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GRANTS
Citrus Australia has researched and listed available grants that may be of benefit to our grower and affiliate
members. This document will be updated regularly, with new information highlighted in yellow.
Looking for something specific? Start here: https://farmtable.com.au/
NATIONAL
Grant: Coles Nurture Fund
Website: https://www.coles.com.au/about-coles/supporting-aussie-producers/coles-nurture-fund
Summary: Coles launched the $50 million Nurture Fund in April 2015 to help small and medium sized
businesses innovate and grow.
Small and medium sized businesses can apply for a grant to help them develop new market-leading
products, technologies and processes.
Round Nine of the Coles Nurture Fund is now open.
Amount: Up to $500K
Closing date: 19 March 2021
Managed by: Coles
Subsidy: Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements
Website: https://www.dese.gov.au/boosting-apprenticeship-commencements
Summary: Any businesses or Group Training Organisation that engages an Australian Apprentice may be
eligible for a subsidy of 50% of wages paid to an apprentice, in an effort to build a pipeline of skilled
workers to support sustained economic recovery after COVID-19.
Amount: Up to $7K per quarter
Closing date: 30 September 2021
Managed by: Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE)
1 31 March 2021Subsidy: JobMaker Hiring Credit
Website: https://bit.ly/36p04Tq
Summary: The JobMaker Hiring Credit will give businesses incentives to take on additional young job
seekers. Eligible employers will be able to claim $200 a week for each additional eligible employee they
hire aged 16 to 29 years old; and $100 a week for each additional eligible employee aged 30 to 35 years
old. New jobs created until 6 October 2021 will attract the JobMaker Hiring Credit for up to 12 months
from the date the new position is created.
Amount: Up to $200 per week
Closing date: 6 October 2021
Managed by: Australian Government
Scholarship: Agriculture and Food Systems Scholarship
Website: https://bit.ly/2Mie75V
Summary: The scholarship was established to encourage talented students to enrol in agricultural science
at the University of Tasmania.
Amount: $4K
Closing date: October 2021
Managed by: University of Tasmania
Scholarship: Nuffield Scholarship
Website: https://www.nuffield.com.au/
Summary: Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships is a unique program that awards primary producers
with a life-changing scholarship to travel overseas and study an agricultural topic of choice.
Amount: $30K
Closing date: Will reopen in June 2021
Managed by: Nuffield Australia Farming Scholars
2 31 March 2021Grant: Farm Household Allowance
Website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/drought/assistance/farm-household-allowance
Summary: The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) program aids farming families experiencing financial
hardship, no matter the cause of that hardship. The package includes benefits such as fortnightly income
support for up to four years, allowances for pharmaceuticals, rent and telephone, access to training, and
financial education.
Closing date: 30 June 2024
Managed by: Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Grant: Water Efficiency Program
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Water-Efficiency-Program
Summary: The Water Efficiency Program provides funding to eligible water rights holders in the Murray-
Darling Basin to help them upgrade their water infrastructure to improve water usage efficiency.
Closing date: 30 June 2024
Managed by: Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
DROUGHT COMMUNITIES PROGRAMME – EXTENSION
Funding for councils for drought relief projects
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: The Drought Communities Programme - Extension provides councils with up to either $1
million or $500,000 per announcement for drought relief projects. Funding is available for eligible councils
in areas impacted by drought.
Who is this for? Eligible councils listed below and invited by the Minister to apply.
What you get? Up to $1 million or $500,000 (depending on the funding announcement) for local
community infrastructure and other drought relief projects.
3 31 March 2021TEXTILE, CLOTHING AND FOOTWEAR CORPORATEWEAR REGISTER
Tax deductions for employee’s non-compulsory uniform
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: Employers can register their non-compulsory uniform and accessories. This provides
employees with tax deductions for the cost of renting, buying or maintaining their clothing. Employers are
eligible for fringe benefit tax (FBT) concessions on any contribution they make towards their employees’
uniforms.
Who is this for? Employers who have an eligible non-compulsory uniform available for their employees
to wear.
What you get? You can register your employees’ non-compulsory corporate uniform and accessories.
This will allow them to get tax deductions for renting, buying or maintaining their uniform.
WATER EFFICIENCY PROGRAM
Funding for water rights holders in the Murray-Darling Basin
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: The Water Efficiency Program provides funding to eligible water rights holders in the Murray-
Darling Basin to help them upgrade their water infrastructure to improve water usage efficiency.
Who is this for? Eligible water rights holders in the Murray-Darling Basin.
