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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 pathways for bank-administered and NRFC-administered loans.
Funding
Up to $5M
Duration
up to 2 years
Location
Australia
Who Can Apply
• Be an Australian entity with a valid ABN
• Be involved in manufacturing or logistics in one of the industries targeted for support
• Demonstrate material impact from market disruptions or contribution to Australia's sovereign industrial capabilities
• For the bank-administered stream, have annual turnover of less than $100 million
• For the bank-administered stream, seek a loan of up to $5 million
• Businesses with turnover above $100 million or seeking more than $5 million may apply through the NRFC-administered stream
• Businesses outside identified priority sectors may still be considered if they are 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. This stream is for businesses with annual turnover of less than $100 million seeking a loan of up to $5 million. For the NRFC-administered program, businesses with turnover in excess of $100 million or seeking a loan of more than $5 million can apply directly to the NRFC. 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 eligible manufacturing and logistics businesses affected by market disruptions, including support for businesses in freight, fuel, fertiliser and plastics critical supply chain sectors.Expected Outcomes
Improved business resilience, continued access to finance during market disruption, and support for Australia's sovereign industrial capabilities and critical supply chains.Key Information
Applicant Types
companyother
Stage
growthestablished
Funding Purposes
othercapital_expendituresustainability
Keywords
zero interest loansmanufacturinglogisticsfreightfuelfertiliserplasticssupply chains
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 pathways for bank-administered and NRFC-administered loans.
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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?
- Be an Australian entity with a valid ABN
- Be involved in manufacturing or logistics in one of the industries targeted for support
- Demonstrate material impact from market disruptions or contribution to Australia's sovereign industrial capabilities
- For the bank-administered stream, have annual turnover of less than $100 million
- For the bank-administered stream, seek a loan of up to $5 million
- Businesses with turnover above $100 million or seeking more than $5 million may apply through the NRFC-administered stream
- Businesses outside identified priority sectors may still be considered if they are within an NRFC Priority Area
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What activities are funded?
Zero interest business loans for eligible manufacturing and logistics businesses affected by market disruptions, including support for 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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