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Frequently asked questions

If you are successful in receiving a grant you will be required to enter into a legally binding funding agreement with QRIDA. For more information on your grant obligations please read the guidelines.

Yes. All applicant entities need to be registered for GST.

At least 10 percent of the total project funding must be a cash contribution from you, the recipient. 

The remainder of your contribution can be in the form of a bank loan, your own funds, project partner funds or in-kind contributions such as land or labour. 

Government assistance of any kind cannot be used to make up the 50 per cent contribution.
 

There is no requirement to transfer cash to QRIDA. However, you must be able to demonstrate it is available at the outset of the project for use in accordance with the project plan. 

DPI in-kind work on the project does not count towards the applicant’s in-kind total.

You can apply for both grants, however, you can only claim for the eligible items/invoices once.

Yes, you are eligible for a rebate for this grant if the purchasing and distributing emergency fodder for livestock costs occurring between 1 March – 14 April 2023 and removing and disposing livestock that died because of, or in connection with, the eligible disaster occurring between 1 March to 1 August 2023.

This assistance is not eligible for those affected that do not wish to re-establish the primary production enterprise. To be eligible for this grant you must intent to re-establish the primary production enterprise in the define disaster area. Please see the eligibility criteria for more information. 

If you would like to discuss an application or apply for a review of a decision email Approvedadvisers@des.qld.gov.au.

To apply for a rebate under the program complete and submit your application form and supporting information via the QRIDA online portal.

A suitably qualified professional adviser (e.g. accountancy advice, agronomic advice, financial planning, flood mapping, soil mapping and assessment). 

Yes, if you live in one of the defined disaster areas you may be eligible under the Scheme.

No, the primary producer chooses which adviser best suits their situation.

You are still eligible provided you received the advice on or after 18 May 2022.

No, the suitably qualified professional providing the advice cannot be the applicant.

Yes. Evidence of payment for the eligible professional advice and a copy of the IRRO endorsed flood management plan will be required when submitting the application. 

Applicants can submit multiple applications while the scheme is open, up to the total eligible amount of $7,500.

Rebate funding is not guaranteed at any stage of the application process and applications will be assessed in order of receipt. 

No. You cannot obtain the rebate if you have received other Government funding for the same eligible advice. 

If your application is successful QRIDA will reimburse the funds to your nominated bank account if you have provided evidence of already paid invoices.

If you believe you are eligible for the Fisheries Structural Adjustment Scheme but have not received any written correspondence from the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) please call 13 25 23 or email future.fishing@daf.qld.gov.au

To apply for assistance, you will need to download and complete an application form. 

Please do not send links with your application form. If the file is too large, please send multiple emails or as a zip file attachment. 

Email your application to fisheriesstructuraladjustment@qrida.qld.gov.au or alternatively, please print and post your completed application to QRIDA at the address below:

GPO Box 211, Brisbane QLD 4001
 

If your application is successful QRIDA will pay the funds to your nominated bank account. 

If you have queries on the catch history records that have been provided by the Department of Primary Industries please call 13 25 23 or email FishDataCoordinator@daf.qld.gov.au.