Victorian Drought Relief Grants 2025 – Increased Funding to Support Primary Producers

How to apply for Victorian drought relief grants 2025 and check eligibility

Updated 2 June 2025: The Grant amount has been increased to $10,000 and still requires a co-contribution.

In the Victorian Drought Relief Grants 2025 program, qualified primary producers are entitled to a grant of up to $5,000 (excluding GST). For qualification, companies are required to match the granted amount through an equal or greater co-contribution of business funds. In this way, the responsibility of enhancing drought resilience is shared by the applicant and the government.

Applicants should review the Program Guidelines carefully and confirm their eligibility. The Victorian drought relief grants 2025 are available only to primary production businesses located within approved Local Government Areas (LGAs) and postcodes. These can be found on the Rural Finance website.

If your business happens to be in an eligible location and qualifies, then this offers a chance to access important financial support to help protect your business from the effects of the drought. Getting the Victorian drought relief grants 2025 may prove to be an important move in maintaining a resilient and sustainable business.

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