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Projects that qualify

Only financial members of AMPC are eligible to apply for research and development (R&D) funding under the Plant Initiated Projects Program.

To qualify for funding, projects must meet the definition of R&D. This includes activities that advance scientific or technical knowledge and understanding.

R&D projects must aim to:

  • Develop or evaluate new concepts or technologies; or
  • Seek to use existing concepts in new applications.

In addition, projects must involve some aspect of innovation, ie there must be an aspect of the project that has not been tried before. The range of R&D projects can include acquiring knowledge that may be of use in improving the supply chain including:

  • Production
  • Processing
  • Transport
  • Marketing of meat, livestock, or co-products

Self assessment

Use these questions to help decide if your project is likely to be eligible for funding under the Plant Initiated Projects Program:

  • Are you a financial member of the AMPC?
  • Does the project meet the definition of R&D, ie is there some aspect of the project that has not been tried before?
  • Will your project solve a problem or advance the knowledge of the Australian red meat industry?
  • Are you prepared to sign a formal contract with MLA?
  • Are you prepared to match the AMPC funding contribution? (up to 15% of your membership contribution to AMPC)
  • Does the project have relevance and benefits to the Australian red meat industry?
  • Do you have the experience and access to resources to make sure the project is completed on time?
  • Are you prepared to have your project reported to the AMPC and industry by MLA, in general terms?

If you answered YES to all the above questions, your project may be eligible for funding through the Plant Initiated Projects program.