Overview
Strategic Industry Partnership Program (SIPP) provides targeted small grants on a co-investment basis to peak industry bodies and organisations as they play a critical role in supporting agri-food industry sectors.
In this grant round, a proportion of a pool of $2.3 million allocated to SIPP Programs over four years is available.
The minimum government investment is $10 000 with most projects expected to be less than $100 000.
Stream One
Projects that are aligned with the Tasmanian Sustainable Agri-Food Plan 2019-23, the Competitiveness of Agriculture for 2050 White Paper, and the Rural Water Use Strategy will be well regarded.
Priorities for this SIPP stream include:
- Helping to address barriers and accelerate sustainable growth within industry
- Creating innovative solutions to support industry with climate-smart agricultural practices and the wise use of water.
Stream Two
This Stream of the SIPP assists agricultural businesses to adapt and respond to the impacts of COVID-19 and associated labour force, supply chain, and market disruption.
Projects supported will have a particular focus on addressing barriers to local worker participation and/or impacts to businesses created by COVID-19. Projects that address priorities identified in the Tasmanian Sustainable Agri-Food Plan 2019-23, the Competitiveness of Agriculture for 2050 White Paper and the Premier's Economic and Social Recovery Advisory Council Interim and Final Report.
Priorities for this SIPP stream include:
- Developing collaborations across commodities to increase job opportunities and retention of workers in regions
- Skills, training, and workforce planning meeting identified industry needs (for example COVID-19 management, enhancements to pre-employment screening or onboarding processes for new employees)
- Projects to address supply chain issues due to COVID-19
- Developing initiatives to recruit and retain workers from groups less represented in the workplace
- Promotion of jobs and careers in Tasmanian agriculture
- Innovative solutions to provide regional transport solutions for agriculture.