Water Tank Grants Available
Updated: 26/10/2023
QUEENSLAND – Drought Preparedness Grants
From Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority
Primary producers can now apply for a grant of 25 per cent of the cost of purchasing new permanent capital infrastructure to a maximum cumulative amount of $50,000 over five years.
The grant aims to assist producers with the cost of implementing new permanent capital improvements and carrying out drought preparedness activities identified in their Farm Business Resilience Plan.
Water tanks are eligible for this grant as well as water infrastructure including pipes, water troughs, new dam construction, drilling a new working bore, water conservation infrastructure and water pumps.
READ MORE OR APPLY AT QRIDAWA – Drought Relief Package (APPLICATION OPENS MAY 2024)
From WA Government
Primary producers facing financial hardship will be able to apply for up to $5,000 per business to help cover the costs of stockfeed, water and transportation.
A further $4 million will be provided in the form of interest-free loans. Primary producers will be able to apply for up to $25,000 per business to cover the costs of stockfeed, water and transportation.
Up to $100,000 can be provided for each off-farm community water supply project, developed by local government or community groups on a co-contribution basis. Water security can be boosted through new water tanks and infrastructure for emergency farm and firefighting community water supplies, as well as public amenity projects in regional towns.
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