Drought Support and Information
Agriculture Victoria – Drought Support
The Victorian Government is providing $144 million in direct support to help farmers and communities across Victoria impacted by drought including the farm drought support Grants.
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Farm Drought Support Grants are open for farmers in the Mildura Local Government Area
Eligible farmers could receive up to $5,000 as a co-contribution grant to support activities including water infrastructure upgrades (such as pipes, tanks, troughs and dams), stock containment areas and grain and fodder storage.
The grant program is being administered by Rural Finance on behalf of the Victorian Government.
Applications can be made online at www.ruralfinance.com.au/grants
Grants will be available from the date the program opens until program funds are fully allocated or 30 June 2026, whichever occurs first.
Need help with your application?
Free and confidential assistance is available through the Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria West.
Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria West
Rural Financial Counsellors can help farmers assess their financial position, identify opportunities and weigh up options. They can help with succession planning, negotiate with banks, apply for grants and much more.
If you’re a farmer or primary producer (including fishing, forestry and small-related enterprises) and facing financial challenges you are likely eligible for free support.
The service also has qualified wellbeing counsellors who have been carefully selected for their experience in rural and regional settings. Every one of them has helped clients through personal challenges or the stresses of natural disasters such as flood, bushfires and storm events.
Visit their website: https://wswrcs.com.au/farm or Phone 1300 735 578 for more information
Rural Finance
Rural Finance delivers grant programs on behalf of the Victorian Government to help primary producers in times of need. Their page is updated as new grants become available.
Visitwww.ruralfinance.com.au/grantsfor more information