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Agriculture Minister Mark Furner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

February 8, 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rural businesses in the primary production sector have been invited to submit an expression of interest for project funding under the State Government\u2019s $3.3 million Rural Economic Development (RED) grants scheme.<\/p>\n

Co-contribution grants of up to $200,000 are available in Round 6.<\/p>\n

Grants may be used for capital expenditure on buildings, plant and equipment, as well as consumables used for the funded project.<\/p>\n

It may also be used for training costs and technical support for specific projects, as well as salary and on-costs for staff and professionals working on activities for the project.<\/p>\n

EOIs close on March 28.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Successful businesses will then be invited to submit a full application by June 21, with final grants to be awarded from August 16.<\/p>\n

The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority will be administering grants on behalf of the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries.<\/p>\n

Agriculture Minister Mark Furner said that since 2018 the RED Grant scheme had committed almost $20 million towards Queensland\u2019s agricultural sector.<\/p>\n