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• Introduction
• Round 3 – applications now closed
• What happens next
• Background - Round 3 application process
• Round 3 Approved Suppliers and eligible equipment
• Additional information
• Equipment Categories
• Case studies
• Contact us

The Australian Government has allocated up to $43 million across 3 rounds for the On Farm Connectivity Program (the Program) to enable Primary Producers in agriculture, forestry and fisheries to extend connectivity in their fields and take advantage of connected machinery and sensor technology.

Funded through the Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia, Rounds 1 and 2 delivered over $30.5 million in rebates to help more than 2,900 primary production businesses boost connectivity on their farms. A further $10 million is being provided for Round 3.

Round 3 – applications now closed

Round 3 of the On Farm Connectivity Program has now closed to applications, as the value of the applications received has reached the available funding limit.

Applications closed at 5pm AEST 2 October 2026, ahead of the original closing date of 15 October 2026. Applications submitted before 5pm AEST 2 October 2026 will now be assessed by the Business Grants Hub in line with the Grant Opportunity Guidelines.

What happens next?

An overview of the next steps is provided below to assist applicants, noting that you must refer to the Grant Opportunity Guidelines on the Business Grants Hub website as the authoritative source of the program requirements. For any questions about your Round 3 application or rebate claim, contact the Business Grants Hub via the details at business.gov.au/contact-us.

If an application is approved by the Business Grants Hub, the Approved Supplier has up to 120 calendar days from the date of approval to:

• finalise the sale with the Primary Producer
• deliver and install the approved eligible equipment, where applicable
• provide training, where applicable
• submit the rebate claim.

All rebate claims must be submitted by 28 May 2027. This date cannot be extended.

In order to be eligible, rebate claims must include the required supporting evidence, including a paid tax invoice and proof of payment. The Primary Producer must also complete an online declaration confirming that the approved eligible equipment has been supplied, delivered and/or installed, where applicable, before the rebate can be paid.

For claims of $10,000 or more, including cumulative claims linked to the same Primary Producer ABN, geotagged photographs of delivered and, where applicable, installed equipment may be required. For help on how to do this, see the Geotagged Photo Guidance on our Round 3 Guides and Supporting Documents page.

The Business Grants Hub will undertake assurance and compliance checks throughout the program, including at the eligibility and rebate claim stages. Checks will include reviewing eligibility information, supporting documents, quotes, invoices, proof of payment and installation evidence. The Business Grants Hub may also contact Primary Producers to confirm delivery, installation and training where applicable. Routine and targeted sampling will be undertaken in accordance with the program requirements

Information from previous rounds, including previous Approved Suppliers, Lists of Eligible Equipment and Grant Opportunity Guidelines, should not be used as a reference for Round 3.

Background - Round 3 application process

The Australian Government made $10 million in funding available for Round 3, with rebates from $1,000 to $20,000 (GST exclusive) for eligible expenditure. To support the take up of connected machinery and sensor technologies, priority was given to applications from eligible Primary Producers who had not received a benefit under earlier rounds of the Program.

Round 3 retained the core program model, with eligible connectivity and ag-tech equipment available through Approved Suppliers that were selected through an Expression of Interest process. Feedback received through public consultation in July–August 2025, as well as lessons from earlier rounds, informed targeted changes to settings to support fairer access to funding.

For more information about how the Round 3 application process worked, including the roles of Approved Suppliers and Primary Producers, see the Round 3 factsheets and guides available under Additional information below.

Round 3 Approved Suppliers and eligible equipment

The Round 3 List of Approved Suppliers and each Approved Supplier's Final List of Eligible Equipment, including prices, will remain published until the end of the Program on 30 June 2027 to support approved applicants and provide transparency about eligible equipment, prices and suppliers under Round 3.

These lists should be used together with the Grant Opportunity Guidelines and supporting documents for Round 3. Please note these lists relate only to the operation of the Round 3 of the Program and do not limit suppliers’ general commercial activities outside of the Program.

Additional information

• Round 3 Guides and Supporting Documents
• List of approved suppliers

Equipment Categories