Grants and Funding
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Summary of closing dates for funding/grants
*or when funding allocation is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
Links to information relating to available grants, subsidies, funding and financial support for agricultural industries in Tasmania
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On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate SchemeEligible primary producers affected by drought are able to access a 25% rebate on the costs associated with the purchase and installation of on-farm water infrastructure to provide water for their livestock and better prepare for future drought, up to a maximum rebate of $25,000 per applicant. Implementation over the three financial years 2018-19 to 2020-21.
Applications close 31 March 2021 or when funding allocation is exhausted, whichever occurs first.

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Quad Bike Safety Rebate SchemeUnder the scheme, a cash-back rebate of up to 50% of the purchase price (to a maximum of $500) for an approved operator/rollover/crush protection device is available.

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Landcare Action Grants ProgramThe Program has been established to provide State funded grant opportunities to co-invest with farmers, Landcare, and other community organisations on practical on-ground works for sustainable agriculture and Rivercare type activities.

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AgriGrowth Loan SchemeThe AgriGrowth Loan Scheme is an initiative of the Tasmanian Government providing low interest loans to Tasmanian farm businesses and agri-food businesses.

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Tamar Action GrantsThe Tamar Action Grants program provides funding for landholders to exclude stock from waterways in the Tamar Estuary and Esk River catchments through on-ground works and installation of infrastructure.

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Pasture Pathways Small Project FundIn 2020-2021 the Tasmanian Government is making $340,000 available for extension projects to help farmers develop good pasture management.

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Advancing Organic Agribusiness Grants ProgramEligible Tasmanian businesses are encouraged to apply for grants of between $1,000 and $15,000 for activities that enhances transition to organic production. Collaborative supply chain projects are highly encouraged to apply.

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Threatened Species RecoveryFund (Aust Govt)The Threatened Species Recovery Fund will support communities to actively protect Threatened Species, leverage additional investment, and assist with delivering on the Targets and Action Areas in the Threatened Species Strategy.

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Caring for our Country (Aust Gov)'Caring for our Country' is the Australian Government's natural resource management program that integrates the delivery of the existing programs - the Natural Heritage Trust, the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality, the National Landcare Program, the Environmental Stewardship Program and the Working on Country Indigenous Land and Environmental Program.

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Regional Growth FundThe Regional Growth Fund will provide grants of $10 million or more for major transformational projects which support long-term economic growth and create jobs in regions, including those undergoing structural adjustment.

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Farm Household AllowanceSupport for eligible farmers and their partners. Helping you through hardship, including drought.