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Rural Assistance Authority

Applications are now closed

In accordance with the program guidelines, this program is closed to applications.

Approved applicants of the program may submit invoices to claim for eligible costs until 30 June 2024.


Claim payment

If you already have an approved application for the Apple Recovery Grant for the 2019-2020 bushfires, you may submit additional invoices to claim payment, up to the maximum approved grant amount.

To lodge a claim, you will need:

  • BP reference number
  • ABN number
  • Case number from your original application
  • Tax invoices
  • Proof of payment.

All invoices for this program must be submitted by 30 June 2024.

Need help?

If you have any questions about this program you can contact our team by calling 1800 678 593 or emailing rural.assist@raa.nsw.gov.au.

If you have difficulty understanding the guidelines or completing the application form you should seek the assistance of your rural/financial counsellor, business advisor, accountant or a trusted family member/friend. If you need assistance with interpreting or translating, please contact Multicultural NSW on 1300 651 500 or email languageservices@multicultural.nsw.gov.au.

If you are experiencing any issues completing the form, free confidential assistance is available from your local Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS). For more information, visit the RFCS website or call:

  • Northern region: 1800 344 090
  • Southern and Central region: 1800 319 458