Farming businesses, agribusinesses and primary producers can access a wide range of government grants for productivity, sustainability, drought resilience and export market access. Every state government runs programs alongside the federal government — covering everything from farm infrastructure to agricultural technology adoption.
In New South Wales, new south wales is home to australia's largest state economy and one of the most comprehensive grant ecosystems in the country.
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23 totalAs part of the implementation of eID of sheep and goats in New South Wales and to support the purchase of eID equipment, the NSW Government is implementing the Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program for Producers and Livestock Agents.
The Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program provides funding for the design and delivery of precincts and provide transformative investment in regional, rural and remote areas, unifying regional places, growing economies and serving communities.
The Growing Regions Program drives regional economic prosperity by providing access to funding for community-focused infrastructure projects throughout rural and regional areas of Australia.
These ad hoc grants support people living in regional, rural and remote NSW to access healthcare.
The purpose of the program is to provide funding for a point-of-sale discount on Eligible Devices as part of the implementation of mandatory individual eID tagging for sheep and farmed goats within NSW
The Regional Conservatorium Grants Program offers a wide range of music education, training, performance and engagement opportunities for schools, students and community members in regional, rural and remote areas.
The Airstrip Improvements in Rural and Remote NSW Program is a $15 million investment from the Regional Development Trust to support the delivery of enhanced emergency response, health services and connectivity in regional NSW.
$30 million to support primary industries to build resilience and preparedness for future natural disasters.
The purpose of the program is to provide extra funding for a point-of-sale discount on Eligible Devices as part of the implementation of mandatory individual eID tagging for sheep and farmed goats within NSW
These grants support regional health activities and initiatives that aim to improve health outcomes within rural, regional and remote NSW.
This grant is for fixed wing flights for health professionals servicing clinics in Murrumbidgee, Hunter New England and Western NSW Local Health Districts.
The NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service provides free and independent financial counselling to eligible farmers, fishers, foresters and small related businesses experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship.
The purpose of the Farmer Mental Health Program Pilot Grant is to trial the integration of mental health coaching within the Rural Financial Counselling Service to improve mental wellbeing outcomes for farmers, their families and farm workers.
This fund was launched in 2023 by the NSW Government to administer identified election commitment projects, which will build new roads and roundabouts, replace or repair old bridges and improve safety at crash blackspots in rural and regional areas.
The NSW Rural Women's Gathering is an event held in October in line with the UN's International Day of Rural Women, with the aim to connect, celebrate and empower regional, rural and remote women in NSW.
The $3 million Regional Media Fund Round 2 (RMF2) is part of the NSW Government’s continuing commitment to regional NSW communities, designed to support innovation and sustainability for regional and rural NSW newspapers.
Support for primary industries to improve productivity and reduce emissions.
A $105 million NSW Government investment supporting farmers and land managers across the state to reduce their emissions, create new jobs, and enhance biodiversity on their land alongside production. The program is a key element of the NSW Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020-2030, which outlines NSW's commitment to halve emissions by 2030.
This scheme provides funding assistance to 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.
Funding to support the medium to long-term recovery and resilience of the forestry, horticulture and agriculture (aquaculture, dairy, viticulture and apiculture) industries in New South Wales impacted by the bushfires from 31 August 2019.
Program supports health-based projects and initiatives across NSW, including rural and remote NSW, which are identified by the Minister for Health through ongoing community engagement.
The Regional Growth Initiatives Election Commitments 2023/24 administers individual projects that have been committed for funding by the NSW Government and that fall within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development portfolio.
The RCGP aims to provide a wide range of music education, performance and engagement opportunities for NSW schools, students, teachers and community members in regional, rural and remote areas.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.