The On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Rebate Scheme is for primary producers to implement infrastructure projects that assist with managing current drought conditions and strengthen preparedness for future droughts.

Where payment is made in advance, eligible activities must be completed within 6 months of receiving grant funds.

Only one application will be accepted per ABN for a primary production business, except for Tier 1 applicants who applied on or before 17 April 2025 who are eligible to access additional funding under Tier 2.

Tier 1: 75% rebate - grants of up to $5,000 (GST exclusive)

Successful applicants must be able to cover the full cost of the infrastructure and will be reimbursed through the grant for 75% of the total cost up to a maximum grant of $5,000 GST exclusive. Applicants must contribute at least 25% of the total infrastructure cost.

Applicants that have already applied or been approved for Tier 1 funding will have the opportunity to access additional funding under Tier 2. This will be up to the difference between the funding already allocated and the maximum funding available under Tier 2.

Tier 2: 50% rebate - grants of up to $20,000 (GST exclusive)

Successful applicants must be able to cover the full cost of the infrastructure and will be reimbursed through the grant for 50% of the total cost up to a maximum grant of $20,000 GST exclusive. Applicants must contribute at least 50% of the total infrastructure cost.

Other State or Federal Government funding, including grants, concessional loans, or insurance claim funds, cannot be used towards the applicant's contribution.

Eligibility

To apply for this rebate, the following conditions must be met:

• You are a property owner, share-farmer or lessee in the primary production industry.
• You are a commercial apiarist (managing at least 50 hives).
• Your business is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a Primary Producer and has an Australian Business Number (ABN) that was registered as at 26 November 2024 and is registered for GST.
• Your property is located in South Australia.
• As the property owner and operator, share-farmer or lessee:
  • you earn more than 50% of your gross income from your primary production business under normal seasonal circumstances, OR
  • you have commenced your farming operation within the last 12 months and 50 per cent of your gross income will be derived from your Primary Production Business within three years of the date of your Application. Eligibility of new entrants will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• You are required to make payment of a minimum 25% of the costs for Tier 1 applications and a minimum of 50% of the costs for any Tier 2 application after any eligible rebate, excluding insurance, other Government grants or concessional loans.
• The drought infrastructure in respect of your application is installed on your property and improves drought management and preparedness.
• You purchased and installed new eligible drought infrastructure, or repaired or replaced existing eligible drought infrastructure on or after 26 November 2024.
• You have not received funding from another South Australian or Australian Government program in respect of the same activities.

You are not eligible to apply for funding under the scheme if you did not meet all the terms and conditions placed on any previous Government of South Australia funding, grant or concessional loan provided to you.

• Phone: 1800 931 314
• Email: PIRSA.Recovery@sa.gov.au