Forest Industries Innovation Fund Loan Scheme
This fund has up to $3 million available to undertake projects that support innovation and the exploration of new market for forest products. Loans of up to 100% of the net, GST exclusive cost of the works to a maximum of $3 million per project are available. Loans are offered at a fixed rate of 2.5% over a maximum period of 20 years. The Scheme will be administrated by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) under guidelines developed by the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) – Forestry.
All the projects funded through the Scheme must contribute to improving economic growth and productivity in the Forestry and Forest Products Industry, and have a positive impact on regional economies. Applications Close 13 September 2019.
Concessions to improve Australian industry competitiveness
The Certain Inputs to Manufacture (CIM) program helps reduce importing costs for Australian manufacturers of eligible goods. Manufacturers intending to import an eligible good and who can show the imported good has a performance advantage, may be eligible for an...
Concessions to improve Australian industry competitiveness
Dear RDA Chairs, Deputy Chairs, EOs and DRDs Concessions to improve Australian industry competitiveness The Certain Inputs to Manufacture (CIM) program helps reduce importing costs for Australian manufacturers of eligible goods. Manufacturers intending to import an...
Reconnecting Regional NSW – Community Events Program
People across regional NSW can celebrate their community and reconnect with neighbours and friends at local markets, carnivals, festivals and fairs, thanks to a new $25 million Reconnecting Regional NSW - Community Events Program. Eligible applicants must be local...
Support for students studying in 2022
The Rural and Regional Enterprise Scholarships (RRES) program is now open, helping Australians in regional and remote areas to access higher education It supports people studying from Certificate IV through to PhD level with grants up to $18,000 each. The Rural and...
