Grants up to $300,000 for the purchase and installation of new netting, or replacement of any damaged netting over land used to grow horticulture crops.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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What is the Horticulture Netting Infrastructure Grants (HNIG)?
The Horticultural Netting Infrastructure Grants (HNIG) is an initiative by the Government of South Australia aimed at supporting primary producers of horticultural crops. This program provides grants for the purchase and installation of new netting or the replacement of damaged netting to protect crops from extreme weather and predators, enhance productivity, and improve water use efficiency.
HNIG level of support
The program offers grant funding for up to 50% of the total project costs, with a maximum grant of $300,000 (excluding GST). This funding is intended to assist with the costs of purchasing and installing protective netting and associated support structures.
HNIG important dates
- This program is currently closed
- Register your interest with GrantHelper
HNIG objectives
The primary objectives of the HNIG are to:
- Protect horticultural crops from adverse weather conditions and predators.
- Increase water use efficiency.
- Ensure continuity of supply.
- Improve the quality and marketability of harvested crops.
- Enhance the climate resilience of South Australia’s horticultural industry.
Projects eligible for HNIG support
Funding under the HNIG is available for:
- The supply and installation of new and replacement permanent and throw-over protective netting.
- Associated support structures required for the installation of the netting.
Projects must demonstrate compliance with relevant planning and building regulations and ensure that netting meets specifications for adverse weather protection (mesh sizes no larger than 30mm).
The following projects and activities are not eligible for HNIG funding:
- Projects that have already received assistance from other relevant State or Federal Government grant funds to achieve the same project outcomes.
- Projects where netting and/or associated support structures have been damaged by the bushfires of 2019-20.
- Projects where insurance has been claimed for damaged netting and/or associated support structures.
- Retrospective funding for purchases or works undertaken prior to 16 December 2019.
- Feasibility studies, business cases, reports, and development plans.
- Costs associated with the preparation of the application.
- Operational expenditure, including wages, utilities, self-installation, repairs, and maintenance.
See the guidelines for full details of projects eligible for HNIG support.
Other HNIG important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for HNIG support
To be eligible for HNIG funding, applicants must:
- Be a primary production business as defined by the Income Tax Assessment Act 1997.
- Be property owners, share farmers, or leaseholders in the horticultural industry.
- Operate as a sole trader, partnership, trust, or private company.
- Hold an Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Earn more than 50% of total income from primary production, or from primary production combined with value-added products (e.g., wine or food) made directly from primary produce grown by the applicant on their property.
- Ensure the netting infrastructure is installed for horticulture cropping established on the property before 16 December 2019.
- Ensure the crop to be netted is located within South Australia.
- Not have received funding from another South Australian/Australian Government program for the same activities.
- Have met all terms and conditions of any previous South Australian Government funding, grant, or concessional loan provided.
See the guidelines for full details of organisations eligible for HNIG support.
HNIG assessment criteria
Applications will be assessed based on:
- Eligibility criteria as outlined in the guidelines.
- Financial capability and commercial feasibility of the project.
- Compliance with relevant planning and building regulations.
- Demonstrated commitment to South Australian or regional employment and investment.
See the guidelines for full details of the assessment criteria.
How do I get the HNIG?
Applicants must:
- Read and understand the guidelines.
- Ensure eligibility for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
- Deliver the project as outlined in the application.
- Provide complete information requirements.
Information to prepare for the HNIG application
Applicants must prepare the following information:
- Evidence of primary production business status.
- Ownership structure proof.
- Financial statements.
- Written quotes for netting and support structures.
- Evidence of funding for co-contribution.
- Detailed project overview, including scope, location, crops protected, area covered, budget, and timeline.
See the guidelines for full details of information requirements.
Applying for the HNIG
Applications can be submitted online via the HNIG application portal at pir.sa.gov.au.
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