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Timber innovation grants open

21 June 2024
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Applications for round three of the Victorian Timber Innovation Fund (VTIF) are now open.  
Member for Eastern Victoria Tom McIntosh recently announced eligible native timber businesses will be able to access up to $1 million in grant funding per business to diversify away from native timber harvesting and create new jobs in their communities.
want to make the transition as smooth as possible for our local businesses,” Mr McIntosh said.
“Well done to those who secured this round of funding, and I encourage others to put their hands up for round three.”
access to a panel of Registered Service Providers.
These providers will help businesses to prepare and submit strong submissions for the grants program.
Eligibility for round three has also been extended to harvest and haulage sub-contractors, chip truck drivers, and other businesses which were heavily dependent on the native timber industry.
Businesses who take up other forestry transition support packages can still access the VTIF.
Round two of the Timber Innovation Fund will support 29 successful applications from 28 native timber businesses, totalling over $7 million.
Orbost business W&J Fenner will receive $110,000 to transition into land and vegetation management, while Boss Logging Pty Ltd in Bairnsdale will be given $310,261 to move into plantation timber feedstock transportation.
VTIF supports businesses to transition away from the native timber industry and diversify their business operations to pursue opportunities in other industries that will support jobs and the communities that depended on the native timber industry.
For a full list of businesses funded under the Victorian Timber Innovation Grants Program round two, visit the DEECA website.

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