In 2020, as another way to engage with our organisations purpose, EWHA created two new grants to benefit a small business and a horticulture apprentice each year.
The grants have subsequently evolved so that apprentices are now eligible for the Dawn Fleming Student Scholarship and the grant amount has increased. We think these changes reflect the current position of the industry and hope that it offers extra support.
If you have a small business within the horticulture industry and wish to apply for the Small Business Grant you will find details below.
Please note that applications close on 15 May 2025. Applications will be assessed and the winner announced in June.
The Small Business Grant is in part funded by membership fees, if you are not a member of EWHA and would like to support initiatives like this, you can take this opportunity to join EWHA. Please complete our membership application form.
Small Business Grant
The Small Business Grant, to the value of $1000.00, is for business investment such as tools or website development, and professional development like short courses, to help further the member’s experience and progress in the industry.
Application Criteria
The applicant will:
- Be a female owner of a small business * in Australia.
- Be working in a *horticulture or a gardening business for a minimum of six months.
- Include a description of her business experience.
- Clearly state on the application why she requires the assistance and what she will use it for.
- Provide copies of any supporting documents to confirm her eligibility as required. Details in support of her application may include certificates, written references, written feedback, awards, prizes, photos, testimonials, newspaper articles (copies only).
* A small business is defined as a business with less than 20 employees, or a sole trader.
**Horticulture or gardening business includes, but is not limited to: garden maintenance, garden/landscape designer, market gardener, retail garden centre owner, nursery owner, seller of garden products.
Any business outside of these sectors will be determined by the EWHA committee.
The Grant must be spent within the 2025-26 financial year on business investment or professional development.
The Grant is only for the benefit of the applicant and her business and not for any third party.
The successful applicant must agree to partake in EWHA promotional activities as required, such as agreeing to have her photo taken, any media coverage, assisting with online articles and/or testimonials and attending an event as required.
The successful applicant will not be eligible to apply in future years.
To apply:
Applications open 1 April 2025 and will close on 15 May 2025
Submit via:
- The online form below, or
- PDF form emailed to secretary@ewha.com.au
Applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. The successful applicant will be notified and details displayed on our website and social media. The Grant will be presented to the successful applicant at our annual celebration event if they are able to attend.
Application Form