With more than $111 million invested over 38 years, we are passionate about helping to shape the future of Aotearoa NZ's food and fibres sector
AGMARDT – helping shape the future of agribusiness The AGMARDT grants programme
AGMARDT has paused open grant rounds until winter 2026 to strengthen our financial position and implement new strategies for both investment and funding. While this pause occurs, we will continue to support the sector through strategic and proactive initiatives and partnerships, including through our food and fibre direct investments, albeit within a constrained budget in the short-term.
We acknowledge the funding environment is constrained right now, so the timing of this hiatus will be disappointing for those considering applying for a grant this year. This is a short-term, strategic pause to maintain and grow the fund. When we resume funding, expect clearer pathways to support ambitious, collaborative projects and capable leaders.
Meanwhile, you can stay connected through our newsletter and LinkedIn for updates on our strategic direction and reopening timeline. Find information about other potential sources of funding here.
The Agricultural and Marketing Research and Development Trust, better known as AGMARDT, strategically invests in initiatives to encourage innovative thinking, research capability and collaboration and to develop emerging leaders in New Zealand’s primary sector – all with the goal of accelerating positive change and igniting a better future for food and fibres in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Us
As ‘Future Shapers’ – we want to ignite a better future for the food & fibres sector.
Programmes
AGMARDT strategically invest in initiatives to encourage innovative thinking, research capability and collaboration.
AGMARDT
Takes a collaborative, strategy approach to flexibly support the sector to create transformational change.
Stories
With more than 1700 grants awarded to date, we’ve got some great stories to share with you.