The North Queensland Economic Diversification Grants are for projects that broaden and diversify economic opportunities in areas impacted by the 2019 North Queensland Monsoon Trough.
North Queensland Economic Diversification Grants

Program information
Co-contribution grants of between $10,000 and $500,000 were available on a competitive basis for projects in the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors that diversify existing industries, start new ones and lead to more jobs.
Expressions of interest closed March 19 2021. Grants are being assessed on a competitive basis and successful EOI applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
For further details, including eligible areas, guidelines and frequently asked questions see below.
The North Queensland Economic Diversification Grants are funded by the Australian Government and administered by QRIDA.
Eligible areas
- Burdekin Shire Council
- Burke Shire Council
- Carpentaria Shire Council
- Charters Towers Regional Council
- Cloncurry Shire Council
- Douglas Shire Council
- Etheridge Shire Council
- Flinders Shire Council
- Hinchinbrook Shire Council
- McKinlay Shire Council
- Richmond Shire Council
- Townsville City Council
- Whitsunday Regional Council
- Winton Shire Council
Round 1 key dates
1 February 2021 | Expressions of Interest (EOI) open |
19 March 2021 | EOI close |
By 16 April 2021 | EOI outcomes will be advised and successful submissions invited to lodge a full application |
By 9 July 2021 | Full applications close |
By 20 August 2021 | Applicants will be notified of outcomes |
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Program information
Co-contribution grants of between $10,000 and $500,000 were available on a competitive basis for projects in the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors that diversify existing industries, start new ones and lead to more jobs.
Expressions of interest closed March 19 2021. Grants are being assessed on a competitive basis and successful EOI applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
For further details, including eligible areas, guidelines and frequently asked questions see below.
The North Queensland Economic Diversification Grants are funded by the Australian Government and administered by QRIDA.
Eligible areas
- Burdekin Shire Council
- Burke Shire Council
- Carpentaria Shire Council
- Charters Towers Regional Council
- Cloncurry Shire Council
- Douglas Shire Council
- Etheridge Shire Council
- Flinders Shire Council
- Hinchinbrook Shire Council
- McKinlay Shire Council
- Richmond Shire Council
- Townsville City Council
- Whitsunday Regional Council
- Winton Shire Council
Round 1 key dates
1 February 2021 | Expressions of Interest (EOI) open |
19 March 2021 | EOI close |
By 16 April 2021 | EOI outcomes will be advised and successful submissions invited to lodge a full application |
By 9 July 2021 | Full applications close |
By 20 August 2021 | Applicants will be notified of outcomes |
Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsGet in touch
Have a question, need some help or would like more information? We're here to help you.
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Program information
Co-contribution grants of between $10,000 and $500,000 were available on a competitive basis for projects in the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors that diversify existing industries, start new ones and lead to more jobs.
Expressions of interest closed March 19 2021. Grants are being assessed on a competitive basis and successful EOI applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
For further details, including eligible areas, guidelines and frequently asked questions see below.
The North Queensland Economic Diversification Grants are funded by the Australian Government and administered by QRIDA.
Eligible areas
- Burdekin Shire Council
- Burke Shire Council
- Carpentaria Shire Council
- Charters Towers Regional Council
- Cloncurry Shire Council
- Douglas Shire Council
- Etheridge Shire Council
- Flinders Shire Council
- Hinchinbrook Shire Council
- McKinlay Shire Council
- Richmond Shire Council
- Townsville City Council
- Whitsunday Regional Council
- Winton Shire Counci
Round 1 key dates
1 February 2021 | Expressions of Interest (EOI) open |
19 March 2021 | EOI close |
By 16 April 2021 | EOI outcomes will be advised and successful submissions invited to lodge a full application |
By 9 July 2021 | Full applications close |
By 20 August 2021 | Applicants will be notified of outcomes |
Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsGet in touch
Have a question, need some help or would like more information? We're here to help you.
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Program information
Co-contribution grants of between $10,000 and $500,000 were available on a competitive basis for projects in the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors that diversify existing industries, start new ones and lead to more jobs.
Expressions of interest closed March 19 2021. Grants are being assessed on a competitive basis and successful EOI applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
For further details, including eligible areas, guidelines and frequently asked questions see below.
The North Queensland Economic Diversification Grants are funded by the Australian Government and administered by QRIDA.
Eligible areas
- Burdekin Shire Council
- Burke Shire Council
- Carpentaria Shire Council
- Charters Towers Regional Council
- Cloncurry Shire Council
- Douglas Shire Council
- Etheridge Shire Council
- Flinders Shire Council
- Hinchinbrook Shire Council
- McKinlay Shire Council
- Richmond Shire Council
- Townsville City Council
- Whitsunday Regional Council
- Winton Shire Council
Round 1 key dates
1 February 2021 | Expressions of Interest (EOI) open |
19 March 2021 | EOI close |
By 16 April 2021 | EOI outcomes will be advised and successful submissions invited to lodge a full application |
By 9 July 2021 | Full applications close |
By 20 August 2021 | Applicants will be notified of outcomes |
Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsGet in touch
Have a question, need some help or would like more information? We're here to help you.
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Program information
Co-contribution grants of between $10,000 and $500,000 were available on a competitive basis for projects in the agricultural and non-agricultural sectors that diversify existing industries, start new ones and lead to more jobs.
Expressions of interest closed March 19 2021. Grants are being assessed on a competitive basis and successful EOI applicants will be invited to submit a full application.
For further details, including eligible areas, guidelines and frequently asked questions see below.
The North Queensland Economic Diversification Grants are funded by the Australian Government and administered by QRIDA.
Eligible areas
- Burdekin Shire Council
- Burke Shire Council
- Carpentaria Shire Council
- Charters Towers Regional Council
- Cloncurry Shire Council
- Douglas Shire Council
- Etheridge Shire Council
- Flinders Shire Council
- Hinchinbrook Shire Council
- McKinlay Shire Council
- Richmond Shire Council
- Townsville City Council
- Whitsunday Regional Council
- Winton Shire Council
Round 1 key dates
1 February 2021 | Expressions of Interest (EOI) open |
19 March 2021 | EOI close |
By 16 April 2021 | EOI outcomes will be advised and successful submissions invited to lodge a full application |
By 9 July 2021 | Full applications close |
By 20 August 2021 | Applicants will be notified of outcomes |
Frequently asked questions
View all FAQsGet in touch
Have a question, need some help or would like more information? We're here to help you.
News, events & stories
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Further disaster assistance available to support Queensland communities and primary producers
3 April 2021 Disaster assistance has been extended to assist the recovery of additional communities and primary producers… -
Understanding a rural lender’s perspective: Tips to help farmers get finance ready
30 March 2021 Primary producers applying for a loan from their commercial bank or a government lender have been given an… -
Read QRIDA's Autumn 2021 Prime Focus Newsletter
Read how Burdekin canegrowers, Bruce and Natasha Davies, accessed a North Queensland Restocking, Replanting and On-Farm…