Makes a temporary grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity permanent.

The bill appropriates funds to make a temporary grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity permanent. This position is essential for identifying, applying for, and managing federal and private grants supporting agriculture, biosecurity, food security, and climate resiliency programs. The change aims to reduce reliance on temporary or ad hoc contracting and improve long-term grant competitiveness. The appropriated funds will be included in the base budget for future fiscal bienniums.

Makes a temporary grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity permanent.

The bill appropriates funds to make a temporary grant writer position within the Department of Agriculture and Biosecurity permanent. This position is essential for identifying, applying for, and managing federal and private grants supporting agriculture, biosecurity, food security, and climate resiliency programs. The change aims to reduce reliance on temporary or ad hoc contracting and improve long-term grant competitiveness. The appropriated funds will be included in the base budget for future fiscal bienniums.