Note: Expression of Interest for the position of Rural Business Development Corporation Board Director closed at 5pm on Monday 10 June 2024. Please contact the team on rbdc@dpird.wa.gov.au should you have any queries.
Open Schemes of Assistance
Drought Response Interest-Free Loans
The State Government’s $4 million Drought Response Interest-Free Loans are currently open for applications. WA farm businesses can apply for $25,000 to cover the costs of stockfeed, water and transportation. The funds can also be used to establish feed silos, water tanks and improved irrigation systems or any other infrastructure that supports drought resilience.
For more information refer to the Drought Response Interest-Free Loans webpage.
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.