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NSW Government
Rural Assistance Authority

Natural Disaster Relief Loans

Primary producers, small business operators and non-profit organisations in disaster declared local government areas (LGAs) may apply for a concessional loan to support rapid recovery.

Applications for assistance must be lodged by the application close date listed on the Declared Natural Disasters webpage.

Primary producers are encouraged to report damage following a severe weather event with their Local Land Services (LLS) office or phone on 1300 795 299.




Primary producers

Primary producers directly affected by a declared natural disaster may be eligible for low interest loans of up to $130,000 to support recovery.

Small businesses

Small business operators directly affected by a declared natural disaster may be eligible for low interest loans of up to $130,000 to support recovery.

Non-profit organisations

Voluntary non-profit organisations directly affected by a declared natural disaster may be eligible for low interest loans of up to $25,000 to support recovery.