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Economic Resilience Program

Australian Government · Australia

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.

Expected 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

1

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.
2

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.
3

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.
5

How do I apply for the Economic Resilience Program?

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