What you get? Funding amounts vary.
AGRICULTURE WORKFORCE PLAN VIC
Support for Victorian agriculture, food processing and critical food supply chain businesses impacted by
COVID-19
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: The Agriculture Workforce Plan provides agriculture, food processing and critical food supply
chain businesses with various support measures to help them continue operating during the coronavirus
pandemic.
Who is this for? Victorian agriculture, food processing and critical food supply chain businesses.
What you get? Various support measures.
4 31 March 2021EXPORT FINANCE AUSTRALIA LOANS
Loans for small to medium businesses to export goods or services
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: Export Finance Australia provides small to medium businesses with loans to help with the
finance needed to secure export contracts or purchase orders.
Who is this for? Small to medium businesses.
What you get? Loans from $100,000.
SMALL BUSINESS EXPORT LOAN
Loans for businesses to support exports
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: The Small Business Export Loan provides small to medium export businesses with loans to
cover up to 80% of the costs to secure an export contract or purchase order with an overseas buyer.
Who is this for? Small to medium export businesses.
What you get? Loans of $20,000 to $350,000.
Drought loans for farm businesses
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: Drought Loans provide loans for farm businesses to help them prepare for, manage through
and recover from drought.
Who is this for? Farm businesses in an eligible area.
What you get? Loans of up to $2 million.
Loans to strengthen your farm business
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: Farm Investment Loans provide farm businesses with loans to help build and maintain a
strong, resilient and profitable business.
Who is this for? Farm businesses.
What you get? Loans of up to $2 million.
5 31 March 2021$150,000 INSTANT ASSET WRITE-OFF
Asset write-offs for businesses
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: The $150,000 Instant Asset Write-Off provides businesses with an asset write-off. Assets must
cost less than the instant asset write-off threshold and be purchased and used in the year that the write-
off is claimed.
Who is this for? Eligible businesses.
What you get? An asset write-off of up to $150,000.
FUEL TAX CREDITS Fuel tax credits for businesses that use fuel
Website:
https://www.grants.services.qld.gov.au/#/results?answers=1002,2003,2007,2008,4001,4004,3013,3020
,5011,5010,5002,5003&sortBy=status&sortDir=desc
Summary: Fuel Tax Credits provide businesses who have purchased fuel for their business with a credit
for the tax that is included in the price of fuel.
Who is this for? Businesses who use fuel in their operations.
What you get? Credit for fuel tax.
Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: The scheme provides relief from supply charges on electricity accounts that are used to pump
water for farm or irrigation purposes. Financial assistance is available in drought declared areas or if your
property has been drought declared. You can apply for a waiver or reimbursement of supply charges on
all relevant electricity.
6 31 March 2021Water Licence Fee Waiver and Land Rental Rebates
Drought Assistance Programs
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: The Queensland Government recognises that the widespread drought across the state is
causing many landholders severe hardship. As part of the government's 2018–19 drought assistance
package, landholders of rural leases issued under the Land Act 1994 are eligible to a rebate of 15% of
your annual rent if your annual rent is more than ...
Fee Concession - Protected Plant Harvesting Licence
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: Reduced fees for protected plant harvesting licences are available for: an educational purpose,
a scientific research purpose, an activity directed at conservation, clearing to establish necessary property
infrastructure or a traditional owner activity.
Fee Concession - Protected Plant Clearing Permit
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: Reduced fees for protected plant clearing permits are available for: an educational purpose,
a scientific research purpose, an activity directed at conservation, clearing to establish necessary property
infrastructure or a traditional owner activity.
On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: Commonwealth Government funding to support drought affected primary producers in
Queensland to purchase and install infrastructure for livestock watering (including dam desiliting).
7 31 March 2021Drought Relief Assistance Scheme
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs
Summary: This scheme was established to help primary producers manage their livestock resource during
drought and to help in the restoration of that resource after drought. The scheme provides:
freight subsidies on the transport of fodder and water transport of animals returning from agistment and
freight.
Farm Water Supply Planning Scheme
Website: https://dlgc.communities.wa.gov.au/AdviceSupport/Pages/LG-Grants-Directory.aspx
Summary: If you are commercial broadacre farmer who is experiencing water shortages, you can apply
for rebates to fund an audit and site inspection of your farm water supply and improvements, under the
Farm Water Supply Planning Scheme
Farm Water Rebate Scheme
Website:https://dlgc.communities.wa.gov.au/AdviceSupport/Pages/LG-Grants-
Directory.aspx#sthash.jqG3SJTJ.dpuf
Summary: The Farm Water Rebate Scheme encourages commercial farmers in dryland agricultural areas
of the state (those areas that receive less than 600mm average annual rainfall) to implement on farm
water supply improvement to address identified areas of water deficiency.
