11 July 2025

ATIC Practice Change Implementation Grants

Apply for this grant by submitting your expression of interest via the link below

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Supporting farmers to transition to regenerative agriculture

Atherton Tablelands Integrated Collaboration (ATIC), is the first of its kind collaboration between the Queensland Government and Sustainable Table, focusing on working with agricultural producers in the Atherton Tablelands in transitioning to regenerative agriculture for improved Reef water quality.

We are offering Practice Change Implementation Grants to farmers, landholders and First Nations groups in the Atherton Tablelands. These grants are designed to help you implement practical, on-ground changes that support soil health, water quality, biodiversity, and farm resilience — all while contributing to the health of the Great Barrier Reef.

What do we mean by regenerative agriculture?

At Sustainable Table, we understand regenerative agriculture as a values-based approach that places life at the centre of decision-making, supporting soil health, water quality, biodiversity, and resilient ecosystems.

Who can apply?

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be a farmer or landholder operating in the Atherton Tablelands region and/or First Nations individuals and organisations who are active in the region — particularly where their activities demonstrate a connection to or benefit for Country within the Tablelands, and support change to regenerative agricultural practices
Propose a project that supports regenerative agriculture and improves land management
Propose activities that align with the program's objectives of improving soil health, water quality, and ecosystem resilience.
Commit to completing the project activities by mid-2026

What funding is available?

We expect most grants to be around $50,000, but if you have a bigger idea that could make a big impact — don’t hold back. If your project strongly meets the assessment criteria, we’ll consider higher funding requests.
The total pool for this round is a minimum of $550,000.
Funding is generally provided in two instalments:
- 80% upfront, once your Grant Agreement is signed
- 20% upon completion, after your final acquittal report is submitted
If your project can’t proceed under this model, there’s also a hardship option available. In some cases, Sustainable Table may release 100% of the grant upfront and carry the risk on the final 20%. Let us know in your application if you’d like to discuss this.

Co-contributions

While not required, applicants who can provide in-kind or financial contributions to their project will be viewed favourably during assessment.

What types of projects are eligible?

Projects must involve physical infrastructure or equipment that directly supports regenerative agriculture, such as:

Fencing for rotational grazing or riparian protection
Equipment for soil health improvement (e.g., compost spreaders, cover cropping tools and seeds)
Water management systems that reduce runoff and protect waterways
Other on-ground activities that build ecosystem resilience

How will projects be assessed?

Applications will be assessed against:

Clear alignment with regenerative agriculture transition goals
Direct contribution to on-ground practice change and ecosystem improvement
Value for money and reasonable budget justification
Potential for scaling impact beyond individual farm
Potential alignment with reef water quality improvement.

How does the process work?

Submit a simple Expression of Interest (EOI) by the closing date.
If your EOI meets the basic criteria, you’ll be invited to submit a full application.
Funding decisions will be based on the merit of the projects.

Please note:You’ll be asked to provide quotes for any items over $5,000 as part of your application.

We also keep in touch with grantees through short phone check-ins every six months, so we can hear how things are going and share progress with our funding partners.

Timelines

The grant process will roll out over several months to give applicants plenty of time to plan and prepare.

The key anticipated dates are:

Expression of Interest (EOI) closing date – 23 September 2025
EOI outcome notification – 14 October 2025
Full application submission – 19 November 2025
Notification of funding outcomes – 10 December 2025

Please note these dates are indicative and may be adjusted slightly as the program finalises its timelines. Any changes will be communicated clearly and promptly.

Need Help?

Reach out to us at atic@sustainabletable.org.au — we’re happy to talk through your project ideas.

The grant round is funded through the Queensland Government’s Queensland Reef Water Quality Program and delivered by Sustainable Table