Exclusion Fencing Recovery Grants now open

 

Landowners impacted by the 2025 Western Queensland floods can now apply for up to $500,000 in assistance to repair damaged exclusion fencing.

Assistance is available to eligible landowners in Quilpie, Balonne, Bulloo, Murweh and Paroo through the Exclusion Fencing Recovery Grant program (EFRG). EFRG is being delivered in these areas by Quilpie Shire Council.

Quick facts:

  • Landowners from Balonne, Bulloo, Murweh, Paroo and Quilpie can apply to the EFRG.

  • EFRG Program funding is specific to exclusion fencing damaged in the 2025 Western Queensland floods.

  • Landowners can apply for up to $500,000 in assistance to repair and/or replace damaged exclusion fencing.

  • It’s easy to start the process. Send an Expression of Interest email to EFRG@quilpie.qld.gov.au by 31 March 2026. Project Officer Maree Tulley is ready to assist you.

Full applications are due by 30 April 2026 via the online application portal.

To learn more about the EFRG visit Exclusion Fencing Recovery Grants | Quilpie Shire Council

This program is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA).

 
 
Aleisha Domrow