Agency:  Government of South Australia –  Department of Primary Industries and Regions

Closing: TBA

Eligibility: Primary Producers

While there are no guidelines available at the time of publishing this bulletin, Minister Clare Scriven, MLC has announced the following assistance measures:

• $5 million for On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants for rebates of up to 75 per cent (to a maximum of $5,000 excluding GST) that assist with projects to manage drought conditions and strengthen drought preparedness.
• $2 million to assist charities with freight costs to transport donated fodder to assist farmers with feeding livestock.
• $1 million for additional health and wellbeing support through the Rural Financial Counselling Service and Family and Business Support Program.
• $100,000 for grants of up to $5,000 for the ‘Connecting Communities Events Program’, for groups to host events that foster social connections and provide support during these challenging times.
• $4.4 million budget commitment to provide Family and Business (FaB) Mentors and Rural Financial Counsellors, who provide free confidential and independent services that link people with the appropriate assistance.
• $5.5 million funding provided to the State and Federal Government’s Future Drought Fund, which includes ongoing programs to help farmers with farm

Interested people are encouraged to periodically check the PIRSA website for updates

Link for information here