About the SLMACC Extension Programme
The SLMACC Extension Programme focuses on communicating research findings to farmers, growers, and other primary industry professionals. It aims to:
- directly influence engagement
- encourage implementation
- create lasting changes in behaviour.
The programme has up to $600,000 to fund extension projects each year.
Application assessment
Applications are assessed against 6 criteria to decide whether they qualify for funding, and how much they may receive. These criteria are:
- cost and benefit
- ability to deliver outcomes
- alignment to research themes
- impact and innovation
- practicality
- science excellence.
We encourage collaboration with:
- local government
- commercial entities
- industry groups
- catchment groups
- farmers.
Applications should:
- consider key risks
- describe how the project will be successfully delivered
- describe how you will achieve uptake or adoption of the initiative (the path to market)
- consider Māori aspirations and opportunities (such as agribusinesses, business groups, and catchment groups)
- include a realistic and appropriate budget (with a breakdown including milestones, and the budget for each stage of the work)
- include a well-considered project plan.
To assess your application, we need robust information and as much evidence as possible.
Find out about applying for SLMACC funding
Who to contact
If you have questions about the SLMACC Extension fund, email funding@mpi.govt.nz
