Australian farmers, producers and manufacturers can now apply for financial support from the Coles Nurture Fund to help them innovate and grow.

Coles has opened a new round of the Coles Nurture Fund to provide grants of up to $500,000 for small-and-medium-sized businesses to develop new products, technologies and processes.

Businesses with innovative ideas, fewer than 50 full-time employees, and turnover of less than $25 million in annual revenue are eligible to apply.

Mt Sylvia fruit and vegetable grower Brian Crust and his sons Matthew and Clinton [pictured] have used a grant from the Coles Nurture Fund to increase their water storage and install a new pumping station.

Businesses are encouraged to apply for financial support in Round 9 of the Coles Nurture Fund by 5pm (AEST) on Friday 19 March 2021.

To learn more and to apply for the Coles Nurture Fund, click here.