Open Schemes of Assistance
Farm Debt Mediation Scheme (WA)
Currently open for applications. For more information refer to the Farm Debt Mediation Scheme page.
WA Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program
The State Government's $15 million Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program (CF-LRP) aims to realise agriculture's potential to sequester carbon in the landscape and contribute to growing the WA carbon market.
Further detail on the program, including open rounds and the latest information, is available here.
Closed Schemes of Assistance
Farm Finance (FFCLS) and Drought (DCLS) Concessional Loans Schemes
These schemes were funded by the Australian Government and are being administered by the Rural Business Development Corporation (RBDC) on behalf of the Western Australian Government, for the Australian Government.
Applications closed on 30 June 2017. For information on the current and historical interest rates for the Commonwealth Concessional Loans Schemes as determined by the Australian Government.
For loans scheme interest rate information click here.
Announcements
Future Drought Fund - June 2020
The Australian Government established the Future Drought Fund, with the Fund opening with 8 foundational programs on 1 July 2020.
The Future Drought Fund is an important part of the Australian Government’s Drought Response, Resilience and Preparedness Plan to deliver the support Australian farmers and communities need to be sustainable and productive. Further details on the Fund is available on the Department of Agriculture, Water and Environment web pages.