Southern Forests Infrastructure Support Scheme

Find scheme information including grant application dates and guidelines, eligibility, funding available, and projects supported.

About the scheme

The Southern Forests Infrastructure Support Scheme aims to support farmers in the Warren-Donnelly region to be better prepared to meet the prospect of reduced water availability due to the impacts of climate change. The scheme will be open to eligible landowners to construct suitable infrastructure on their property that will provide better water security and improve sustainability.

The Southern Forests Infrastructure Support Scheme is delivered by the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.

Southern Forests Infrastructure Support Scheme

What funding is available?

Based upon the amount of funding requested, there are three categories of funding, which includes:

• under $20,000
• $20,001 to $50,000
• $50,001 to $100,000.

Who is eligible to apply?

The grant is for commercial horticultural producers in the Warren-Donnelly region who are keen to become more prepared for potential reduced water availability caused by climate change.

To be eligible to apply for funding, applicants must meet all the following criteria:

• be a commercial horticultural producer in the Warren-Donnelly region with a minimum annual gross turnover of $100,000 or equivalent
• demonstrate that operations are in the Warren-Donnelly region
• commit to a cash funding contribution of 50% of their project.

What type of projects are funded?

The Western Australian (WA) Government understands the climate change challenges faced by the horticultural producers in the Warren-Donnelly region and is committed to providing support.

In October 2022, the Southern Forests Irrigation Reference Group was appointed to provide advice on measures to deliver water security to the Warren-Donnelly horticulture industry.

In response to the group’s recommendations, the WA Government will co-fund projects that:

• improve water security for horticulture businesses
• provide benefits to the broader Warren-Donnelly community
• consider the water needs of the environment.