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Indigenous Victorians: Apply for the Victorian Aboriginal Business Investment Program for your food start-up The Victorian Aboriginal Business Investment Program provides grants to Aboriginal businesses to access resources that will help to sustain or grow their business. Grants from $5,000 to $10,000 (excluding GST) are available for business support to improve daily operations and help the financial sustainability of the business. These funds can be used for activities including training, mentorship, networking, marketing, expert advisory services and accreditations. The program aims to: -Support owners to retain, develop and expand their workforce. -Enable businesses to excel and compete effectively in their market -Improve the skills of owners and employees -Provide access to capital, information and expertise. Eligible businesses can access grants through two programs. Visit: https://lnkd.in/gQEfv_tZ to how your food business can benefit from one or both programs. #Startup #Victoria #Indigenous #Innovation 😁

Want to discuss a federal grant for your Victorian food business? 🤎💲 Australian federal government officials develop grant opportunity guidelines for all new and revised granting activities. A 'Grant Opportunity' is a collective term to describe any grant round, invitation to apply or other such time when an applicant can be considered for a grant as defined under the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines ('CGRG's). Grant Opportunity Guideline Templates - The CGRGs outlines the types of selection processes available and provides information on each type of grant opportunity. Grant opportunity guidelines must be consistent with the CGRGs and be published on site such as 'GrantConnect'. Like the CGRGs, the PGPA Rule sets out requirements for written guidelines, which also must be published on GrantConnect. Corporate Commonwealth entities are encouraged to use these templates to provide consistency and as a better practice guide when preparing grant guidelines. Considering access funding for training or apply for a federal grant for your Victorian food business? Talk to Adam, adam@fundedtraining.com.au #innovation #technology #breaking 😁

🌿 Access funding for your glasshouse-grown agriculture project: A sustainable future for fresh produce in Victoria🌱 Glasshouse farming is shaping the future of fresh produce, an innovative approach to sustainable agriculture. Glasshouse agriculture is revolutionising the way fresh produce is grown with state-of-the-art glasshouses. By utilising controlled environment agriculture, optimal growing conditions are ensured, leading to cleaner, better-quality produce and less food waste. Want to discuss more about how to access funding to staff your glasshouse operation and ensure premium tomatoes, cucumbers or herbs whilst minimising environmental impact? Talk to us at: adam@fundedtraining.com.au #innovation #technology #breaking 🌲 😁

Victorian entrepreneurs: Apply for federal support for innovative SMEs to commercialise and grow your business An Advisory Service for startups and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) undertaking innovative commercialisation and/or growth projects that are within the priority areas of the Australian Government’s National Reconstruction Fund (NRF) and help build Australia’s manufacturing capability for the future. Eligible businesses will be connected with an Industry Growth Program Adviser. The Adviser will provide specialised advice to support your commercialisation and growth opportunities and priorities. Following the advice, you may choose to apply for: grants of $50,000 to $250,000 to support early-stage commercialisation projects, or grants of $100,000 to $5 million for commercialisation and growth projects. Eligibility: SMEs who have an innovative commercialisation and/or growth project that will help build manufacturing capability in one or more of the government's priority areas for the NRF: - Medical science - Renewables and low emissions technologies - Defence capability - Enabling capabilities. - Value-add in resources - Value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries - Transport Application detail: Apply at any time (ongoing) #innovation #productivity #technology #melbourne 😄