Scholarship: Rural Bank Scholarship
Website: https://www.ruralbank.com.au/community/scholarship/
Summary: Rural Bank has an ongoing focus on supporting youth in agriculture by providing financial
support in the form of scholarships to first-time undergraduate students. Scholarship recipients will have
chosen agricultural or agribusiness courses which will enable them to contribute to the Australian
agricultural industry in rural and regional communities.
Amount: $5K per year for up to 2 years
Managed by: Rural Bank
8 31 March 2021Initiative: Industry Growth Centres Initiative
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/industry-growth-centres-initiative
Summary: A strategic, sector-based approach to growing industry and creating jobs, this initiative aims
to improve international opportunities and market access, enhance management and workforce skills, and
identify opportunities for regulatory reform. There are six growth centres, one being food and agribusiness.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Australian Government
Programme: Entrepreneurs’ Programme
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/entrepreneurs-programme
Summary: This unique service give you access to expert advice and financial support through grants to
help you progress your goals and transform your business.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Grant: Business Energy Advice Program (BEAP)
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Business-Energy-Advice-Program
Summary: The BEAP delivers advice to help small businesses and their representatives get better energy
deals and reduce their energy usage. You get a free personalised energy consultation and access to a
Small Business Energy Check tool.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Grant: Innovation Connections
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Innovation-Connections
Summary: Innovation Connections assists businesses to understand their research needs, connect with
the research sector and fund collaborative research projects.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
9 31 March 2021Grant: CSIRO Kick-Start
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/CSIRO-KickStart
Summary: CSIRO Kick-Start provides matched funding for start-ups and small to medium enterprises to
help access CSIRO's research expertise and capabilities to help grow your business. This could include
research into a new idea with commercial potential; development of a novel or improved product or
process; or testing of a novel product, developed by the company, to inform research and development
activities.
Amount: Matched funding between $10K and $50K
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Grant: Australian Trusted Trader
Website: https://www.abf.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/trustedtrader
Summary: Australian Trusted Trader provides Australian importing and exporting businesses with the
opportunity to earn free accreditation to reduce the red tape involved at the border.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Australian Border Force
Grant: Advancing Renewables Program
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Advancing-Renewables-Program
Summary: Provides businesses with funding or finance to develop renewable energy technologies.
Amount: Matched funding of between $100K and $50M
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency
Scheme: $150,000 Instant Asset Write-Off
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/30000-Instant-Asset-WriteOff
Summary: The $150,000 Instant Asset Write-Off provides businesses with an asset write-off. Assets must
cost less than the instant asset write-off threshold and be purchased and used in the year that the write-
off is claimed.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Australian Taxation Office
10 31 March 2021NEW SOUTH WALES
Loan: Farm Innovation Fund
Website: https://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/loans/farm-innovation-fund
Summary: The Farm Innovation Fund is part of the NSW Government's Drought Strategy and is a long
term, low interest rate loan for NSW farmers for permanent on-farm infrastructure. This includes
improving water efficiencies, soil health, and weed eradication. In addition, interest rates will be waived.
Amount: A max of $1M per project can be borrowed at any one time
Closing date: $484M funding remaining as of 1 February 2021
Managed by: NSW Rural Assistance Authority
Rebate: NSW Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program
Website: http://www.nswfarmers.org.au/QuadBikeRebate
Summary: Offering rebates that will give eligible farmers and their workers rebates to implement harm
prevention measures in the workplace.
Amount: Up to $2K
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: SafeWork NSW
11 31 March 2021NORTHERN TERRITORY
Grant: Business Innovation Program (BIP)
Website: https://bit.ly/37msb52
Summary: The BIP helps NT businesses develop and commercialise innovation concepts. You can apply
for mentoring and funding to support development of an innovation commercialisation plan.
Amount: Up to $30K matched funding
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: State Department of Trade Business and Innovation
Grant: Smarter Business Solutions
Website: https://bit.ly/38sirXb
Summary: If you are a Northern Territory business, Aboriginal enterprise or not-for-profit organisation
you can get help to reduce day-to-day energy, water, waste and material costs through the Smarter
Business Solutions program.
