Grants up to $100,000 to support innovative supply chain projects that will grow Queensland food and fibre exports by capitalising on emerging global food trends.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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On this page you will find
- An overview of the Food and Fibre to Market – Industry Partnerships (FF2M) Program
- Every detail you will need to know
- Resources and help to get the grant
What is the Food and Fibre to Market – Industry Partnerships (FF2M) Program
The Food and Fibre to Market – Industry Partnerships (FF2M) Program aims to grow Queensland food and fibre exports to international markets by capitalising on opportunities in emerging global food trends and improving supply chain efficiency and sustainability.
The FF2M program will invest in Queensland food and fibre supply chains focussed on international markets where market access protocols and Free Trade Agreements are in place.
Funding is available to representative food and fibre industry organisations or individual agribusinesses to develop innovative supply chain projects in partnership with the Queensland government.
The program has a two-stage process:
- Stage 1 – Expression of Interest (EOI)
- Stage 2 – Collaborative Agreement Phase (for successful EOI applicants)
FF2M Program level of support
Grant
- $50,000 to $100,000
- Maximum 50% of total project costs
Co-contribution
- Minimum 50% of total project costs
FF2M Program important dates
- This program is currently closed
- Register your interest here with GrantHelper
FF2M Program important details that you will need to know
FF2M program objective
The program seeks to:
- develop more productive, sustainable, transparent and resilient food and fibre export supply chains
- grow demand-driven food and fibre exports in international markets with market access protocols and Free Trade Agreements in place and generate jobs
- improve the export capability of Queensland farmers, fishers, growers and their supply chain partners and contribute to broader industry development
- foster collaborative relationships between industry organisations, Queensland agribusinesses and other key stakeholders including regional development organisations, government agencies (local, state and/or federal) and in-market partners that will benefit industry and regions
Organisations eligible for FF2M program support
Eligible applicants are:
- membership-based food and fibre industry organisations or regional food networks representing farmers/growers/fishers/food processors
- individual agribusinesses representing a supply chain project team
Industry organisation/network representing a project team must:
- be membership-based
- be working with Queensland growers/producers/food processors and their supply chain partners
- have an ABN and be registered for GST
- have been trading viably for at least the past two years
- be experienced in project management
An agribusiness representing a project team must:
- have an ABN and be registered for GST
- be registered in Queensland
- have been trading viably for at least the past two years be experienced in project management
The following additional eligibility conditions apply to all applicants:
- Applicants must represent a project team that includes members who are able to demonstrate previous food and fibre export success in international markets
- Project teams must involve members of food or fibre supply chain/s
- Project teams must be farming, fishing, growing or processing an agricultural commodity grown/produced in Queensland
- Project teams must match the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries’ (DAF) investment through at least a 50% in-kind/cash contribution
- Cash contributions for in-market travel and accommodation by team members will be highly valued
- Project teams must nominate a DAF officer based in Queensland as a Project Case Manager. The Program Manager can be a Case Manager
- Project teams should also include a Trade and Investment Queensland Business Development Manager in international market/s
- Project teams must be working in partnership with at least one other key stakeholder, for example, local government, regional development organisation, state government, other growers, agribusinesses, industry organisation
Applicants can submit multiple EOI applications but only one applicant project can be selected to progress to Stage 2.
See the guidelines for full details of applicant eligibility requirements.
Projects eligible for FF2M program support
Projects must be consumer demand-driven and should capitalise on opportunities arising from emerging global trends in food, including:
- health and wellness
- the emergence of plant-based proteins
- environmental and social governance (ESG)
- traceability and food safety
Projects should:
- result in more productive, sustainable, transparent and resilient food and fibre export supply chains
- support climate-positive outcomes and improve our industries’ ESG credentials through the application of science, technology or supply chain improvements
- improve the export capability of Queensland farmers, fishers, growers and their supply chain partners and contribute to broader industry development
See the guidelines for full details of eligible projects.
Activities eligible for FF2M program support
Examples of eligible activities includes:
- export supply chain mapping and analysis to identify risks and areas for improvement
- export supply chain mapping and analysis to new international markets
- air and sea freight product trials
- systems to improve product traceability
- systems to track and reduce carbon emissions across a supply chain
- carbon accounting apps
- investment in and testing of automation; new technologies
- product modifications, such as new packaging to address changing customer/consumer expectations in a target market/s
- trialling of new cultivars or products with importers/buyers in market
- new equipment purchases relevant to the project objectives
- value-adding to Queensland-grown commodities
- post-harvest research and development work
- consumer market research/in-market promotions
Ineligible activities and costs include:
- employee salaries, benefits, allowances, bonuses, fringe benefits etc
- capital expenditure, leasing or rental costs relating to existing buildings, plant or equipment/capital
- purchase or leasing of vehicles, or any modifications to vehicles
- business-as-usual or general operational costs
- entertainment costs whether project related or not
- administrative costs
- protecting or patenting intellectual property
- financial advice
- compliance fees and licences
See the guidelines for full details of eligible and ineligible activities.
Applying for FF2M program
EOI application forms are available from and submitted to trade@daf.qld.gov.au.
Applicants must communicate with the FF2M Program Manager prior to submitting their EOI.
Successful EOI applicants project will develop their full collaborative agreement project proposal in consultation with FF2M Program Manager and other DAF staff.
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FF2M Program assessment criteria
Projects will be assessed against the following criteria:
| Ref | Criteria |
| 1 | Evidence that the project is consumer demand-driven, will increase Queensland’s food or fibre exports to international markets (where market access protocols and FTAs are in place) and generate jobs |
| 2 | Evidence that the project aligns to current industry export priorities and target markets and includes a clear outline of the benefits to industry and detail as to how the project experience, including outcomes, successes and failures will be shared with industry members |
| 3 | The effectiveness of the applicant’s case as to how the project will develop more productive, sustainable; transparent and resilient food or fibre export supply chain/s |
| 4 | The effectiveness of the applicant’s case as to how the project will improve the export capability of Queensland farmers, fishers, growers and their supply chain partners |
| 5 | Evidence of the project team’s international export skills and experience to deliver the project on time and within budget |
| 6 | Evidence of collaboration between industry organisations, Queensland agribusinesses and other key stakeholders including, regional development organisations, government agencies (local, state and/or federal) and in-market partners that will benefit industry and regions |
See the guidelines for full details of the assessment criteria.
FF2M Program resources
How do I get FF2M Program?
You should read and understand the guidelines.
You need to ensure you are eligible for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria outlined above will not be considered.
Successful applicants will demonstrate:
- an innovative project that meets the program’s objectives of improving supply chain efficiency and sustainability and increasing exports/export capability by responding to emerging global food trends
- a collaborative project that aligns with industry export targets and markets and that has clearly identified industry benefits
- the project team has the necessary international export skills, experience and resources to support successful completion of the project within the agreed timeline
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