Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme QLD

About this grant

This program provides eligible businesses with water bill rebates issued by Seqwater and Sunwater (including Burnett Water) in relation to the 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Qld owner-operated businesses that use water for irrigation and earn primary production income.
• Businesses must:
• Have at least one owner who provides labour for the business
• Not be wholly or partly owned by an
• Have at least one owner who declares primary production income for tax purposes
• Grow crops requiring irrigation from time to time
• Have evidence of payment for bill(s) issued by seqwater or sunwater (including burnett water) related to their water allocations and usage for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years.
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What the funding covers

• Rebates on water bills.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/irrigation-pricing-rebate-scheme-qld for application details

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