APPLICATIONS are now open for the Community Bee Innovation Fund (CBIF), with Queensland organisations encouraged to put forward innovative projects to help protect the state’s beekeeping industry from the threat of varroa mite.
The $500,000 grant program is offering funding of between $5,000 and $50,000 for projects that strengthen bee biosecurity, build business resilience and support industries reliant on pollination.
Open until 5pm (AEST) on March 2, 2026, the fund supports initiatives that improve varroa mite management through community engagement, education, monitoring or new tools and techniques.
Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organisations, schools, local governments, businesses and partnerships, with projects required to be completed by April 30, 2027.
www.dpi.qld.gov.au/business-priorities/biosecurity/plant/community-bee-innovation-fund
