September 15, 2022
Applications are now open for the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, which celebrates the leadership of women involved in rural industries and communities.
Applicants must have an existing project, business or program which falls into a Community, Collaboration or Commercial category.
“If you know someone who is actively contributing to rural and regional Australia, tap them on the shoulder,” AgriFutures Australia managing director John Harvey said.
“We hear time and time again that it is often friendly encouragement from someone else that gets applicants over the line to apply.”
State and Territory winners each receive a $15,000 grant, sponsored by Westpac, as well as access to professional development opportunities and national alumni networks.
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AgriFutures is also promoting its Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant program.
This initiative was developed in 2021 to foster growth and development in women involved in rural and emerging industries.
It runs separately to the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award, however it complements the process and aims to provide a leadership and development opportunity to women who are not quite ready to apply for the Award.
Seven Australian women a year will be granted with a learning and development bursary of $7000 to enable them to bring their idea, cause or vision to life.
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Applications for both the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Award and the AgriFutures Rural Women’s Acceleration Grant close on Wednesday, October 19.
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