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Drought Preparedness Grants QLD

Australian Government · Australia

Drought Preparedness Grants provide Queensland primary producers with co-funding for on-farm permanent capital improvements that improve drought preparedness and resilience. The grant covers 25% of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $50000, with applications open until funding is exhausted.

Funding

Up to $50K

Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Location

Queensland

Who Can Apply

• Applicant must be a Queensland primary producer • At least one person in the primary production business must meet the definition of a primary producer • Applicant must be able to contribute the required co-funding amount • Applicant must present a Farm Business Resilience Plan
Applicants must be Queensland primary producers. To be eligible, applicants must demonstrate that at least one person in the primary production business meets the definition of a primary producer, be able to contribute the required co-funding amount, and present a Farm Business Resilience Plan.

What's Funded

Eligible activities include purchasing and installing new permanent on-farm capital infrastructure that improves drought resilience, such as pipes, water tanks, troughs, dam construction or expansion, new bores, efficient irrigation, water pumps and power supply, feed storage and handling equipment, grain storage, freight for equipment installation, consumables used for the project, and contractor installation costs.

Expected Outcomes

Improved drought preparedness and resilience of the primary production property through permanent infrastructure upgrades, better water security, improved feed storage and handling, and stronger capacity to manage drought conditions.

Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

sustainabilitycapital_expenditureother

Keywords

droughtprimary producersQueenslandfarm infrastructurewater infrastructuredrought resiliencecapital improvementsagriculture

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Drought Preparedness Grants QLD?

The Drought Preparedness Grants QLD is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $50K in funding. Drought Preparedness Grants provide Queensland primary producers with co-funding for on-farm permanent capital improvements that improve drought preparedness and resilience. The grant covers 25% of eligible project costs up to a maximum of $50000, with applications open until funding is exhausted.
2

How much funding does the Drought Preparedness Grants QLD provide?

The Drought Preparedness Grants QLD provides Up to $50K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Drought Preparedness Grants QLD?

  • Applicant must be a Queensland primary producer
  • At least one person in the primary production business must meet the definition of a primary producer
  • Applicant must be able to contribute the required co-funding amount
  • Applicant must present a Farm Business Resilience Plan
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What activities are funded?

Eligible activities include purchasing and installing new permanent on-farm capital infrastructure that improves drought resilience, such as pipes, water tanks, troughs, dam construction or expansion, new bores, efficient irrigation, water pumps and power supply, feed storage and handling equipment, grain storage, freight for equipment installation, consumables used for the project, and contractor installation costs.
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