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Drought Preparedness Grants QLD

Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) · Checked 2026-10-16

The Drought Preparedness Grants provide funding to Queensland primary producers to help them undertake on-farm capital improvements that improve drought resilience. The grant covers 25% of the cost of new permanent capital infrastructure, such as water infrastructure (pipes, tanks, troughs, bores), grain and fodder storage, and associated installation costs.

Form of value

Grant funding

Indicative value

25% of the cost of purchasing new permanent capital infrastructure, up to a maximum of $50,000.

Current availability

Applications will remain open until funding is exhausted.

Before you act: Applications are open until funding is exhausted, so early application is recommended.

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Preliminary eligibility check

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  • 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.
  • Present a Farm Business Resilience Plan.

Next step

Visit the official program page or contact QRIDA to find out more about eligibility and how to apply.

You may need: Farm Business Resilience Plan.

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Evidence and freshness

Source owner: Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) · Official page

Rule last checked 2026-10-16 · Verified editorial record

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Next step: Visit the Arts Activities Funding ACT website to check specific dates for larger project rounds and submit an application.

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