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On Farm Connectivity Program
50% Rebate (up to $30,000) on Smart Farming Technology. We apply on your behalf.
Important Update
Round 2 of the On-Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP) was opened on Friday 8 November 2024, to provide $18 million in rebates to enable primary producers in agriculture, forestry and/or fishers to take advantage of connected machinery and sensor technology.
According to OFCP there has been significant interest in this program, with applications already received well in excess of the funding available for this round.
The Business Grants Hub portal has therefore closed to new applications as of 14 November 2024 to enable the applications received to be assessed against the program eligibility criteria.
In the event funding remains available following this assessment, the portal may be reopened to new applications and at that time notice will be provided to all Approved Suppliers and those registered to receive updates
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On Farm Connectivity Program Round 2
The On Farm Connectivity Program provides up to $30,000 rebate for sales of digital farming technology to eligible Primary Producers to help improve their connectivity and productivity. Find our more HERE
The On Farm Connectivity Program Round 2 closes Wednesday 30th April 2025. Applications may close early if funding is fully allocated before the closing date.
What do you get?
A rebate of up to $30,000 to cover up to 50% of the cost of eligible digital farming technology. Eligible Primary Producers can only access the program (and rebate) through an Approved Supplier (4Tags).
Who is this for?
Approved Suppliers who sell connectivity solutions to eligible Primary Producers.
Check if you can apply
You can apply if you meet the eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria are a set of rules that describe who we can consider for this grant. You can apply if you:
- are an Approved Supplier
- supply an eligible connectivity solution and the associated eligible equipment
- be able to supply (including delivery and installation if applicable) the eligible connectivity solution and associated eligible equipment to the eligible Primary Producer within the 120 calendar day period of approval
- ensure the Primary Producer’s ABN has been registered for 12 months prior to application submission and be at different locations if submitting multiple applications.
Next Step
Determine which items you wish to purchase then contact us to provide a quotation and apply for the grant on your behalf. You can email: sales@4tags.com.au or call 1300 813 500
Overview
The On Farm Connectivity Program forms part of the Better Connectivity for Rural and Regional Australia Plan (Better Connectivity Plan) and assists primary producers to take advantage of digital agribusiness solutions to boost productivity and improve safety.
The objectives of the program are:
- extend digital connectivity and take advantage of advanced farming technology
- enhance a Primary Producers’ capacity to implement digital agribusiness solutions through improved connectivity
- capitalise on the agricultural sector’s potential for increased productivity and growth
- support access to new communications equipment by offsetting some of the cost.
The intended outcomes of the program are:
- increased investment in equipment to support operations of the agricultural sector
- increased efficiency, competitiveness, productivity and profitability of the agricultural sector
- improved safety on farm
- increased use of advanced farming technology
- improved knowledge of advanced farming technology and digital literacy.
Eligible Primary Producers can only access the program (and rebate) through an Approved Supplier.
The grant (rebate) amount will be up to 50% of the cost of eligible equipment item/s listed at Appendix B of the grant opportunity guidelines.
- The minimum grant (rebate) amount is $1,000 (GST exclusive).
- The maximum grant (rebate) amount is $30,000 (GST exclusive).
Review the Grant opportunity guidelines HERE:
What activities are eligible?
Eligible expenditure items are:
- eligible connectivity solutions and the associated equipment items listed in Appendix B
- cost of training provided to the Primary Producer in the operation of approved eligible equipment items, to a maximum of 10 per cent of the total equipment purchase price
- cost of subscriptions to support operation approved eligible equipment items for up to 12 months duration, to a maximum of 10 per cent of the total equipment purchase price
- cost of delivery and installation
- contingency of up to 20 per cent above the listed eligible equipment price list provided at the time the supplier has been approved as an Eligible Equipment Supplier. This is to account for changes in costs, including price of equipment, and transportation, if required.
What does it offer?
On-farm connectivity solutions facilitate communication between IoT devices that support agricultural activities and the internet. Funding will target projects that involve the following connectivity solutions:
- Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWAN)
- Cellular
- Satellite
- Wi-Fi.
All equipment using these connectivity solutions and enable and extend connectivity across a primary production enterprise are eligible through the Program. Primary producers should consider which solution best meets their needs.
