DEADLINE: Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program

The Australian Government announced the $20 million Drought Resilience Innovation Challenges Pilot Program in the 2024–25 Budget. The program adopts a challenge-based approach that supports innovative solutions to address complex and multi-dimensional challenges imposed by drought and climate impacts.

• Funding available: up to $2 million per project (excluding GST)

You must apply as a consortium that includes farmers or farmer-led organisations. Your project should address one of the following challenges:

• Advancing Natural Capital and Biodiversity for Drought Preparedness and Resilience
• Innovating Water Management for Enhanced Drought Resilience in Australian Agriculture
• National Innovation for Enhancing Community Resilience to Drought in Australian Agricultural Regions