Hort Connections has been successful in obtaining funding from the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries to support grower attendance at the 2023 event.
Growers can apply for funding of up to $1,000 for eligible expenses ($750 for South Australian growers), which include Grower All Access Passes, accommodation associated with the conference, and flights. The purchase of a Grower All Access Pass is mandatory.
Information and criteria:
- Only one (1) applicant per levy-paying business is permitted. Confirmation of your levy status is necessary, via provision of a recent copy of your Levy Remittance Advice document with your application.
- Interstate applicants must provide confirmation of flight/accommodation bookings.
- Funding will be approved on a case-by-case basis.
- Funding will be provided on a first-come-first-served basis until funds are exhausted.
- Already registered? Another employee within your business is eligible for a funded bursary.
- Funding will be open in two rounds, March-April and April-May.
Availability is strictly limited and applicants must provide documents as above to prove eligibility.
Find out more and apply here.