Grants up to $100,000 to help primary producers rebuild and recover from the 2022 floods, providing assistance to restore production systems and rebuild essential infrastructure.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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What is the Critical Producer Grant (CPG)
Critical Producer Grants (CPG) support key primary production industries in flood-hit areas of NSW, helping them to remain viable and effectively recover to support the local and state economy.
The grants are co-funded by the Australian and NSW governments and will support primary producers hardest hit by floods to help them restore production systems and rebuild damaged essential infrastructure.
The grants target the following industries:
- Agriculture – dairy, extensive livestock (sheep and cattle), intensive livestock (pork and poultry), apiculture and broadacre cropping
- Aquaculture – oysters, mussels and fisheries
- Horticulture – turf, vegetables, berries, cut flowers and plant nurseries, perennial tree crops (nut crops, tea tree etc)
- Forestry – private native forests and timber plantations
CPG level of support
Rates of support per applicant:
- Agriculture
- dairy –up to $100,000
- extensive livestock – up to $75,000
- intensive livestock – up to $50,000
- apiculture – up to $50,000
- broadacre cropping – up to $75,000
- Aquaculture and fisheries – up to $30,000
- Horticulture
- turf – up to $75,000
- vegetables, berries, cut flowers and plant nurseries – up to $30,000
- perennial tree crops – up to $75,000
- Private native forests and timber plantations – up to $10,000 per lease
The grant funding is available per ABN.
CPG important dates
- This program is currently closed
- Register your interest here with GrantHelper
CPG important details that you will need to know
CPG objectives
The objective of the CPG is to provide funding to help primary producers and primary production enterprises impacted by the February and March 2022 NSW Severe Weather and Flooding (AGRN 1012) events to rebuild and recover in the medium to longer term, with the aim of supporting job security, future resilience and enabling future production.
The CPG is intended to complement the Special Disaster Grant (SDG), providing additional funding to primary producers in targeted industries who have sustained damages above the $75,000 provided by the SDG.
Organisations eligible for CPG support
Grants are available to primary producers and primary production enterprises in the targeted industries impacted by and operating in Local Government Areas declared under the February and March 2022 NSW Severe Weather and Flooding.
Producers and enterprises who have been approved for the full value of the SDG in the agriculture, horticulture and aquaculture industry sectors are considered eligible for additional recovery support through the CPG.
Support is also available to Private Native Forestry and timber plantation operators that were directly impacted by the 2022 floods.
Activities and costs eligible for CPG support
Eligible activities and costs are detailed in the program guidelines for each targeted industry.
Funding cannot be used for activities already covered by insurance or other government funding programs.
See your industry guidelines for full details of what you can claim – see Resources section below.
Information to prepare for the CPG application
Agriculture
- LLS rates notice for storm and flood affected property
- Lease Agreement (if you are the Lessee of a property)
Horticulture
- LLS rates notice for storm and flood affected property
- Lease Agreement (if you are the Lessee of a property)
Aquaculture and commercial fishing
- Aquaculture permit or NSW Commercial Fishing Licence/NSW Fishing Business Card
Supporting documentation and evidence is required to demonstrate costs or damage. Requirements are specific to each industry and detailed in the relevant industry guidelines – see Resources section below.
Applying for CPG
Private Native Forestry and timber plantation operators can apply via SmartyGrants.
All other primary producers can apply via the Rural Assistance Authority.
Book a no obligation discovery session with GrantHelper to explore your alignment with this grant and how we can assist you to increase your chances of success.
CPG assessment criteria
Applications will be assessed against the eligibility criteria for the relevant industry and must be supported by evidence of direct damage.
CPG resources
- Source
- Guidelines
- FAQs
- Disaster-declared LGAs
- Apply – Agriculture, Aquaculture, Horticulture
- Apply – Forestry
How do I get CPG?
You should read and understand the guidelines for your industry.
You need to ensure your organisation is eligible for the funding. Organisations that do not meet all of the eligibility criteria outlined in their industry guidelines will not be considered.
Only one application per ABN will be eligible.
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