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$5M funding reset for Drought Preparedness Grants

As of 1 July 2026, we are proud to announce the launch of a new funding cycle for the Queensland Government’s Drought Preparedness Grants Scheme.

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QRIDA's Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Learn about QRIDA's purpose, vision and objectives.

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North West QLD brothers forge their own path on the family station

Find out how Luke and Jake Anning used a QRIDA First Start Loan to make their start agriculture.

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Dairy farm's cost-savvy hack makes cow comfort 'Cono-key'

The Conochie family has saved tens of thousands of dollars on a new centre pivot irrigator and feed shed to prepare for the next drought.

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Disaster recovery grants and loans available for primary producers, small businesses and non-profit organisations

Find out more about the financial assistance available from QRIDA for the recent disaster events in Queensland

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Need help with your QRIDA disaster recovery application?

Book a personalised virtual QRIDA Connect session with a Disaster Support Officer at a time that suits you.

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Our team in regional Queensland, helping you

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"Anybody who's thinking about getting ready for drought - look at QRIDA. They have amazing assistance and amazing people there to help you with any application and progress your business to be better prepared." - Stewart Conochie, fourth-generation dairy farmer

“We got the Drought Preparedness Grant to build a commodity shed. The shed was roughly $75,000; we got the concrete floor where we put the cotton seed and we do our own hay and silage." - Anthony Curtis, Charbray breeder

“It’s an awesome feeling we’ve got water all the time, everywhere we want it. We can utilise 100 per cent of the place and you’ve got that in the back of your mind that you’re safe with water and that’s the biggest commodity." Matt Lisle, grazier.

“There were crossings washed out, there was topsoil pushed off paddocks, there was trash over the top of cane. It was just a disaster; you didn’t even know where to start. That grant got us through to keep going." - Mathew Di Mauro, cane and watermelon grower

"I'd definitely recommend QRIDA. Especially for a first-generation farmer to get some land that you can sink your teeth into and get going initially with such a higher capital cost.” - Nathan Cleasby, crayfish producer

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$5M funding reset for Drought Preparedness Grants

As of 1 July 2026, we are proud to announce the launch of a new funding cycle for the Queensland Government’s Drought Preparedness Grants Scheme.

QRIDA's Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Learn about QRIDA's purpose, vision and objectives.

North West QLD brothers forge their own path on the family station

Find out how Luke and Jake Anning used a QRIDA First Start Loan to make their start agriculture.

Dairy farm's cost-savvy hack makes cow comfort 'Cono-key'

The Conochie family has saved tens of thousands of dollars on a new centre pivot irrigator and feed shed to prepare for the next drought.

Disaster recovery grants and loans available for primary producers, small businesses and non-profit organisations

Find out more about the financial assistance available from QRIDA for the recent disaster events in Queensland

Need help with your QRIDA disaster recovery application?

Book a personalised virtual QRIDA Connect session with a Disaster Support Officer at a time that suits you.

Our team in regional Queensland, helping you

Find your local Regional Area Manager today.

"Anybody who's thinking about getting ready for drought - look at QRIDA. They have amazing assistance and amazing people there to help you with any application and progress your business to be better prepared." - Stewart Conochie, fourth-generation dairy farmer

“We got the Drought Preparedness Grant to build a commodity shed. The shed was roughly $75,000; we got the concrete floor where we put the cotton seed and we do our own hay and silage." - Anthony Curtis, Charbray breeder

“It’s an awesome feeling we’ve got water all the time, everywhere we want it. We can utilise 100 per cent of the place and you’ve got that in the back of your mind that you’re safe with water and that’s the biggest commodity." Matt Lisle, grazier.

“There were crossings washed out, there was topsoil pushed off paddocks, there was trash over the top of cane. It was just a disaster; you didn’t even know where to start. That grant got us through to keep going." - Mathew Di Mauro, cane and watermelon grower

"I'd definitely recommend QRIDA. Especially for a first-generation farmer to get some land that you can sink your teeth into and get going initially with such a higher capital cost.” - Nathan Cleasby, crayfish producer

I know what I'm looking for

Use the search bar or the quick links to access the information you need.

Programs and services for a range of areas and industries

We're doing more for Queensland

See some of our most recent milestones as of 1 June 2026.

201

$6.42 billion+

$1.25 billion+

287,445+

Get in touch

Have a question, need some help or would like more information?
We're here to help you.

News and events for your region

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Acknowledgement of Country

$5M funding reset for Drought Preparedness Grants

As of 1 July 2026, we are proud to announce the launch of a new funding cycle for the Queensland Government’s Drought Preparedness Grants Scheme.

QRIDA's Strategic Plan 2026-2030

Learn about QRIDA's purpose, vision and objectives.

North West QLD brothers forge their own path on the family station

Find out how Luke and Jake Anning used a QRIDA First Start Loan to make their start agriculture.

Dairy farm's cost-savvy hack makes cow comfort 'Cono-key'

The Conochie family has saved tens of thousands of dollars on a new centre pivot irrigator and feed shed to prepare for the next drought.

Disaster recovery grants and loans available for primary producers, small businesses and non-profit organisations

Find out more about the financial assistance available from QRIDA for the recent disaster events in Queensland

Need help with your QRIDA disaster recovery application?

Book a personalised virtual QRIDA Connect session with a Disaster Support Officer at a time that suits you.

Our team in regional Queensland, helping you

Find your local Regional Area Manager today.

"Anybody who's thinking about getting ready for drought - look at QRIDA. They have amazing assistance and amazing people there to help you with any application and progress your business to be better prepared." - Stewart Conochie, fourth-generation dairy farmer

“We got the Drought Preparedness Grant to build a commodity shed. The shed was roughly $75,000; we got the concrete floor where we put the cotton seed and we do our own hay and silage." - Anthony Curtis, Charbray breeder

“It’s an awesome feeling we’ve got water all the time, everywhere we want it. We can utilise 100 per cent of the place and you’ve got that in the back of your mind that you’re safe with water and that’s the biggest commodity." Matt Lisle, grazier.

“There were crossings washed out, there was topsoil pushed off paddocks, there was trash over the top of cane. It was just a disaster; you didn’t even know where to start. That grant got us through to keep going." - Mathew Di Mauro, cane and watermelon grower

"I'd definitely recommend QRIDA. Especially for a first-generation farmer to get some land that you can sink your teeth into and get going initially with such a higher capital cost.” - Nathan Cleasby, crayfish producer

I know what I'm looking for

Use the search bar or the quick links to access the information you need.

Programs and services for a range of areas and industries

We're doing more for Queensland

See some of our most recent milestones as of 1 June 2026.

201

$6.42 billion+

$1.25 billion+

287,445+

Get in touch

Have a question, need some help or would like more information?We're here to help you.

News and events for your region

Like or follow QRIDA on socials

Have a question, need some help or would like more information?
We're here to help you.