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Economic Resilience Program — Australia, 2025-26
Up to $5M available
Australian Government
The Economic Resilience Program provides zero interest loans to eligible Australian businesses materially impacted by market disruptions due to the Middle East conflict. It targets manufacturing and logistics businesses, with separate application pathways through participating banks or the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.
Funding
Up to $5M
Duration
up to 2 years
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Must be an Australian entity with a valid ABN
• Must be involved in manufacturing or logistics in an industry targeted for support
• Must be materially impacted by market disruptions or contributing to Australia's sovereign industrial capabilities
• Businesses with annual turnover of less than $100 million and seeking up to $5 million should apply through participating banks
• Businesses with turnover above $100 million or seeking more than $5 million should contact the NRFC directly
• Businesses outside identified priority sectors may still be considered if they fall within an NRFC Priority Area
For the bank-administered program, applicants must be an Australian entity with a valid ABN, be involved in manufacturing or logistics in one of the industries targeted for support, and be materially impacted by market disruptions or contributing to Australia's sovereign industrial capabilities. Businesses with annual turnover of less than $100 million and seeking a loan of up to $5 million should apply through participating banks. Businesses with turnover in excess of $100 million or seeking a loan of more than $5 million should contact the NRFC directly. Businesses outside the identified priority sectors but within a Priority Area of the NRFC's mandate may also contact the NRFC.
What's Funded
Zero interest business loans for manufacturing and logistics businesses affected by market disruptions, including businesses in freight, fuel, fertiliser and plastics critical supply chain sectors.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Improved economic resilience of affected businesses, continued operation of critical supply chains, and support for Australia's sovereign industrial capabilities.Key Information
Applicant Types
companyother
Stage
growthestablished
Funding Purposes
othercapital_expendituresustainability
Keywords
zero interest loansmanufacturinglogisticssupply chainsmarket disruptionsMiddle East conflictNRFCfreight
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Economic Resilience Program?
The Economic Resilience Program is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $5M in funding. The Economic Resilience Program provides zero interest loans to eligible Australian businesses materially impacted by market disruptions due to the Middle East conflict. It targets manufacturing and logistics businesses, with separate application pathways through participating banks or the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation.
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How much funding does the Economic Resilience Program provide?
The Economic Resilience Program provides Up to $5M in funding. The typical project duration is up to 2 years.
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Who is eligible for the Economic Resilience Program?
- Must be an Australian entity with a valid ABN
- Must be involved in manufacturing or logistics in an industry targeted for support
- Must be materially impacted by market disruptions or contributing to Australia's sovereign industrial capabilities
- Businesses with annual turnover of less than $100 million and seeking up to $5 million should apply through participating banks
- Businesses with turnover above $100 million or seeking more than $5 million should contact the NRFC directly
- Businesses outside identified priority sectors may still be considered if they fall within an NRFC Priority Area
4
What activities are funded?
Zero interest business loans for manufacturing and logistics businesses affected by market disruptions, including businesses in freight, fuel, fertiliser and plastics critical supply chain sectors.
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How do I apply for the Economic Resilience Program?
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