Drought Infrastructure Fund (DIF)

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You must read the program guidelines before applying for this program.

Unfortunately you are not eligible for this program.

Unfortunately you are not eligible for this program.

Unfortunately you are not eligible for this program.




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Application detail


Details of person completing this form




Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000

Mobile: +61417000000

Please note the RAA may seek permission from the applicant to discuss this application with you.

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Borrowing entity


Numbers only, beginning with 2 (e.g. 2345678)


Include spaces, e.g: 12 312 312 312

Postal address

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Number only



Primary contact




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Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000

Mobile: +61417000000




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Partnership details
Please provide details of all partners. Up to six can be added by clicking on Add another partner


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Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000


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Company details
Please provide details of all directors. Up to six can be added by clicking on Add another Director/Secretary/Shareholder



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Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000



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Trust details
Please provide details of all trustees. Up to six can be added by clicking on Add another trustee



Include spaces, e.g: 12 312 312 312


DD/MM/YYYY


Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000

Upload trust deed


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A maximum of three properties can be added into this application. To add more properties to your application, please contact the Rural Assistance Authority by emailing rural.assist@raa.nsw.gov.au or phoning 1800 678 593. You can continue and submit your application before contacting the RAA.
Primary property details

The property where work is to be carried out


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as per rates notice

Start typing (e.g. Beef, Dairy) to see options



hectares (no decimal numbers)

Can be found on the Rates Notice

Upload council rates notice(s)

Please ensure file sizes are 2.5MB or less

exclude value of W.A.L
Property owner details



Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000
Lease agreement
Please upload a lease agreement for the property where you are lessee.

Please ensure file sizes are 2.5MB or less


Please note, RAA cannot take security over property held in a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
Primary Property must be set as Security or click Yes below to add alternate Security details

Security questions


Please add the details of these stakeholders on the following Stakeholders page. 
Bank or 3rd party financier details





Upload mortgagee consent form

Please download the mortgagee consent form found on the Drought Infrastructure Fund webpage and have your bank complete and return via email.

Bank or 3rd party financier details 2





Upload mortgagee consent form

Please download the mortgagee consent form found on the Drought Infrastructure Fund webpage and have your bank complete and return via email.


Property 2 details


Please note, RAA cannot take security over property held in a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)
Property 1 or Property 2 must be set as the Security to submit this application



Start typing to search




















as per rates notice

Start typing (e.g. Beef, Dairy) to see options



hectares (no decimal numbers)


Upload council rates notice(s)

Please ensure file sizes are 2.5MB or less

exclude value of W.A.L
Property owner details



Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000
Lease agreement
Please upload a lease agreement for the property where you are lessee.

Please ensure file sizes are 2.5MB or less
Security questions


Please add the details of these stakeholders on the following Stakeholders page.
Bank or 3rd Party Financier details





Upload mortgagee consent form

Please download the mortgagee consent form found on the Drought Infrastructure Fund webpage and have your bank complete and return via email.

Bank or 3rd party financier details 2





Upload mortgagee consent form

Please download the mortgagee consent form found on the Drought Infrastructure Fund webpage and have your bank complete and return via email.

Property 3 details


Start typing to search




















as per rates notice

Start typing (e.g. Beef, Dairy) to see options



hectares (no decimal numbers)


Upload council rates notice(s)

Please ensure file sizes are 2.5MB or less

exclude value of W.A.L
Property owner details



Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000
Lease agreement
Please upload a lease agreement for the property where you are lessee.

Please ensure file sizes are 2.5MB or less

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Stakeholders






Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000

Mobile: +61417000000



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Loan purpose
Please select the eligible purpose type/s and the amount you expect to spend on each.


How much do you require for the selected resource type?
Loan terms

Maximum 20 years









Total requested amount cannot exceed $1,000,000.

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Liabilities
Liabilities for all associated individuals should be added to this section. To add additional liabilities please select 'Add additional liabilities'.










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Assets and financial position


















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Payment details
Please provide the bank account details that you wish to receive payments to if your application is approved.







