Bushfire Industry Recovery Package - Supply Chain Support Grants

Aquaculture permit holders affected by bushfire since August 2019 can apply for grants of up to $20,000 per aquaculture business, to assist in the targeted recovery of their production. Funds are to be matched by an equal cash or in-kind contribution from the business. This includes shellfish businesses impacted by ash and fireground runoff, as well as oyster and mussel aquaculture and land-based aquaculture permit holders.

For more information see Supply Chain Support Grants - Aquaculture guidelines and FAQs. Applications open 19 May 2020 - 12 June 2020 5pm (AEST).

Dairy farming businesses directly impacted by bushfire since August 2019 can apply for grants up to $200,000 per dairy farm business to support their recovery. Given the compounding issues faced by dairy farming businesses over several years including drought and longer-term industry pressures, co-contributions are not required to access this funding.

For more information see Supply Chain Support Grants - Dairy guidelines and FAQs. Applications open 19 May 2020 - 12 June 2020 5pm (AEST).

Horticulture businesses directly impacted by bushfire since August 2019 can apply for grants to assist in the recovery of production. Grants are available per hectare depending on the extent of damage, orchard style, or type of perennial tree and berry crop. Funds are to be matched by an equal cash or in-kind contribution from the business.

For more information see Supply Chain Support Grants - Horticulture guidelines and FAQs. Applications open 19 May 2020 - 12 June 2020 5pm (AEST).

Viticulturalists who have been impacted by bushfire since August 2019 can apply for grants to assist in the recovery of their farms and vineyards. Given the unique impacts of the fire season on viticultural businesses, eligible applicants will be able to apply for one of the below forms of support.

Repair and Replanting Grant - Businesses which had vineyards in active production which were directly damaged by fire. Grants are available up to $20,000 per burnt hectare, to be matched by an equal cash or in-kind contribution from the business.

Recovery Grant (non-disaster declared areas) - Businesses outside the declared LGAs that have suffered smoke taint. A smoke taint test, or similar evidence will be required to demonstrate impact, and proof of a decline in revenue of 40% or more in a 3-month period, compared to the same period in the previous year, as a result of the bushfire. Grants are available up to $10,000 per business, no co-contribution required.

For more information see Supply Chain Support Grants - Viticulture guidelines and FAQs. Applications open 19 May 2020 - 12 June 2020 5pm (AEST).