Amount: Up to $20K
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: State Department of Trade Business and Innovation
Grant: Business Growth Program
Website: https://bit.ly/2VQhrHh
Summary: If you run a business in the Northern Territory, you may be able to apply for grants or funding
to improve your business.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: NT Government
12 31 March 2021QUEENSLAND
Grant: Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program – Round 2
Website: https://bit.ly/3eK0GES
Summary: The objective of this program is to support small businesses subject to closure or highly
impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown restrictions announced by the Queensland
Government, to adapt and sustain their operations, and build resilience. This includes upskilling staff,
meeting operating costs, accessing digital technologies, retaining employment and embracing business
diversification.
Amount: Up to $10K
Closing date: SEQ closed, regional Qld 98% funded as of 1 February 2021
Managed by: Business Queensland
Grant: Rural Economic Development Grants Scheme
Website: https://bit.ly/3eG2w9M
Summary: To support economic development in relevant rural areas by creating employment related to
primary production. Assistance under the scheme is to enable an eligible entity to carry out an activity
that will create employment related to primary production in a relevant rural area.
Amount: Up to $250K
Closing date: 30 June 2021
Managed by: State Department of Employment, Small Business and Training
Grant: Public Rural Crisis Fund (PRCF)
Website: https://www.qcwa.org.au/Public-Rural-Crisis-Fund
Summary: The PRCF provides financial support to women and families suffering in two circumstances -
natural disasters, and general financial hardship.
Amount: Up to $1K
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: The Queensland Country Women’s Association
13 31 March 2021Grant: Mentoring for Growth
Website: https://bit.ly/39rtD8U
Summary: Mentoring for Growth (M4G) offers eligible businesses free access to volunteer business
experts who provide insights, options and suggestions relating to challenges and opportunities you are
experiencing in your business. This includes mentoring for exports.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Business Queensland
14 31 March 2021SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Grant: Horticultural Netting Infrastructure Program
Website: https://pir.sa.gov.au/major_programs/horticulture-netting-grants
Summary: Horticultural Netting Infrastructure Grants help primary producers in the Riverland and
Adelaide Hills/Greater Adelaide region fund the purchase and installation of new netting or the replacement
of any damaged netting over land used to grow horticulture crops. The program will be backdated for
eligible producers who have installed netting since December 2019.
Amount: Up to $300K, funds must be matched
Closing date: 30 June 2023, $4.4M funding still available as at 1 February 2021
Managed by: PIRSA
15 31 March 2021VICTORIA
Deferral: Land tax and payroll relief
Website: https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/coronavirus
Summary: Check out all of forms of tax relief including deferrals and waivers in Victoria here.
Closing date: 30 June 2021
Managed by: State Revenue Office
Scholarship: Australian Farm Management Scholarship
Document: https://bit.ly/3kjJlWN
Summary: Provides financial assistance towards fees for one student to study the first year of the
Bachelor of Business (Farm Management) Program at the Marcus Oldham College in Geelong.
Amount: $10K
Closing date: August 2021
Managed by: Agriculture Victoria
Small Business Digital Adaptation Program
Website: https://www.vic.gov.au/grants
Closing date: June 2021
Summary: The $20 million Small Business Digital Adaptation Program will help eligible Victorian
businesses build digital capability to support their operations.
On-Farm Energy Assessment
Website: https://www.vic.gov.au/grants
Closing date: June 2021
Summary: On-farm energy assessments analyse on-farm energy use (electricity, gas and diesel) and
identify opportunities to make energy savings, improve output volumes per energy unit, and convert to
renewable energy sources. The assessments will make recommendations tailored to the type and size of
farms.
16 31 March 2021On-Farm Energy Tier-1 Grants
Website: https://www.vic.gov.au/grants
Closing date: November 2021
Summary: On-farm Energy Tier 1 Grants provide government funding between $20,000 and $50,000 to
support projects that will improve energy efficiency which may, reduce energy costs and boost energy
productivity.
On-Farm Energy Tier-2 Grants
Website: https://www.vic.gov.au/grants
Closing date: November 2021
Summary: On-Farm Energy Tier 2 Grants of $50,000 to $250,000 will provide support for activities that
make energy improvements across farm systems that reflect recommendations from their On-Farm Type
2 Energy Assessments.
Agriculture Energy Investment Plan
Website: https://www.vic.gov.au/grants
Closing date: November 2021
Summary: Agriculture Victoria has rolled out free on-farm energy assessments and on-farm energy grants
as part of implementing the $30 million Agriculture Energy Investment Plan.
