Funding opportunities

Can you, or your organisation, help address our current research priorities? At AgriFutures Australia, we believe in the power of great ideas, and we welcome your application for research funding.

Our investment in RD&E gives the agricultural community opportunities to improve the sustainability and profitability of new and established rural industries, and deepens our collective understanding of agricultural challenges, both locally and globally. Whether it’s in agritech, agricultural sustainability, agricultural productivity, agricultural policy, or something else – if you have a great idea for research that aligns with our strategic priorities, we want to hear from you.

Corporate Publications

Request for Quote: AgriFutures Net Zero in Operations Strategy

AgriFutures Australia is seeking a qualified consultant with expertise in operational decarbonisation and emissions reduction.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 31/01/2025 5:00pm AEDT

Corporate Publications

Request for Quote: Review of Legislative Compliance for AgriFutures Australia

AgriFutures Australia is seeking an experienced provider to conduct a comprehensive review of legislative compliance, based on all applicable legislation for a Statutory Research and...

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 31/01/2025 5:00pm AEDT

Chicken Meat

Request for Quote: Improved chicken biosecurity and welfare outcomes through the supply chain

This Request for Quote is seeking a provider to engage with existing industry service suppliers to provide visibility on the degree of on-farm implementation of...

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 17/02/2025 1:00pm AEDT

Chicken Meat

Request for Quote: Improved management strategies for chicken health

This request for quote is seeking a scoping study/systematic literature review that explores available medications to be administered via drinking water to assist in sedation...

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 03/02/2025 1:00pm AEDT

Emerging Industries

Request for Quote: Coffee Program of Research workshop facilitator

AgriFutures Australia is seeking an individuals or organisation to develop, manage, and facilitate a process to create a 5-year research program aimed at enhancing, strengthening,...

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 31/01/2025 12:00pm AEDT

Honey Bee & Pollination

Open Call: AgriFutures Honey Bee & Pollination Program

AgriFutures Australia is seeking research proposals that align with the Varroa destructor Research Strategy and the Honey Bee & Pollination Program RD&E Plan.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 12/02/2025 12:00pm AEDT

Rice

Request for Quote: Strengthened capacity in the Australian rice research industry – PhD top-up scholarships

AgriFutures Australia is seeking targeted projects to strengthen the capacity of the Australian rice research industry and is pleased to offer PhD top-up scholarships to...

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 15/01/2025 12:00pm AEDT

Export Fodder

Request for Quote: Evaluation of the current annual ryegrass toxicity assay and the potential development of alternative assays

The AgriFutures Export Fodder Program is seeking a qualified provider to conduct a detailed evaluation of the current annual ryegrass toxicity assay and the development...

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 28/01/2025 5:00pm AEDT

Emerging Industries

Expression of Interest: Australian coffee industry five-year program of research

AgriFutures Australia is currently seeking expressions of interest from research organisations and industry participants to be involved in a five-year program of research in the...

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 07/02/2025 12:00pm AEDT

Thoroughbred Horses

Request for Quote: Assessment of the demand for retired thoroughbreds in Australia

The AgriFutures Thoroughbred Horses Program is currently requesting quotes for the assessment of the demand for retired thoroughbreds in Australia.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 17/01/2025 5:00pm AEDT