Frequently Asked Questions

Successful projects funded under the first round include:

• Increase storage/process of pulses to encourage crop diversification
• Automated feed delivery technology
• Construction of processing plant to freeze dry fruit otherwise destined for landfill
• Construct an outdoor theatre space with alfresco dining options
• Activate air freight opportunities to enable access to new markets
• Establish hot air balloon tours.

To view a listing of the successful first round applicants and the projects they will undertake, visit the National Recovery and Resilience Agency website.

The objective is to fund projects that will:

• broaden and diversify into new industries; and
• support projects that provide opportunities to generate new economic activity and employment.

A QRIDA Sustainability Loan may be able to help fund the remainder of your project. These loans offer up to $1.3 million and can help you invest in the latest infrastructure to create a viable future for your farming business including activities that improve farming system sustainability, natural resource sustainability and financial sustainability. Eligibility criteria apply.

Enhanced land management to improve land conditions through increasing biodiversity, improved management of natural resources, and ultimately the increased sustainability and viability of primary production enterprises in the eligible area.

Successful projects funded under the first round include:

• infrastructure to mitigate flood damage and run off to own and neighbouring properties
• control evasive weeds to minimise spread into waterways and surrounding areas
• remote operations of river floodgates
• paddock division to maintain soil and grass cover to minimise run off and maximise soil health
• land regeneration to control evasive weeds, run off and soil stabilisation
• trials and demonstrations of new land management practices to promote soil health and biodiversity.

Public benefit refers to the extent in which the project will improve the natural environment not only in your primary production enterprise or business but in the greater area.

The overall project impact to the region should be addressed in the application i.e. benefit to neighbouring properties

The public benefit of the project should be addressed in Section 2 of the project plan, details may include, but are not limited to:

• how your project will increase or conserve the variety of plant and animal life (improved biodiversity)
• how the natural landscapes in the area will be more resilient to future shocks such as floods and fire
• how the project will prevent future damage to the natural environment such as the prevention of weed seed spread or eradication of pests and weeds
• how productive agricultural land will be improved in the region
• improvements to landscape health.

The calculations of your in-kind contribution is based on your best estimate.

The following figures may help guide you:

• Calculate general labour at $20 per hour
• Calculate volunteer specialist labour (for example, engineer or architect) at $45 per hour
• Calculate donated goods at the price you would pay for them if they were not donated.

Yes, you can. If eligible for the grant, you will be given conditional approval by QRIDA. This approval would be subject to you arranging your co-contribution to the equivalent amount. Eligible co-contributions can include in-kind contributions including labour, goods and services.

Yes. You may claim operating costs for additional labour and for fuel and oil costs associated with repairing damage. However, funding may not be used to repair farm machinery damaged while undertaking repair works.

Loss of income is not eligible under the Extraordinary Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant scheme.