Event funding for local not-for-profit groups
Community Grants Program
Information for people impacted by the emergency services levy as well as drought and dry season conditions
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From 1 July 2025, the Fire Services Property Levy (FSPL) will be replaced by the Emergency Services and Volunteers Fund (ESVF).
More information about the change and details of the ESVF are available via the Department of Treasury and Finance website.
An ESVF frequently asked questions (FAQ) guide is also available.
Support package information referred to in the FAQ guide include the following:
Full details of the drought support package are available from Agriculture Victoria.
This includes an additional partial rebate of the ESVF for farmers eligible for the infrastructure grants program (On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants). More information about the program and a full list of eligible LGAs is available here.
Full details of the following ongoing services is provided at Agriculture Victoria's Dry Season Support webpage.