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Farm Drought Support Grants VIC
Australian Government · Australia
Funding for Victorian primary production businesses to improve drought management and preparedness. Grants support on-farm infrastructure improvements and essential business activities, with funding of up to $5000 statewide and up to $10000 in eligible south-west Victoria local government areas.
Funding
$5K – $10K
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Victoria
Who Can Apply
• Own, share or lease a primary production business in Victoria
• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and have that ABN at the time of the program announcement (30 September 2024)
• Devote part of your labour to the primary production business
• Derive more than 50% of gross income from the farm business in an average year, OR generate more than $75,000 gross income from the primary production business in an average year
Applicants must own, share or lease a primary production business in Victoria, have an active Australian Business Number held at the time of the program announcement on 30 September 2024, devote part of their labour to the business, and either derive more than 50% of gross income from the farm business in an average year or generate more than $75,000 gross income from the primary production business in an average year.
What's Funded
Constructing or upgrading stock containment areas, reticulated water systems, irrigation systems, grain and fodder storage, internal re-fencing, feed systems, pasture or crop restoration, and water carting for livestock and essential business activities.Expected Outcomes
Improved drought management and preparedness for farm businesses through upgraded on-farm infrastructure and essential operational improvements.Key Information
Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
sustainabilitycapital_expenditureother
Keywords
droughtfarmprimary productionagricultureVictoriaon-farm infrastructurewater systemsirrigation
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Farm Drought Support Grants VIC?
The Farm Drought Support Grants VIC is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing $5K – $10K in funding. Funding for Victorian primary production businesses to improve drought management and preparedness. Grants support on-farm infrastructure improvements and essential business activities, with funding of up to $5000 statewide and up to $10000 in eligible south-west Victoria local government areas.
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How much funding does the Farm Drought Support Grants VIC provide?
The Farm Drought Support Grants VIC provides $5K – $10K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Farm Drought Support Grants VIC?
- Own, share or lease a primary production business in Victoria
- Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and have that ABN at the time of the program announcement (30 September 2024)
- Devote part of your labour to the primary production business
- Derive more than 50% of gross income from the farm business in an average year, OR generate more than $75,000 gross income from the primary production business in an average year
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When does the Farm Drought Support Grants VIC close?
Applications close on 30 June 2026. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
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What activities are funded?
Constructing or upgrading stock containment areas, reticulated water systems, irrigation systems, grain and fodder storage, internal re-fencing, feed systems, pasture or crop restoration, and water carting for livestock and essential business activities.
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