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House of Assembly - Fifty-Fifth Parliament, First Session (55-1)
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Grant Programs

In reply to Mr WHETSTONE (Chaffey) (4 July 2023). (Estimates Committee B)

The Hon. C.M. SCRIVEN (Minister for Primary Industries and Regional Development, Minister for Forest Industries): I have been advised that:

The following table provides the requested information on grant program/funds under my responsibility for the 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years—Controlled:

Grant program/fund name Purpose of grant program/fund 2023-24 Estimate $000 2024-25 Estimate $000 2025-26 Estimate $000
Primary Industries and Regional Development
On-Farm Emergency Water Infrastructure Rebate Scheme Rebates to eligible primary producers and horticulture farmers impacted by drought or natural disasters. Rebates will support farmers to replace damaged water infrastructure or build new infrastructure to improve water use efficiency and flexibility. 4,000 - -
River Murray Flood Primary Producer Recovery Grants Support primary producers that have suffered direct loss or damage as a result of the 2022-23 River Murray floods. Grants are available for individual primary production businesses to assist with costs for clean-up and recovery. 2,950 - -
Implementation of eID for sheep and goats Assist producers with the implementation of individual electronic identification (eIDs) for sheep and goats 1,600 1,600 -
Northern Adelaide Food Park The Northern Adelaide Food Park initiative was established to create opportunities for businesses to co-locate and enable both new and existing food and beverage processors, manufacturers, food packaging specialists, cold-chain suppliers and logistic and transport companies to expand and grow. 50 - -
Agricultural Technology Revolution Increase the take up of technology by primary producers to drive improvements in efficiency in the industry. 850 850 850
Local Economic Recovery (LER) support LER aims to boost local economies by providing funding to South Australia's communities and industries most affected by 2019-20 bushfires. Vineyard and horticulture rebuilding and resilience, including cherries and olives, across Adelaide Hills, Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island. The program is co-funded by the Federal and South Australian governments under the National Bushfire Recovery Fund. 2,661 - -
Regional Growth Fund/Thriving Regions Fund Support projects that unlock new economic activity in our regions, creating jobs and strengthening regional communities. 18,293 21,062 17,814
Regional Development Australia New funding commitment for the seven non-metropolitan Regional Development Australia associations (RDAs) for a four-year term from 1 July 2022 until 30 June 2026. This funding commitment will allow RDA Boards to continue to provide vital advice and support to drive economic development in each region. 3,307 3,307 3,307
Mobile Black Spot Program This initiative provides $10 million over three years to address mobile phone black spots across South Australia.Improving mobile phone coverage within the state will contribute to improved productivity, improved safety and enhancing the reputation of the state's key tourist destinations. 2,086 - -


The following table provides details, including the value and beneficiary, or any commitments already made to be funded from the program or funds mentioned in the previous answer.

Grant program/ fund name Beneficiary/Recipient Purpose Value$
Primary Industries and Regional Development
River Murray Flood Primary Producer Recovery Grants Various recipients Support primary producers that have suffered direct loss or damage as a result of the 2022-23 River Murray floods. Grants are available for individual primary production businesses to assist with costs for clean-up and recovery. 192,622
Local Economic Recovery (LER) support Various recipients LER aims to boost local economies by providing funding to South Australia's communities and industries most affected by 2019-20 bushfires. Vineyard and horticulture rebuilding and resilience, including cherries and olives, across Adelaide Hills, Cudlee Creek and Kangaroo Island. The program is co-funded by the federal and South Australian governments under the National Bushfire Recovery Fund. 1,784,878
Agricultural Technology Revolution Various recipients Increase the take up of technology by primary producers to drive improvements in efficiency in the industry. 324,150
Implementation of eID for Sheep and Goats (PIRSA) Implementation of individual electronic identification (eIDs) for sheep and goats. 6,169,000
Regional Development Australia Seven non-metropolitan RDAs Support the development of South Australia's regions 9,475,510
Mobile Black Spot Program Various Grantees across Telstra and Optus Invest in telecommunications infrastructure to improve mobile coverage and competition across Australia 1,528,041


There are no grant programs under my responsibility for 2023-24, 2024-25 and 2025-26 financial years – Administered.

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