Drought Preparedness Grants

  • Primary producers can now apply for a grant of up to 25% of the cost of purchasing, upgrading and installing permanent capital infrastructure. 
  • Applicants may receive a maximum cumulative amount of $50,000 either through a single application or multiple applications. This total includes any grants previously received under the Drought Preparedness Grants Scheme 2021-2024 (closed) as well as the current scheme.

 

The grant aims to assist producers with the cost of projects that will establish or improve existing permanent capital infrastructure, and to carry out drought preparedness activities identified in their Farm Business Resilience Plan. 

Examples of projects include (but are not limited to): 

  • water infrastructure including pipes, water tanks, water troughs, dam construction, drilling a working bore, water conservation infrastructure and water pumps
  • storage, mixing and feeding out equipment for grain, fodder, molasses and other supplements
  • grain storage and equipment that improves the ability of the grain growing business to manage drought
  • reasonable freight components to purchase and install equipment or infrastructure
  • consumables including fuel for own machinery used in relation to the drought preparedness project and
  • contractor costs or non-salaried employees’ costs directly associated with implementing the drought preparedness project.

 

More information - Drought Preparedness Grants | Queensland Rural and Industry

 

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