The RDRP program commences in Queensland. Five regions participate in the pilot round:
- Torres Strait & Cape York
- Darling Downs
- South West
- Burdekin & Charters Towers
- Fitzroy & Capricornia
- Wet Tropics
- Gulf Hinterland
- Townsville & Palm Island
- South East Queensland
- Greater Whitsunday
- North West
- Mary
- Burnett
- Central West
RDRPs from pilot regions approved and published.
Regions are funded for Implementation Officers and identified priority activities.
All 14 regions in QLD have a published RDR Plan
Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority scheme opens
Regions apply for remuneration grants (Round 1). Rolling application rounds continue 2026-2029.
Phase 1 activities complete by 30 Nov 2026.
Phase 1 acquittal complete by 26 Feb 2027.
Implementation Phase 2 activities complete by
29 June 2029
Phase 2 acquittal complete by 28 Sep 2029.
Funding Rounds
| Process and timeframes for lodgment, assessment and approval of draft Eligibility Notices. Once your Eligibility Notice is approved, applicants can apply for financial assistance via QRIDA. | QRIDA | |||
| Rounds | Applications due from regions on draft Eligibility Notices by: | Pre-assessment and CDOC[1] endorsement. Region advised of ‘in-principle’ approval by: | Chief Executive approvals | Applications to QRIDA for funding with final Eligibility Notices |
| 1 | 14 August 2026 Remuneration grant activities only* | By end September 2026 | By end October 2026 | Applications made by the regional entities following receipt of the final Eligibility Notice by the Chief Executive (Director-General, Department of Primary Industries) |
| 2 | 15 September 2026 | By end October 2026 | By end November 2026 | |
| 3 | 15 January 2027 | By end February 2027 | By end March 2027 | |
| 4 | 15 March 2027 | By end April 2027 | By end May 2027 | |
| 5 | 14 May 2027 | By end June 2027 | By end July 2027 | |
| 6 | 15 July 2027 | By end August 2027 | By end September 2027 | |
| 7 | 15 September 2027 | By end October 2027 | By end November 2027 | |
| 8 | 14 January 2028 | By end February 2028 | By end March 2028 | |
| 9 | 15 March 2028 | By end April 2028 | By end May 2028 | |
| 10 | 15 May 2028 | By end June 2028 | By end July 2028 | |
| 11 | 14 July 2028 | By end August 2028 | By end September 2028 | |
| 12 | 15 September 2028 | By end October 2028 | By end November 2028 | |
| 13 | 15 January 2029 | By end February 2029 | By end March 2029 | |
Phase 2 implementation completed by Friday, 29 June 2029.
Phase 2 acquittal period (administrative close out activities with QRIDA) completed by Friday, 28 September 2029.
[1] Climate and Drought Oversight Committee
*Round 1 remuneration grant application due date allows for continuity of Implementation Officer engagement from Phase 1 to Phase 2, factoring in assessment and approval timeframes. Remuneration grants can still be lodged in future rounds, with consideration of the assessment and approval timeframes.