Landholder and Community Grants

Are you a young producer, researcher or extension professional aged 35 or under passionate about the future of livestock? SALRC Incorprated is offering scholarships to attend Livestock 2026 - From Data to Dollars: Turning AI into Real Farm Value in Wagga - 21-22 October. Applications close 4 September 2026.

Blackberry is one of the Kiewa Catchment's most persistent weeds, but you don't have to tackle it alone.

The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) has announced the opening of the Timber and Fibre Innovation Fund (TFIF).

Support from community is an important part of getting back on track for farmers and farming families in drought and bushfire recovery 🫶 Grants of up to $5000 are available for events and activities that support mental health and wellbeing. Look Over the Farm Gate is managed by the National Centre for Farmer Health on behalf of the Victorian Government.

Applications are now open for the Trees on Farms Utilisation Program. Eligible Victorian landowners can receive a free expert assessment of their timber plantations, including tailored management advice and potential market pathways. Applications close 5pm, Friday 28 August 2026.

The “Repair of rural fencing and fire control line and stabilisation policy” enables the Victorian Government to pay half the cost of materials to repair or replace bushfire damaged fencing of agricultural land bordering national parks, State parks and State forests to its pre-existing standard.

The Australian Government has introduced the RIC Drought Hardship Loan to support farm businesses experiencing severe and prolonged drought.

Agriculture Victoria provides practical help for farmers affected by bushfires

The Victorian Government is giving farmers an extra $75 million to help with drought. This adds to the $69 million already provided, making a total of $144 million in support.

Applications or Expressions of Interest for these grants have now closed. Details of previous grant programs are provided for reference.