Funding and Grants
Funding, grants & support for farmers exploring life beyond livestock farming
Exploring what comes next — and how to fund it
If you’re thinking about the future of your farm, one of the biggest questions is often:
“How would I actually fund a change?”
There are a range of government programs, grants, and support services available across Australia that can help farmers:
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explore new directions
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build resilience
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diversify income streams
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transition land use beyond livestock systems
This page brings together a selection of relevant funding and support pathways to help you understand what may be available.
1. Start here — national funding finders
Australian Government Grants & Programs Finder
Type: Grants / programs
Best for: Searching current funding opportunities
A central place to explore funding across agriculture, business and innovation.
More Information
GrantConnect (Current Opportunities)
Type: Federal grants
Best for: Open government funding rounds
Lists current Australian Government grant opportunities.
More Information
2. Support if your farm is under pressure
Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS)
Type: Free advisory support
Best for: Financial stress, uncertainty, planning
Provides confidential support to:
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Understand your financial position
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Explore options
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Plan for future change
Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) Loans
Type: Low-interest loans
Best for: Debt management, restructuring, transition planning
Offers concessional loans for:
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Drought recovery
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Farm investment
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Succession
3. Planning, training & resilience
Farm Business Resilience Program
Type: Training / support
Best for: Planning and future direction
Supports farmers to:
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Assess risk
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Explore options
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Plan ahead
Future Drought Fund
Type: National funding program
Best for: Climate resilience and long-term planning
Supports initiatives that help farmers adapt to changing conditions.
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Drought Resilience Adoption & Innovation Hubs
Type: Regional support
Best for: Connecting with experts and new ideas
More Information
4. Carbon, biodiversity & land-use change
Carbon Farming Outreach Program
Type: Advisory / education
Best for: Understanding carbon opportunities
Western Australia Carbon Farming
Type: Advisory / education
Best for: Understanding carbon opportunities
South Australia Carbon Sequestration
Type: Advisory / education
Best for: Understanding carbon opportunities
5. Trees, forestry & diversification
Trees on Farms Program (VIC example)
Type: Grants
Best for: Tree planting, land diversification
More Information
Farm Diversification (Agriculture Victoria)
Type: Guidance
Best for: Exploring new land-use options
6. State-based funding & support
Explore your state department for updated opportunities:
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Tasmania — More Information
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Victoria — More Information
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Western Australia — More Information
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South Australia — More Information
Need help making sense of it?
Funding is just one part of the picture.
If you’re unsure:
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what applies to your situation
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what direction makes sense
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or where to start
We can help you think it through.
