Queensland’s primary producers have a renewed opportunity to strengthen on-farm resilience, with QRIDA Drought Preparedness Grants now available again.
Delivered by the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) on behalf of the Department of Primary Industries, the program offers co-contribution grants of up to $50,000 to support permanent infrastructure that improves a property’s ability to prepare for, respond to and recover from drought .
What’s Available?
Eligible primary producers can apply for up to 25% of the cost of purchasing, upgrading or installing permanent capital infrastructure, with a maximum cumulative grant of $50,000 .
Funded projects may include:
- Water infrastructure such as pipes, tanks, troughs, dams and bores
- Water conservation and pumping systems
- Feed storage, grain storage and feeding infrastructure
- Equipment that strengthens drought feeding capacity
- Associated freight, contractor and eligible implementation costs
Importantly, projects must be identified within an approved Farm Business Resilience Plan, reinforcing the program’s focus on preparedness, planning and measurable long-term impact .
Strengthening Regional Resilience
With $20 million allocated over four financial years, this initiative represents a strategic investment in Queensland’s agricultural sustainability .
For the Burnett Mary region, drought preparedness is not simply about risk management — it is about safeguarding productivity, protecting natural capital, and building enterprises capable of withstanding climate variability.
By aligning infrastructure investment with resilience planning, producers can make informed decisions that deliver enduring operational and environmental outcomes.
Check Your Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must:
- Meet the definition of a primary producer
- Demonstrate capacity to fund the remaining project contribution
- Hold necessary regulatory approvals
- Present a Farm Business Resilience Plan satisfactory to QRIDA
Projects must not have commenced prior to approval (with limited provisions for deposits) .
Find Out More
We encourage eligible landholders and producers across the Burnett Mary region to review the guidelines and consider how this program could strengthen drought readiness on your property.
Learn more and access application details here.
By investing in preparedness today, we are collectively building a more resilient and productive future for Queensland agriculture.