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Rebates for on-farm water infrastructure expenses to help primary producers in drought-affected areas available for $50 million over 3 years, starting in 2018-19 financial year.
Latest Funding Announcements
Business Growth Fund The Business Growth Fund Program, delivered by the Office of Small Business, is a grant program which provides targeted assistance for small and medium businesses that demonstrate high-growth and employment aspirations. Funding of up to $50,000 (excluding GST) is available for eligible businesses to… Read More >>
Drought relief from electricity charges rebate scheme
The Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme provides relief from supply charges on electricity accounts that are used to pump water for farm or irrigation purposes. Financial assistance is available in drought declared areas or if your property has been drought declared. You can apply… Read More >>
EOFY Things to Know From QRAA
End of Financial Year: Key Things to Know from QRAA With End of Financial Year (EOFY) fast approaching, QRAA share two key things that might be of value to rural businesses before 30 June 2017. #1 Extra drought money Drought-affected primary producers in Queensland can… Read More >>
ATO assistance for drought-affected taxpayers
If you are affected by drought, there is help available. The Australian Tax Office (ATO) is working with the Department of Agriculture and Water Resources, local, state and other federal government agencies to offer help and support to Australians who are experiencing hardship as a… Read More >>
Queensland Government drought assistance
Drought Relief Assistance Scheme (DRAS) The Drought Relief Assistance Scheme (DRAS) provides five assistance measures. Drought-declared properties may be eligible for: freight subsidies for transporting fodder freight subsidies for transporting water the EWIR (Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate), which provides a rebate on the purchase and… Read More >>
Supporting farmers and rural communities in drought
Drought is one of the biggest challenges farmers face and has a significant impact on agricultural output, productivity and on-farm income. The Australian Government is committed to supporting farming families and businesses prepare for, manage through and recover from drought. As part of this support,… Read More >>
Applying for the QLD Drought Relief Assistance Scheme
The 5 drought assistance measures available to eligible primary producers under the Drought Relief Assistance Scheme (DRAS) are: freight subsidy on the transport of fodder for livestock freight subsidy on the transport of water for livestock freight subsidy on the transport of livestock returning from… Read More >>
Drought relief from electricity charges rebate scheme
The Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme provides relief from fixed electricity charges on accounts that are used to pump water for farm or irrigation purposes. Financial assistance is available in drought declared areas or if your property has been drought declared. You can apply… Read More >>
