Thanks to Australian Tropical Foods, NSDA has been notified that the Department of Agriculture Forestry and Fisheries (DAFF) is seeking expressions of interest for Round 2 of the Regional Food Producers Innovation and Productivity Program (RFPIPP).

Under the program, competitive, matched-funding grants - generally between $50 000 and $2 million are available to food and seafood businesses to undertake projects that will help boost the productivity, profitability and competitiveness of Australia's regional food producing industry. Please read on for more information of the program.

Please note that the application documentation has changed since Round 1. To submit an expression of interest, you must first register your details and proposed project. After an initial eligibility check, we will forward an expression of interest form for you to complete.

Registrations for Round 2 of RFPIPP close at 5.00pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) Monday 22 June 2009.

Expressions of interest close at 5.00pm (AEST) Monday 6 July 2009.

Program guidelines, registration forms and frequently asked questions (FAQs) can be viewed at: www.daff.gov.au/foodinnovation.

For more details, phone: 1800 631 715 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it