Bushfire recovery grants for community facilities
Website: https://www.vic.gov.au/grants
$0 - $50,000
Not-for-profit groups
Closing date: June 2022
Summary: Bushfire Recovery Grants for Community Facilities have been established to support local
organisations to improve community facilities in fire affected communities. BRV will consider applications
for projects that that help to bring communities together and support community recovery and resilience.
17 31 March 2021Farm Safety Rebate VIC
Link: Rebates for VIC farmers to invest in infrastructure and equipment to improve farm safety
Summary: The Farm Rebate Safety Scheme provides farmers with rebates to invest in infrastructure and
equipment to improve farm safety.
Open
Who is this for? Victorian farm businesses.
What you get? A rebate of up to $5000.
Grant: Agriculture Victoria
Document: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/funds-grants-programs
Summary: The Victorian Government is supporting agriculture, food processing and critical supply chain
businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. See grants and programs available by clicking
the link above.
Managed by: Agriculture Victoria
Tax relief: Coronavirus payroll tax relief
Website: https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/payroll-tax/covid-19-payroll-tax-relief-claim-reimbursement
Summary: Businesses with annual Victorian taxable wages up to $3 million will have their payroll tax for
the 2019-20 financial year waived. Eligible businesses can claim an emergency tax relief refund of payroll
tax already paid in the 2019-20 financial year.
Managed by: State Revenue Office
Grant: Regional Jobs Fund
Website: https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/regional-jobs-fund
Summary: The aim of the Fund is to attract new investment, create new jobs and retain existing jobs in
regional Victoria and to support businesses to improve their productivity and competitiveness. The
program will consider projects introducing new technologies, plant and equipment and systems to improve
productivity, competitiveness and business growth; projects enhancing the skills of the workforce to raise
productivity; and innovations, technologies, equipment and processes to develop and increase exports.
Amount: Up to $500K, co-contribution required of between $1-3 to every $1
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Regional Development Victoria
18 31 March 2021Grant: Future Industries Fund
Website: https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/future-industries-fund
Summary: The Victorian Government has established the $200 million Future Industries Fund to support
six high-growth sectors that have potential for extraordinary economic growth - to create jobs and attract
investment in Victoria. This includes food and fibre, and companies will be supported in the global
marketplace through three separate grants.
Amount: Up to $500K, co-contribution required of $3 to every $1
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Regional Development Victoria
Exemption: Family farm exemption
Website: https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/family-farm-exemption
Summary: The transfer of all or part of a family farm may be exempt from duty if the transfer meets
certain conditions relating to the land, the transferor and the transferee. To receive this exemption, the
land must be primary production land and there must be a familial link between the transferor and the
transferee.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: State Revenue Office
19 31 March 2021WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Grant: Access Asia Business Grants - Round 3
Website: https://bit.ly/2LY1lcO
Summary: Access Asia Business Grants aim to support Western Australian small and medium businesses,
and organisations such as Asian business councils and industry associations, to advance their export and
trade in Asian markets and contribute to WA’s economic recovery.
As international travel is not possible in the foreseeable future, the grants can assist WA owned and/or
operated businesses to:
• adopt new business models to expand market share
• access new Asian markets or sectors
• increase innovation in logistics and supply chain models
• gather in-market intelligence to capture new opportunities
• develop new marketing collateral for Asian markets.
Amount: Up to $25,000 (excl. GST)
Closing date: 5 March 2021
Managed by: WA Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
Rebate: Indigenous Wages Rebate WA
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Indigenous-Wages-Rebate-WA
Summary: The Indigenous Wages Rebate provides employers with a pay-roll tax rebate when they
employ new indigenous employees for whom they also receive a Commonwealth Indigenous Wage
Subsidy.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: State Department of Finance
Grant: Priority Sector Funding Program
Website: https://bit.ly/37jMqAd
Summary: Established by the Western Australian Government with the aim of assisting Western
Australian companies to engage with and develop international business capability with the Asian market
in industry sectors considered a priority by the State.
Amount: Up to $30K (excl. GST) for out-bound, and $20K (excl. GST) for in-bound projects
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: State Department of Jobs, Tourism, Science and Innovation
20 31 March 2021Grant: Rural Water Support
Website: https://www.water.wa.gov.au/planning-for-the-future/rural-water-support
Summary: The rural water planning section manages many programs to assist with water supplies for
stock and emergency requirements, including rebates and grants.
Managed by: State Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
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