The Tasmanian Government is offering a rebate to livestock primary producers on King and Flinders Islands to:
These rebates address animal welfare needs and improve resilience to drought.
Recipients must demonstrate that they are from the grazing industry. Other eligible primary producers on the Islands will be considered on a case by case basis.
Status: Open
Applications will close 24 December 2024 or until funds are exhausted.
Evidence that project activities are completed will need provided by 30 June 2025.
Applications can be submitted online:
The KFI Scheme provides a one off 25% rebate up to $15,000 (GST Exclusive) to eligible primary producers for the costs associated with the purchase and installation of eligible on farm water infrastructure and/or repairs.
The guidelines provide information about the KFI Scheme, including eligibility criteria, application and assessment processes and other important information.
King and Flinders Island Farm Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme - Grant Guidelines (PDF 326Kb)
More information can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions below:
King and Flinders Island Farm Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme - FAQs (PDF 242Kb)
Farm business resilience
An additional $2,500 (GST Exclusive) Rebate is available to primary producers who can provide evidence of an existing drought risk management plan or completed Farm Business Resilience (FBR) Plan.
We encourage you to participate in the Farm Business Resilience (FBR) Program to either review or develop a farm plan. If you have an existing plan to submit with your application please make sure that:
the Plan is tailored and fit for purpose for each farm business enterprise
identifies risks and actions to build resilience
outlines an approach as to how the farm business enterprise will implement actions
outlines how the farm business enterprise will monitor/review progress against the plan
The strategic planning and risk elements should address people and culture, business risks including farm safety and natural resource management components of the farm.
The FBR Program is being delivered by either DairyTas or RMCG.
Interested farmers can enrol in the FBR Program to receive subsidised training and coaching to complete their Plans by 30 June 2025.
To help you with the process, please contact AgriGrowth Tasmania via FarmPoint at farmpoint@nre.tas.gov.au or phone 1300 292 292.
More information
The KFI Scheme is funded by the Tasmanian Government and is administered by AgriGrowth Tasmania.
The King and Flinders Island Farm Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme (KFI Scheme) supports the development of drought resilient farming businesses, and recognises the specific circumstances and extra costs involved for agribusiness on the Bass Strait Islands.
Please note the KFI Scheme is separate to the On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme which closed on 31 December 2023.