Northern Ag News: Primary Producer Bushfire Recovery Grants and Concessional Loans

Primary Producer Bushfire Recovery Grants: up to $75,000 are available to primary producers impacted by the January 2026 bushfires, to help cover the costs of clean-up and reinstating their enterprises. You don’t need to contribute any funds to apply for this grant.

Primary Producers Bushfire Recovery Concessional Loans: up to $250,000 are available for producers who have suffered significant damage to assets, while loans of up to $100,000 can support those experiencing a major loss of income due to the bushfires.

Applications will close at 4 pm on 21 October.

Check your eligibility via Rural Finance or call them on 1800 260 425 with any questions.

If you need help working through what support you can get or how to apply, the Rural Financial Counselling Service is available at:

• Rural Financial Counselling Service Victoria North East for farmers and small farm businesses.