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Support for WA wheatbelt farmers to develop water supply options
Overview
A voucher program providing financial and practical support to Wheatbelt farmers in Western Australia who are planning to drill for groundwater, including geophysical surveys, drill-incentive vouchers and expert advice to help locate bedrock aquifers.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- be the landowner (or have legal rights to access, explore and drill on the land)
- have an intent to drill for water before May 2027
- business type must be a Primary Producer as defined in the grant guidelines or a Local Government Authority
- must be located within the Wheatbelt groundwater exploration eligibility area
Applicants will be expected to cover the costs of drilling and undertake drilling prior to May 2027, work collaboratively with the WaterSmart Farms team, and allow access to their properties for surveys and monitoring.
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Quick Info
Funding Amount
Up to $20,000
Closing Date
30 April 2026(-89 days left)
Eligible Locations
WA
Eligible Business Types
Government
Last updated: 2 April 2026