Grower Funding

Who is eligible for funding?

All qualifying levy paying Australian horticulture growers will have access to funding whilst it lasts. Please note that funding will be approved on a case-by-case basis by Hort Connections staff and allocated on a first come first served basis until funds are exhausted. For local Victorian growers, there is up to $750 reimbursement for eligible expenses whilst Interstate Growers may access up to $1,000.

• Only (1) applicant per levy-paying business is permitted. To confirm your levy status, please provide a recent copy of your Levy Remittance Advice document with your application.
• To be eligible for funding, you are required to purchase a Grower Conference Access Pass, Perfection Fresh Breakfast and Hort Connections Gala Dinner ticket (which can be later rebated based on bursary approval), and register for the Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar.
• All flights and accommodation must be booked through the Hort Connections affiliated Corporate Traveller booking portal, accessed through the Hort Connections website Accommodation page. Please provide a booking confirmation document with your application.

How to Apply for Grower Funding?

To apply for a funded bursary of up to $1,000, please email proof of Horticulture Levy Payments, Corporate Traveller flight/accommodation confirmation and Hort Connections Grower Conference Access Pass, Perfection Fresh Breakfast, Hort Connections Gala Dinner, and Annual Vegetable Industry Seminar ticket receipts to Alex Lashchuk.