QRIDA Drought Assistance Loans
Great news for Queensland’s primary producers with the Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) delivering new drought assistance loans across all industries. These loans can be for drought preparation activities or carry-on finance for your enterprise. Eligibility criteria applies.
ℹ️ Interesting fact: the Drought Assistance Programs (being delivered by QRIDA on behalf of Department of Agriculture and Fisheries) have been developed to help primary producers prepare, manage, recover and mitigate the impacts of drought.
Click below for more information, including guidelines and application forms:
- 💰 Farm Management Grants of up to $2,500
- 💰 Drought Preparedness Grants of up to $50,000
- 🏦 Drought Ready and Recovery Finance Loans of up to $250,000
- 🏦 Emergency Drought Assistance Loans of up to $50,000
- 🏦 Drought Carry-on Finance Loans of up to $250,000
- 🧑⚕️ Take care of your Health and Wellbeing by contacting one of the many support networks available (via phone, online, face-to-face) for people in rural and remote areas.
QRIDA’s existing Sustainability Loan can help you mitigate the impact of drought by improving the water and feed infrastructure of your primary production enterprise. Get in touch with your local Regional Area Manager to find out what property developments you can carry out to reduce the impact of drought on your farming business.