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Drought Infrastructure Fund — NSW

Up to $1M available

NSW Rural Assistance Authority

The NSW Government’s Drought Infrastructure Fund provided long term, low interest loans of up to $1 million to support New South Wales farmers to invest in permanent on-farm infrastructure for drought preparedness, mitigation, long term sustainability and improved farm productivity. Applications are now closed because all available funds have been allocated.

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Funding

Up to $1M

Duration

long term

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Applicants were NSW farmers • Funding supported investment in permanent on-farm infrastructure • Activities were intended to manage adverse seasonal conditions, improve drought preparedness and mitigation, support long term sustainability, and improve farm productivity • Applications are now closed because all available funds have been allocated
The page states the fund supported NSW farmers. Detailed eligibility requirements are not provided in the page content supplied; applicants should refer to the program guidelines for full criteria. Applications are now closed and all available funds have been allocated.

What's Funded

Investment in permanent on-farm infrastructure to manage adverse seasonal conditions and improve drought preparedness and mitigation.

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Expected Outcomes

Improved drought preparedness, better management of adverse seasonal conditions, enhanced long term farm sustainability, and improved farm productivity.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

sustainabilitycapital_expenditureother

Keywords

droughtfarm infrastructurelow interest loanfarm productivitydrought preparednessdrought mitigationNew South Wales farmersprimary producers

Official Grant Page

NSW Rural Assistance Authority

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Drought Infrastructure Fund?

The Drought Infrastructure Fund is a business grant offered by NSW Rural Assistance Authority in Australia, providing Up to $1M in funding. The NSW Government’s Drought Infrastructure Fund provided long term, low interest loans of up to $1 million to support New South Wales farmers to invest in permanent on-farm infrastructure for drought preparedness, mitigation, long term sustainability and improved farm productivity. Applications are now closed because all available funds have been allocated.
2

How much funding does the Drought Infrastructure Fund provide?

The Drought Infrastructure Fund provides Up to $1M in funding. The typical project duration is long term.
3

Who is eligible for the Drought Infrastructure Fund?

  • Applicants were NSW farmers
  • Funding supported investment in permanent on-farm infrastructure
  • Activities were intended to manage adverse seasonal conditions, improve drought preparedness and mitigation, support long term sustainability, and improve farm productivity
  • Applications are now closed because all available funds have been allocated
4

What activities are funded?

Investment in permanent on-farm infrastructure to manage adverse seasonal conditions and improve drought preparedness and mitigation.
5

How do I apply for the Drought Infrastructure Fund?

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