Regional Drought Resilience
The Regional Drought Resilience Planning Program supports Mid West communities to prepare for and adapt to dry seasons, drought and a changing climate.
Delivered through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the Western Australian Government, the program brings together local governments, industry, community organisations and regional stakeholders to identify practical actions that strengthen economic, environmental and social resilience.
In the Mid West, the program is delivered by the Mid West Development Commission in partnership with local governments, grower groups and regional communities.
The program has delivered two Regional Drought Resilience Plans covering the Mid West and North Midlands regions. These plans identify locally developed priorities and actions to strengthen resilience, support regional collaboration and guide future investment.
Mid West (Pilot) Regional Drought Resilience Plan
Developed in partnership with the City of Greater Geraldton and the Shires of Chapman Valley and Northampton.
Download the Mid West (Pilot) Regional Drought Resilience Plan
North Midlands Regional Drought Resilience Plan
Developed in partnership with the Shires of Carnamah, Coorow, Irwin, Mingenew, Morawa, Perenjori and Three Springs.
The North Midlands Plan is now progressing through implementation, with projects and initiatives focused on strengthening agricultural, community, economic, environmental and water resilience across the subregion.
Download the Mid West (North Midlands) Regional Drought Resilience Plan
Implementation activities
The Regional Drought Resilience Plans are progressing through implementation across the Mid West through a range of initiatives, including:
Mid West (Pilot)
- Community Resilience Coordinator
- Drifting Weather Buoy Business Case
North Midlands
- Community Grants Program
- Agrifood Strategy
- Destination Strategy
- Water Security Review
- Resilient Landscapes Review
Important links
About the Regional Drought Resilience Planning program
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development - Future Drought Fund
North Midlands Regional Drought Resilience Plan Community Grant
Applications for the North Midlands Regional Drought Resilience Plan Community Grant open on 22 June 2026.
The Community Grant Program provides funding of up to $15,000 for projects that strengthen drought resilience across the North Midlands subregion.
The program supports locally led initiatives that help communities prepare for dry seasons, build resilience, strengthen local networks and create lasting benefits for the region.
Eligible applicants include local governments, incorporated community organisations, industry groups, Aboriginal Corporations, eligible businesses and auspiced community groups operating within the North Midlands subregion.
Projects may support:
- Agricultural resilience
- Community resilience and wellbeing
- Regional economic resilience and diversification
- Environmental and landscape resilience
- Water security awareness and water literacy initiatives.
The grant program forms part of the implementation of the North Midlands Regional Drought Resilience Plan and is jointly supported through the Australian Government's Future Drought Fund and the Western Australian Government.
Applications open: to be advised.
Applications close: to be advised.
For full eligibility requirements, funding guidelines and application details, visit the links below:
Smartygrants online application
North Midlands RDRP Community Grants Scheme Guidelines