Training in HACCP in food manufacturing: We know HACCP stands for Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point. Food safety programs are designed to help businesses identify and manage hazards to food safety. Most licensed food businesses in Victoria must develop and implement a documented food safety program (FSP), particularly food manufacturers and processors. This depends largely on the food sector, for example, "meat", "poultry", "fish" and "dairy" are very strict. Food safety programs are based on Codex Alimentarius Commission’s HACCP system and guidelines. HACCP originated in the 1960’s, when the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Pillsbury Company, and the U.S. Army Laboratories collaborated together to provide safe food for upcoming space expeditions. Associated Food safety programs which are HACCP-specific typically focus on: -Identifying potential hazards that may occur in all food handling operations carried out in the business. -Identifying where these hazards can be controlled and monitoring these control methods. -Providing corrective actions when a hazard is found to be not under control. -Establishing, documenting and verifying detailed pre-requisite programs be regularly reviewed for adequacy (at least every 12 months).     In Victoria, food businesses should keep a record and retain copies of action taken demonstrating compliance with the food safety program and ensure it is audited by a food safety auditor. HACCP is central to accredited food processing qualification delivered under the Victorian Government's Skills First program, and funding can be secured in some circumstances (in full or as a refresher). #innovation #productivity #technology #melbourne 😊

Access grants for your food business or food startup (how to get it right) Government grants can be a powerful tool for your business. They can be the catalyst you need to grow faster. They can also give you the additional resources you need to tackle innovative business challenges. Before you can win with grants, you need to find them. The reality is it can be tricky to pinpoint the grants to help your food business or innovative food startup. Where do I look for and find grants? Before you start, it’s good to understand the different types of grants and where you might find them. Government grants are issued at either federal, state, or local gov level. Finding a list of federal grant opportunities is simple, thanks to the Australian Government’s 'GrantConnect' search engine. Federal grants are usually the biggest and often most competitive grants of all, so it pays to be across the latest updates. On GrantConnect, the list of grant opportunities defaults to sorting the grants that are closing soonest, with ongoing grants at the opposite end of the list. You choose several different ways to sort the list including by the issuing agency, close date, or primary category. If you know which government agency or category your grant is likely to fall under, these are good ways to quickly find relevant opportunities. https://www.grants.gov.au/ #innovation #Whatinspiresme #Womeninscience #technology #India #future #melbourne #breaking 😀

Food Businesses: Are you aware of the rules around government grants in AUST? Grants provide significant benefits to many Australian small business, through the Government working in partnership with individuals and organisations to deliver outcomes. Grants are also used to achieve government policy objectives, involving the payment of billions of dollars each year to the non-government sector, including food companies. The Australian Government grants policy framework applies to all non-corporate Commonwealth entities (entities) subject to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 (PGPA Act). The Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines 2017 (CGRGs) establish the Commonwealth grants policy framework. The CGRGs contain the key legislative and policy requirements, and explain the better practice principles of grants administration. The CGRGs apply to grants administration performed by ministers, accountable authorities, officials and third parties who undertake grants administration on behalf of the Commonwealth. Want to know more about accessing grants for your food business? View this link https://lnkd.in/gmGdauwG Or feel free to DM us to talk! #innovation #technology #future #melbourne #breaking 😊

Apply for the (VIC) Multicultural Business Chambers & Trader Groups program -Offers grants to business organisations in Victoria to deliver locally led projects that support the growth and success of multicultural businesses. -Aims to make it easier for businesses to collaborate and connect help multicultural businesses build knowledge and skills as well as boost local economic activity. -Reflects the Victorian Government's commitment to supporting multicultural business chambers and trader groups to ensure their members have access to the services they need. Applications close: COB 17-July-2024. 😄

Are you a non-TGA supplements manufacturer operating in Victoria? If so, let's have a chat about how you can access funding to train your staff in accredited, food-related qualifications as well as potential (federal) grants to benefit your business. Manufacturing grants exist (such as the recently-closed Manufacturing Modernisation Fund Round 2) as well as other key initiatives as part of the Australian Government’s Modern Manufacturing Strategy. Access funding for training (let's talk soon) - #innovation #technology #future 😊

Apply for GFI’s Research Grant Program for research projects in the field of alternative protein development (open to Australian food manufacturers) -Total funding available: $3.4MM -Project duration: Up to 24 months -Funding amount per project: Up to 250,000 USD with up to 50,000 USD additional funding for projects partnering with researchers and/or industry stakeholders not previously engaged in alternative protein research. Submission deadline: May 23rd, 2024 at 4pm ET (1pm PT) Apply: https://lnkd.in/gjCabMkR #innovation #technology #future 😀