Western Australian farmers' markets can apply for grants of up to $50,000 in an Australian-first funding program developed by the Cook Government.

• Cook Government's $2 million Farmers' Market Grant Scheme now open
• Grants of up to $50,000 to help farmers' markets grow in an Australian-first
• Funding backs WA's agrifood sector and local tourism, supporting job creation

Western Australian farmers' markets can apply for grants of up to $50,000 in an Australian-first funding program developed by the Cook Government.

The Cook Government's Farmers' Market Grant Scheme is now open, with funding on offer to assist farmers' markets with business operations and sustainability.

Farmers' markets operate across the State, helping farmers and specialty food and beverage producers to engage directly with customers and showcase in-season, local produce.

The one-off grants can be applied for by existing farmers' markets or for the development of new farmers' markets.

The program supports the upskilling of farmers' market operators through a fully funded one-day course developed and delivered by the Western Australian Farmers' Markets Association to improve operational performance and business sustainability.

Stage two of the program allows for operators to apply for grants up to $50,000 to assist with infrastructure, planning and compliance, marketing and communications and market development.

The Farmers' Market Grant Scheme builds on the Cook Government's investment in WA's value-added industry through the successful Value Add Investment Grants, Agrifood and Beverage Voucher program and the Buy West Eat Best initiative.

More information on the grants is available at www.dpird.wa.gov.au/businesses/grants-and-support/farmers-market-grant