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Rural Assistance Authority

Grants & Subsidies



The RAA administers a broad range of targeted financial assistance programs on behalf of both the NSW and Australian Governments.

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.

NSW East Coast Severe Weather

Special Disaster Relief Grant

$75,000 grants for eligible primary producers and aquaculture producers impacted by the NSW East Coast Severe Weather event (AGRN 1212) for essential recovery costs.

Natural Disaster Transport Subsidy

Freight subsidies for primary producers to help transport livestock, fodder and water following a declared natural disaster.

Natural Disaster Donated Fodder Transport Subsidy

Subsidies for organisations that donate and transport donated fodder to a central location within NSW for the benefit of three or more primary producers with livestock, in the event of a declared natural disaster.



Closed grant programs


Tropical Cyclone Alfred Severe Weather

Natural Disaster Relief Grant

$25,000 grants for eligible primary producers and aquaculture producers impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred Severe Weather (AGRN 1198) to cover essential recovery costs.

NSW East Coast Severe Weather

Rural Landholder Grant

$10,000 grants for eligible rural landholders and aquaculture producers who have suffered direct asset damage as a result of the NSW East Coast severe weather but do not qualify for the Special Disaster Relief Grant.

Sheep and Goat eID Rebate

Primary producers, stock and station agents, saleyards (including local government saleyards) and processors may be eligible for the rebate which will supplement the cost of purchasing and installing eID tagging systems.

Varroa Mite Response Program

Support for beekeepers affected by the Varroa mite outbreak in NSW. Reimbursement is available for hives and equipment destroyed, bees baited, as well as the value of honey product foregone as a result of the emergency response.

Farms of the Future Grant

The Farms of the Future grants program assists with the costs associated with purchasing approved connectivity solutions and digital Agtech devices.

Horticultural Netting Program

Horticulturalists in NSW could apply for a 50% rebate to purchase and install new protective netting or replace damaged netting.


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