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The Drought Infrastructure Fund was previously known as the Farm Innovation Fund. The loan product was refocused to increase awareness and emphasise that the loan could be used for drought preparedness and mitigation.


Drought Infrastructure Fund

The NSW Government’s Drought Infrastructure Fund provided long term, low interest loans of up to $1 million to support NSW farmers to invest in permanent on-farm infrastructure to manage adverse seasonal conditions, ensure long term sustainability and improve farm productivity.



Applications are now closed

In accordance with the program guidelines, the Drought Infrastructure Fund loan is now closed to applications, as all available funds have been allocated. The Program Guidelines are linked below for reference.

Program Guidelines – Drought Infrastructure Fund Loan

The Drought Infrastructure Fund was formerly known as the Farm Innovation Fund. The Program Guidelines for the Farm Innovation Fund loan are linked below for reference.

Program Guidelines – Farm Innovation Fund Loan