Northern and Central Queensland primary producers directly impacted by the monsoon and flooding event from 20 December 2022 to 30 April 2023 can now apply for co-contribution grants of up to $150,000.
The grants can help with the costs of restocking livestock and rebuilding or restoring on-farm infrastructure that was lost or damaged – and help producers better prepare for future events.
The Federal and Queensland Governments are jointly providing $5million through the North Queensland Restocking and On-farm Infrastructure Grants for eligible primary producers in the local government areas of Boulia, Burke, Carpentaria, Cloncurry, Doomadgee, Mornington, and Mount Isa.
“We thank the Australian Government for working with the Queensland Government to deliver additional financial assistance to primary producers who have lost livestock or on-farm infrastructure as a direct result of this disaster,” said Queensland Minister for Agricultural Industry Development and Fisheries and Minister for Rural Communities, Mark Furner.
“The North Queensland Restocking and On-farm Infrastructure Grants can be used for a range of eligible activities including restoring damaged yards and paddocks and replacing lost livestock and fencing.
“I would strongly encourage any eligible primary producers who have been impacted by this monsoon and flooding event to apply for these new grants.”
QRIDA Disaster and Drought manager Sheree Finney is encouraging primary producers in eligible local government areas to visit the QRIDA website for more information.
“Producers can also call on our Freecall 1800 623 946 to speak to one of the QRIDA team or to connect with our North West and Gulf Regional Area Manager, Sam Fryer, to discuss your individual circumstances,” she said.
“Primary producers could also use a Disaster Assistance Loan up to $250,000 to as the co-contribution finance required for this grant.
“There’s plenty of time to apply with grant applications open until 30 June 2025 or until the available $5 million is distributed.”
The grants are being delivered by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA), with applications now open at qrida.qld.gov.au Applications will remain open until 30 June 2025 or until the available funding is distributed.