Farmers affected by last year’s storms and floods across Victoria now have more time to apply for flood recovery financial support, including grants of up to $75,000, concessional loans and assistance with transport costs. 

Delivered under the Primary Producer Flood Recovery Package as part of a suite of financial support valued at over $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 local time on Thursday 13 July 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). 

For more information on the range of financial support measures available for floods and storms from 6 October 2022 to 13 January 2023, visit Rural Finance at www.ruralfinance.com.au or call 1800 260 425. 

Quotes attributable to Member for Ripon Martha Haylett 

“Communities across our region are still recovering from the impact of last year’s floods. There is no quick fix to flood repairs, which is why I’m glad to see the deadline on these support measures extended.” 

“It’s a huge process to take stock of the damage these weather events caused while still trying to run the farm. Extending the deadline will help give farmers extra time to complete their application for financial assistance.”