The On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants program is now open for all Victorian regions. All of Farmo's agtech is elligble as on-farm infrastructure improvements and activities that improves drought management and preparedness.
New Applicants - Who have not yet submitted an application
Please visit the Rural Finance website for further information on the program guidelines, and to submit your application online.
https://www.ruralfinance.com.au/grants/
Existing Applicants - Located in Ararat, Colac Otway, Corangamite, Glenelg, Golden Plains, City of Greater Geelong, Moyne, Pyrenees, Southern Grampians, Surf Coast, Warrnambool, West Wimmera (post codes 3312, 3317, 3318 and 3319)
Please email (admin@ruralfinance.com.au) or call (1800 260 425) to request an Additional Claims Form to be added to your existing application. Please include your existing application reference number (e.g. RF-12345-ODFI).
Eligible LGAs for the $10,000 grant
Eligible LGAs in south west Victoria as of September 2024 (up to $10,000 ex-GST) are:
Ararat
Moyne
Colac Otway
Pyrenees
Corangamite
Southern Grampians
Glenelg
Surf Coast
Golden Plains
Warrnambool
City of Greater Geelong
West Wimmera (postcodes 3312, 3317, 3318 and 3319)
Primary producers in the south west that have already received a grant can apply for the difference between what they have already been granted and the maximum grant amount of $10,000 (excluding GST).
All other LGAs
All other LGAs in Victoria are eligible for up to $5,000 (ex-GST).
When you do the o0nline application make sure to have ready:
• Proof of property location – e.g. copy of latest Council Rates notice, lease agreement or share farming agreement that confirms the place where the Primary Production Business is operating.
• Proof of Income – latest available Tax Return and Financial Statements for the Primary
Production Business.
• Proof of ID – such as valid Drivers Licence
• Quotation and any supporting documentation for the proposed project and/or activity
