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First Start Loans QLD
Australian Government · Australia
First Start Loans QLD provides low-interest loans of up to $2 million for Queensland primary producers and commercial fishers to start or establish a viable commercial enterprise. Applications are accepted at any time.
Funding
Up to $2M
Deadline
Rolling / Ongoing
Location
Queensland
Who Can Apply
• Must be a Queensland primary producer or commercial fisher
• Must have resided in Queensland for 6 months
• Must have sound prospects for the long-term viability of the enterprise
• Must have capacity to service the loan
• Must demonstrate a clear need for the loan
• Must have equity of 50% in relation to the purchase, or 50% of set-up costs for leasing and share farming
Applicants must be Queensland primary producers or commercial fishers. They must have resided in Queensland for 6 months, have sound prospects for the long-term viability of their enterprise, have capacity to service the loan, demonstrate a clear need for the loan, and have equity of 50% in relation to the purchase or 50% of set-up costs for leasing and share farming.
What's Funded
Funding supports establishing or acquiring a primary production or commercial wild-catch fishing enterprise, including buying a first farm, becoming a partner in a family farm or fishing business, leasing or share-farming/share-fishing, expanding or buying a first herd of livestock, and upgrading or building up a non-viable commercial fishing business.Expected Outcomes
Applicants are expected to establish a viable primary production or commercial fishing enterprise with long-term viability and the capacity to service the loan.Key Information
Applicant Types
companypartnershipsole_traderother
Stage
early_stage
Funding Purposes
capital_expenditureother
Keywords
loanprimary producerscommercial fishersagriculturefishingQueenslandfarm purchaselivestock
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the First Start Loans QLD?
The First Start Loans QLD is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $2M in funding. First Start Loans QLD provides low-interest loans of up to $2 million for Queensland primary producers and commercial fishers to start or establish a viable commercial enterprise. Applications are accepted at any time.
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How much funding does the First Start Loans QLD provide?
The First Start Loans QLD provides Up to $2M in funding.
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Who is eligible for the First Start Loans QLD?
- Must be a Queensland primary producer or commercial fisher
- Must have resided in Queensland for 6 months
- Must have sound prospects for the long-term viability of the enterprise
- Must have capacity to service the loan
- Must demonstrate a clear need for the loan
- Must have equity of 50% in relation to the purchase, or 50% of set-up costs for leasing and share farming
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What activities are funded?
Funding supports establishing or acquiring a primary production or commercial wild-catch fishing enterprise, including buying a first farm, becoming a partner in a family farm or fishing business, leasing or share-farming/share-fishing, expanding or buying a first herd of livestock, and upgrading or building up a non-viable commercial fishing business.
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How do I apply for the First Start Loans QLD?
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