DAFF - Future Drought Fund Updates

Monday, July 29, 2024


 

Future Drought Fund Updates

New grant rounds coming soon

 

Dear Subscriber,

The Future Drought Fund (FDF) is forecasting the release of 2 new grant rounds in 2024:

1. Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming Practices Program Round 2

This program builds on the success of the existing Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming Practices Program which is delivering projects to investigate innovative and transformational farming practices to build drought resilience.
 
$40.3 million will be available through an open competitive grant process for projects between $3 million and $8 million from 2024-25 until 2029-30.
 
Round 2 will include an expanded list of eligible agricultural industries.

Explore more: 
Long-term Trials of Drought Resilient Farming Practices Program Round 2
 
2. Resilient Landscapes Program 

The program requires applicants to demonstrate how proven practices, technology and approaches can be used to manage natural resources and contribute to building drought and climate resilience.

$40 million will be available through an open competitive grant process for projects between $2 million and $6 million from 2024-25 until 2029-30.

Explore more: 
Resilient Landscapes Program

Further details will be published when the grant rounds open, so stay subscribed to ensure you receive all the necessary information.

Regards,
The Future Drought Fund team