Grant opportunity to support farmers with tailored impartial advice on managing on-farm emissions and carbon, improving performance while reducing overall emissions and production intensity sustainably.
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What is the On-farm Emissions Management Grant (OEMG)?
The On-farm Emissions Management grant opportunity will support the delivery of tailored, independent advice to Australian farmers on managing emissions and carbon on-farm.
The program is designed to help producers better understand their farm emissions profile, identify opportunities to reduce overall emissions and emissions intensity, and build the capability required to make informed decisions regarding emissions management, carbon storage, and sustainability practices.
Through this initiative, funded organisations will provide high-quality information, advisory services, and capacity-building support to agricultural producers across Australia.
The program specifically targets organisations with demonstrated experience working with farmers, ensuring that advice is practical, credible, and aligned with real-world farming operations.
Consortia arrangements that include agri-food supply chain partners are encouraged, particularly where they can demonstrate strong delivery capability, market access, and the ability to leverage additional investment.
On-farm Emissions Management Grant level of support
Specific funding amounts and co-contribution requirements have not yet been released.
On-farm Emissions Management Grant important dates
Important program milestones include:
- Program announcement: 5 March 2026
- Applications open: To be announced
- Applications close: To be announced
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On-farm Emissions Management Grant objectives
The objectives of the On-farm Emissions Management program are to:
- Support Australian farmers to better understand and measure their on-farm emissions profile
- Improve the ability of producers to reduce emissions intensity while maintaining or improving farm productivity
- Provide impartial, practical advice and decision-support tools to guide emissions management strategies
- Build the capacity of producers to integrate carbon management and sustainability practices into farm operations
- Encourage collaboration between advisory organisations and agri-food supply chain partners
- Improve overall environmental sustainability and resilience within the Australian agricultural sector
- Support the transition toward lower-emissions agricultural production systems
Projects and expenditure eligible for On-farm Emissions Management Grant support
Projects funded under the On-farm Emissions Management program will support initiatives that:
- Deliver tailored emissions management advice to farmers
- Provide independent and credible information on emissions reduction opportunities
- Help producers understand their current emissions profile
- Support the adoption of practical emissions reduction strategies
- Assist farmers to make informed decisions about carbon storage and sustainability practices
- Improve farm performance through reductions in emissions intensity of production
- Build knowledge and capability among farmers regarding climate-related farm management practices
Projects may include advisory services, educational programs, workshops, farm assessments, or tools that help producers evaluate and manage emissions.
Specific ineligible costs will be outlined in the full program guidelines when released.
However, typical exclusions in similar programs may include:
- Routine operational expenses unrelated to program delivery
- Capital investments not directly linked to advisory activities
- Retrospective project costs
- Activities already funded through other government programs
Applicants should review the official guidelines once published for the definitive list.
Other On-farm Emissions Management Grant important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for On-farm Emissions Management Grant support
Grants will be restricted to organisations that demonstrate strong experience and capability in working with Australian farmers.
Eligible organisations are expected to:
- Have demonstrated capacity to deliver advisory services to agricultural producers
- Possess expertise in emissions management, carbon accounting, or agricultural sustainability
- Have established networks within the farming community or agricultural sector
- Demonstrate the ability to effectively engage with producers and deliver practical support
Consortium applications are encouraged, particularly where they involve:
- Agri-food supply chain partners
- Organisations capable of delivering services across multiple regions
- Partnerships that can leverage additional investment and market access
These collaborations can strengthen delivery capability and maximise program impact.
On-farm Emissions Management Grant assessment criteria
Detailed assessment criteria will be confirmed in the Grant Opportunity Guidelines once published.
How do I get the On-farm Emissions Management Grant support?
To maximise the likelihood of securing funding, applicants should demonstrate:
- Strong experience working directly with farmers
- A clear understanding of agricultural emissions management
- The ability to deliver impartial, credible advisory services
- Practical solutions that can help producers reduce emissions intensity without compromising productivity
- Clear strategies to engage and support farmers across multiple regions
- Partnerships that strengthen delivery capability and market access
- Evidence that the project will build long-term capability within the agricultural sector
Organisations that can clearly show sector expertise, strong farmer engagement, and scalable delivery models will be best positioned to secure funding.
Information to prepare for the On-farm Emissions Management Grant support
Applicants should begin preparing the following information ahead of the application opening:
- Organisation details and legal structure
- Evidence of experience delivering agricultural advisory services
- Project plan and delivery model
- Budget and financial information
- Partnership or consortium agreements (if applicable)
- Evidence of sector expertise and engagement with producers
- Risk management and governance frameworks
Early preparation will help ensure a competitive application once the program guidelines are released.
Applying for the On-farm Emissions Management Grant support
Applications will be submitted via the Australian Government Community Grants Hub when the program opens.
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