Call for Applications from Young Farmers

Albert Heslop Memorial Travel Grant

Call for applications from young farmers

SunRISE Mapping and Research is pleased to call for applications from eligible horticulturalists and primary producers from the Murray Valley for the 2016 Albert Heslop Memorial Travel Grant.

Albert Heslop

The Travel Grant was established in honour of Albert Heslop, a State viticulturist, councillor of Swan Hill and Life Member of the Murray Darling Association.

Albert Heslop was always motivated to assist in developing primary production and market opportunities in the Murray Valley region, particularly to introduce new crops, develop the skill base of industry members and support emerging or developing enterprises.

2015 Albert Heslop travel grant winner

Tim Farnsworth was the Albert Heslop Travel Grant recipient in 2015. Tim used the grant for travel to a specialised nursery in Toowoomba where he learnt more about grafting of seedless watermelon varieties, and to attend the National melon conference.

/ 2015 grant recipient: Tim Farnsworth, irrigator Coomealla NSW.
“Use of grafted watermelons will be essential to the future of watermelon production, as it enables subsequent crops to be planted through an extended season and be highly productive in the same patch of soil.”

Albert Heslop Memorial Travel Grant

Background and guidelines for applicants

Eligibility

Applicants must be aged between 18 and 40 years and be horticulturalists or primary producers living and working in:

· NSW Shires of Wakool, Balranald, Central Darling or Wentworth; or

· Victorian Rural Cities of Swan Hill or Mildura, or Shire of Gannawarra.

Expectations

The grant is aimed at applicants who want to advance themselves, their enterprise and their industry. Applicants propose a travel itinerary that will enhance their experience, will motivate them to achieve personally, and will develop their capacity to be involved in and contribute to their industry group and their region.

Expectations of the grant recipient:

· The grant recipient will undertake the activities proposed in their application, or as otherwise agreed between the recipient and SunRISE Mapping.

· The recipient will make their own travel arrangements and be responsible for any costs in excess of the grant money awarded.

· The recipient will advise SunRISE Mapping as each activity is completed and, where practical, provide photos that may be used as promotional material.

· The recipient will submit a brief written report to SunRISE Mapping and to their industry within two months of completing the grant program. The report will describe the activities undertaken, what was learnt from the activities, and how the activities contribute to the recipient’s industry and enterprise.

Judging

Applications will be assessed by a panel independent of sponsors. The panel’s decision will be final – no correspondence will be entered into.

Funding support

The 2016 grant is for $4,500 (including GST). $3,500 of the grant moneys will be awarded at the start and $1,000 granted on receipt of the written report.

Time lines

September - November 2016 Call for applications
30 November 2016 Applications close
December 2016 Applications assessed, award announced and grant starts
September 2017 Grant activity completed and written report provided

Albert Heslop Memorial Travel Grant

2016 application form

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1. Briefly describe your enterprise
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2. Is your proposed travel for your existing or a new enterprise?
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3. What travel and activities would you like to use the grant money for?
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4. What do you hope to achieve from the travel grant?
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5. What potential benefits would your activities bring to the industry or the region?
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Declaration

I, ______have read the Grant background and guidelines and agree to abide by the expectations, judging process, budget and reporting requirements of the Albert Heslop Travel Grant.

Signed ______Date / /2016

Applications close Wednesday 30th November 2016

Submit your application by email, post or fax

By email: / By post:

By fax: 03 5021 4455 / SunRISE Mapping and Research
Albert Heslop Travel Grant
PO Box 1870
Mildura, Vic, 3502

You will receive a confirmation of receipt by email from SunRISE Mapping and Research within 24 hours (work days) of us receiving your application by post or by email.

The Albert Heslop Travel Grant is proudly sponsored by:

SunRISE Mapping and Research
PO Box 1870, Mildura VIC 3502
Our office is located at The Tony Vinson Centre
94 Lemon Avenue, Mildura VIC 3500 / / Page 4 of 6

Call for Applications from Young Farmers