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TO APPLY FOR FUNDING
Funding processes
The Foundation’s funding programs are highly competitive, merit based programs with assessment processes designed to ensure only the highest quality projects are funded. The assessment process is undertaken by a multi-skilled team of senior industry leaders.
Applicants for funding are requested to submit a compelling business case based on four selection criteria:
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What is the unique proposition being developed? Applicants need to demonstrate that the proposition is new, an adaptation from another industry to dairy or an adaptation of overseas technology to a Victorian dairy industry environment.
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What is the impact of the project at farm, factory, consumer or community level?
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A detailed project plan is required with objectives, milestones and project management details clearly articulated. This project plan must demonstrate that the project will deliver impact for the Victorian dairy industry.
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The skill balance and track record of the project team to deliver the stated outcome.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Foundation with their proposed project concepts. The Foundation’s Program Managers provide feedback and advice on how the draft application could be further developed. Most successful applications have received feedback three or four times in the development phase.
The Gardiner Foundation generally does not expect to be the sole funder of projects, and applicants are encouraged to contribute to project budgets and/or seek additional funds from other sources. In-kind contributions can be valued and included in the project budget.
Project funding will only be made available after an application has been lodged, the competitive selection process completed, the Foundation Board approval is in place, and a Project Agreement between the applicant organisation and the Foundation has been signed. Projects will not receive more than the amount outlined in the signed Agreement.
The assessment process is undertaken by a multi-skilled team of senior industry leaders.
Refer to Funding Program Guidelines for full information on the application and project selection process.