Statewide On-Farm Drought Grants Now Open

Published on 20 June 2025

The Drought Support Package is now open to Victorian farmers. This includes opening of the On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants program statewide, with updated guidelines and expanded eligible activities.

The program, managed by Rural Finance, makes available co-contribution grants of $5,000 for all primary producers across the state. Eligible activities under the grant program now include pasture re-establishment and water carting – reflecting the wide-ranging pressures farmers are facing and ensuring support reaches where it’s needed most.

• On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants - Apply now
• Statewide technical decision-making support - Register here
• Look Over the Farm Gate Community Grant - Apply now

For further farming in dry conditions support please visit our Agriculture Resources page.

For full details you can read the State Government media release here: Statewide On-Farm Drought Grants Now Open | Premier