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The RAA has a new online portal.

All applications and claims must now be submitted through the RAA Portal. Log In or Register an RAA Account to get started. For step‑by‑step guides and resources, visit our dedicated support page.

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The NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) provides tailored access to financial assistance to help regional and rural businesses and communities in NSW deal with challenges and change.

The RAA has decades of experience delivering loans, grants, rebates and subsidies to primary producers, small business operators and not-for-profit organisations.

This experience informs our ongoing contribution to farming and rural policies, and the advice we provide to the NSW Government, helping to ensure the right assistance is provided at the right time.

Find out more at our Loans and Grants webpages.

Storm and flood recovery programs

Financial assistance to support the rapid recovery of primary producers, small businesses and community organisations following a declared natural disaster.

Drought low-interest loans

Low interest loans up to $500,000 for a broad range of drought preparedness, management and recovery purchases, activities and services.

Great Western Highway Closure Small Business Support Grant

$25,000 grants for eligible small businesses impacted by the closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass from March 2026.


Our customer commitment

At the RAA, we're committed to delivering high quality services in a professional and timely manner that promotes and maintains public confidence and trust. We demonstrate respect and expect our customers will be respectful in all interactions with our staff as outlined in our Customer Service Charter.

RAA Customer Service Charter




How the RAA helped Tim and Katrina future-proof their farm business

Using a Farm Innovation Fund loan (now referred to as the Drought Infrastructure Fund loan), Tim and Katrina were able to overcome climate and weather-related challenges and future-proof their operation by installing a world-first, retractable-roof greenhouse to protect their avocado trees.



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