On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme

Key dates

Applications open on 8 December 2023 and will close at 5 pm (ACST) on 30 April 2024 or when funding for this round is exhausted, whichever occurs first.

Details

The Government of South Australia in partnership with the Australian Government is providing a rebate of up to 25 per cent (to a maximum of $25,000 - GST exclusive) to primary producers for the costs associated with the purchase and installation of new on-farm water infrastructure, or to repair or replace damaged infrastructure for livestock and permanent horticulture that:

  • addresses animal welfare needs during drought
  • assists primary producers to be more resilient for future droughts
  • assists primary producers to be more resilient for future droughts by protecting high value horticultural assets
  • support primary producer recovery from Natural Disasters.

Amounts

The total funding available for this program is $8 million.

The Australian Government is providing a 12.5 per cent rebate (up to $12,500) matched by the Government of South Australia (up to $12,500) to be able to offer a rebate of up to 25 per cent (max $25,000 per primary producer).

Applicants must pay the full cost of the infrastructure. After taking into consideration any rebate payable, the applicant must contribute a minimum of 75 per cent of the total cost of the infrastructure. Other government funding including grants or concessional loans or funding from insurance claims cannot be applied towards the applicant's contribution.

Eligibility

To apply, you must meet the following conditions:

  • you are a property owner, share-farmer or lessee in the livestock grazing industry or horticulture industry
  • your business is registered with the Australian Taxation Office as a primary producer, has an Australian Business Number (ABN) and is registered for GST
  • your property is located in South Australia
  • you earn more than 50 per cent of your gross income from your primary production business under normal seasonal circumstances or anticipate doing so within 3 years of this application if your farming operation commenced between 1 July 2018 and 30 April 2024. Eligibility of new entrants will be considered on a case-by-case basis
  • the water infrastructure in respect of your application is installed for livestock permanently residing on your property or for permanent horticultural plantings established on your property
  • you contributed a minimum of 75 per cent of the costs after any eligible rebate, excluding insurance or other government grants or concessional loans
  • you have not received funding from another South Australian / Australian Government program in respect of the same activities.

You must have done one of the following:

  • purchased and installed new eligible water infrastructure, or repaired or replaced damaged water infrastructure for livestock on or after 1 July 2018
  • purchased and installed new eligible water infrastructure, or repaired or replaced damaged water infrastructure for existing permanent horticultural plantings on or after 1 July 2019
  • repaired or replaced damaged eligible water infrastructure impacted by a natural disaster after 1 January 2022 with repair or replacement completed by 30 April 2024.

You are not eligible to apply for funding under the program 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.

How to apply

Before preparing and submitting an application, all applicants should read the information contained in the scheme guidelines (PDF 192.3 KB) and the terms and conditions (PDF 134.6 KB) before starting your application. All activities are to be completed prior to submitting an application.

Supporting documents

Download and complete the supporting documents for your application:

You must provide the following supporting documentation:

  • council rates: a copy of your latest council rates notice or other evidence of land ownership for the land on which the water infrastructure is installed. If the property is leased or share-farmed, please attach a copy of the current lease or share-farming agreement
  • tax invoices: copies of all tax invoices or receipts evidencing expenditure incurred and photos (or other evidence of installation) of completed water infrastructure. Tax invoices and receipts must:
    • show full details of the goods or services supplied, clearly identifiable as related to water infrastructure costs
    • identify the GST exclusive cost of those good or services
    • include the applicant's business name, address and ABN
  • approvals: copies of any approvals required to complete activities
  • evidence: demonstrates the direct damage associated with the eligible disaster, which could include:
    • photographs clearly showing damage to the property. Please name files appropriately to explain what it shows and the date the damage occurred
    • information demonstrating the financial impact of the damage, such as quotations, damage assessments, advisory reports, invoices or receipts. This information must include the name, address, date and ABN (if applicable) of the entity that has issued the quote, assessment, invoice or receipt with information clearly identifying the work required, for example: water damage.

In circumstances where direct disaster-related damage is unable to be photographed or other information (such as receipts) is not available, PIRSA may request that you provide further information.

Online application process

  1. Open the On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Scheme application form on the myPIRSA portal
  2. Login or register for myPIRSA
  3. Select 'Launch service' (blue button)
  4. To apply for ‘On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme’ service, click 'submit' (blue button)
  5. Select ‘On-farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme' approved service (green and white button)
  6. Complete the online application form and attach all of the supporting documents:
    • invoices
    • evidence of payment
    • expenditure calculation spreadsheet
    • insurance claim (if applicable)
    • photographic evidence of the water infrastructure damaged by a natural disaster (if applicable)
    • acquittal form
  7. Submit your application.

You will receive a receipt number upon submitting the online form on screen and via email.

Submitting an application does not guarantee approval of a rebate.

Applications will be assessed by PIRSA in the order they are received, and outcomes will be advised in approximately 4 weeks.

Contact

For information in relation to this grant rebate prior to submitting the application, please contact:

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

For information in relation to the status of your grant rebate, please contact:

PIRSA Grants Enquiries
Phone: 1800 931 314 (Option 2) – 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday
Email: PIRSA.Grantsenquiries@sa.gov.au

Page last reviewed: 18 Dec 2023

 


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