Community Bee Innovation Fund Grants - Round 3

Round 3 of the Community Bee Innovation Fund

varroa mites

Applications are now open for round 3 of the Community Bee Innovation Fund (CBIF) grants program.

Grants of between $5,000 and $50,000 (excluding GST) are available to support projects that deliver:

innovative varroa mite education, training and engagement, or
innovative varroa mite management tools.

Applications close 5pm (AEST) on Monday 2 March 2026.

Find out more about the grants program, or for any queries email varroamitegrants@dpi.qld.gov.au.

Key dates

Monday 19 January 2026

Grant applications open
5pm (AEST) Monday 2 March 2026

Grant applications close
March - June 2026

Applications will be assessed and selected
July 2026

Successful projects to commence

How to apply

Read the Guidelines to make sure you understand what the grant covers and what you need to include in your application.

Complete the Workplan & Budget document.

Submit your application by answering the questions and uploading your completed Workplan & Budget document.

Contact us if you have any questions about how to submit an application.

Submit your application

Complete the application questions and upload the Workplan & Budget document
- Download the Workplan & Budget document and complete prior to commencing the application.
- Register on the eHub before commencing the application so you can save your progress.
- Complete the application questions.
- Upload the Workplan & Budget document.
- Ensure you submit your application by 5pm (AEST) Monday 2 March 2026.
Apply

Document library

Round 3 documents

Round 3 Guidelines

Round 3 Workplan & Budget document

Contact us

Our team is here to help you prepare your application.

Email varroamitegrants@dpi.qld.gov.au if you:

have questions during your application process
if you need further clarification on project eligibility or funding details.

Find out more about the Community Bee Innovation Fund.