Delivered under the Primary Producer Flood Recovery Package as part of a suite of financial support measures, valued at more than $300 million, the support package is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian governments through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements.
Eligible primary producers now have until 4pm on Thursday, July 13 to apply for the:
- Primary Producer Flood Recovery Grant (up to $75,000);
- Rural Landholder Grant (up to $25,000);
- Flood Recovery Transport Support Program (up to $15,000); and
- Primary Producer Flood Recovery Concessional Loan (up to $250,000).
Federal Emergency Management Minister Murray Watt said the extension would help ensure farm businesses and communities were supported in the clean-up and recovery.
“Last year’s disaster caused significant damage and disruption to communities across Victoria, through flash flooding, landslips, road damage and closures and impacts from fallen trees,” Senator Watt said.
“We know that for farmers especially, cleaning-up, managing disease and pests, and the shortage of contractors are serious challenges which may have impacted their ability to consider financial assistance.
“By extending the date for applications, we’re making sure farmers who were affected later have time to assess damages and complete their applications for financial support.”
Victorian Agriculture Minister Gayle Tierney said the extension of time for the submission of applications would help relieve some of the workload farmers were dealing with.
“By extending the date of our flood recovery support, we’re making sure farmers who were affected later have more time to assess damages and complete their applications for financial assistance,” she said.
“The Primary Producer Flood Recovery Package will be essential in helping farmers get their businesses back on track and thriving once again.
For more information on the range of financial support measures available for the storm and floods between October 2022 to January 2023, visit Rural Finance at www.ruralfinance.com.au or phone 1800 260 425.
