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Current Grants and Assistance
Information about Grants can also be found on Grantslink
Agriculture and Rural Australia
Drought Assistance
The Australian Government is lending practical support to drought affected farmers and rural communities through income support, interest rate relief, and free personal and financial counselling. More information...
- Exceptional Circumstances Exit Grants
- Exceptional Circumstances Relief Payment
- Irrigation Management Grant
- Professional Advice and Planning Grant
- Rural Financial Counselling Service
- Country Women’s Association - emergency aid grants
Australia’s Farming Future – Climate Change and Adjustment Program
Australia’s Farming Future is one of the Australian Government’s key initiatives for primary industries. It provides $130 million over four years to help primary producers adapt and respond to climate change. This initiative commences 1 July 2008. More information...
Forestry
The Tasmanian Community Forest Agreement
Is a joint commitment of the Australian and Tasmanian Governments to enhanced protection of Tasmania’s forest environment and growth in the Tasmanian forest industry and forestry jobs. The Governments are committing over $250 million to revitalise the timber industry and preserve old-growth forests. More information...
Natural Resources
Natural Resources Funding Programs
There are a number of Natural Resource funding programs offered by the Australian Government. More information...
Healthy Soils for Sustainable Farms Program
The Australian Government has committed $5 million to 2007-08 for a Healthy Soils for Sustainable Farms Program, as part of the 2004 election commitment, to establish stronger links between soil health, rainfall management, agricultural production and water catchment management. More information...