At AgriFutures Australia, we believe in the power of innovative ideas and welcome applications for agriculture research funding. Our investment in RD&E creates opportunities to improve the sustainability and profitability of emerging and established rural industries, while strengthening our understanding of agricultural challenges locally and globally. If your research aligns with our strategic priorities, we want to hear from you.
AgriFutures Australia supports researchers and industry partners through targeted agriculture grants and innovative agriculture funding opportunities. We help bring bold ideas to life by investing in projects that advance agritech, drive sustainability, and build resilient rural industries. Explore how we can support your research journey.
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We invest in research, development and extension projects that deliver tangible benefits to Australia’s rural industries. Projects that address innovation, sustainability, productivity, biosecurity, workforce development, industry growth or future-focused agricultural challenges are strong candidates for funding.
We recommend looking to our most recent Annual Report and Annual Operating Plan, as well as our current Strategic Plan, all of which will offer clear guidance on our investment approach and industry-led research priorities for our rural industries for the upcoming financial year.
AgriFutures funding is open to researchers, industry partners, universities, government agencies, businesses and organisations with ideas that address our strategic research priorities. We welcome applications from both established experts and emerging innovators committed to advancing Australia’s rural industries.
Our funding programs support a broad range of established and emerging rural industries, including AgriFutures’ levied industries and AgriFutures-managed emerging industries. Each opportunity listing outlines the specific industries, sectors or focus areas eligible for investment.
We often receive requests for direct funding, but AgriFutures can only consider proposals submitted through our established programs.
These programs are shaped by our current Research and Innovation Strategic Plan and guided by our industry Advisory Panels to ensure investments support the most important RD&E priorities for each sector.
For this reason, we’re unable to assess or fund unsolicited proposals, even if they relate to one of our industries. If your idea aligns with current priorities and an open opportunity is available, we encourage you to apply through the appropriate opportunity listing when available.
Request for Quote (RFQ)
A Request for Quote is used when AgriFutures needs a clearly defined service or product and is seeking competitive pricing. Applicants provide a detailed quote outlining costs, deliverables and timelines. RFQs are typically used when the scope of the project is fixed and Commonwealth Procurement Rules apply.
Expression of Interest (EOI)
An Expression of Interest invites individuals or organisations to outline their capability, experience or proposed approach before a formal proposal is requested. EOIs help AgriFutures understand who is interested and qualified, and may lead to selected applicants being invited to submit a full proposal.
Open Call
An open call invites anyone who meets eligibility criteria to submit a full research proposal. Unlike an EOI, all applicants submit complete project plans from the outset. Open calls are used when AgriFutures is seeking the best ideas across industry, research and innovation communities without pre-selection.
Applications typically require a clear project proposal, budget, methodology, timelines, expected outcomes, and details about the project team. Some funding rounds may request supporting evidence, risk assessments or letters of support. Each open opportunity will outline specific requirements.
You can explore current funding opportunities, eligibility details, timelines and application requirements by clicking on each individual funding opportunity listed. Additional resources, guidelines and contact information are available to help you prepare a strong submission.
If you’re interested in understanding more about the kind of projects that AgriFutures funds, we recommend looking to our most recent Annual Report and Annual Operating Plan, as well as our current Strategic Plan, all of which offer clear guidance on our investment approach and industry-led research priorities for the upcoming financial year.