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Upload tax return and financial statements
Please upload:
  • Last three years of balance sheets, financial statements, and taxation returns for your farm business and all related entities (these include profit and loss statements, stock trading account and depreciation schedules)
Note: Tax Assessment Notices are not acceptable

  • Last three years' individual taxation returns and a current listing of all assets and liabilities held by each:
    • Individual member of a partnership/family trust
    • Individual director/shareholder of all companies

Note: In each of the above, each director/shareholder, etc. is to provide details including the source of income, if they are not primarily dependent on the business for their livelihood.

Please black out, hide or remove any Tax File Numbers from these documents.

Please ensure file sizes are 2.5MB or less
Upload cash flow statement and monthly general expenses

If you do not have one, download the template found on the Drought Infrastructure Fund webpage.
Upload farm business and risk assessment plan

If you do not have one, download the template found on the Drought Infrastructure Fund webpage.
Supporting documentation
Please upload any other relevant documentation/information

Please do not upload any tax invoices here – an assessment officer will advise you of how and when to submit your tax invoices after your application has been assessed.


Any comments about your application you would like the Assessment Officer to know

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General Statement *
Not providing the information requested in this application or providing false or misleading or incomplete information may impact on the ability of the Authority to accurately assess your application. Failure to provide such information may result in the Authority refusing your application.
 
Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud the Authority or another person, files an application for assistance containing any materially false information or conceals for the purpose of misleading information concerning any fact material thereto, commits a fraudulent act, which is a crime under the Crimes Act 1900 and subjects the person to criminal penalties.

Privacy Collection Notice *
The information in this application is provided voluntarily and is being collected by the NSW Rural Assistance Authority (‘the Authority) for purposes related to the administration of the scheme of assistance under which you have applied, including the assessment of the effectiveness of the scheme. This may involve disclosing the information in this application to a third party engaged by the Authority or to either State or Commonwealth government agencies. The Authority will supply you with details of those parties that the Authority has disclosed information to if you apply to the Authority in writing. Information regarding this application may also be discussed and exchanged by the Authority with the authorised nominated contact persons listed by you as part of your application.

The Authority agrees to take all reasonable measures to ensure that the personal information collected by the Authority is stored securely.

You may access or correct your personal information by contacting the Authority by telephone on 1800 678 593 (toll free) or by writing to: Manager Administration, NSW Rural Assistance Authority, Locked Bag 23, ORANGE, NSW, 2800. Calls to "1800" numbers from your home phone are free. Calls from public phones and mobiles may be timed and attract charges.
Your Statement *
I understand and declare that:
1. I have read, understood and will comply with the scheme guidelines.
2. The information I have provided in this application is true and correct.
3. If I am applying on behalf of a partnership, trust or corporation, I have the authority to make this application on its behalf.
4. The applicant of this application meets the eligibility criteria for an eligible business in accordance with the scheme guidelines.
5. I will be required to repay any overpayment or any misappropriate payment (not paid in accordance with the scheme) that I receive from the Authority as a result of my application.
6. I may be required to provide to the Authority my personal tax returns in addition to financial information for all business entities with which I have a formal interest including companies, partnerships, trusts and self-managed super funds. 
7. The invoices claimed under this application have not been recovered through insurance or used to secure any other government funding and I have not been reimbursed for these invoices in the past.
8. I authorise the Authority to discuss this application with relevant private/public authorities, financial lending institutions and accountants, including my nominated financial counsellor/advisor and my nominated contact person. If required, I will provide documents from the relevant authority, including any third-party authorities to permit the Authority to do this.
9. The Authority may share information provided in this application with other NSW or Commonwealth Government agencies for the purpose of coordinating the administration and assessment of related Government programs. 
10.   The Authority may use and provide the information from this application to a third party engaged by the Authority for the purposes of assessing the effectiveness of the scheme.
11. Any assistance received under this scheme will be applied in accordance with the scheme guidelines and the Authority may conduct an audit or inspection, or seek verification through official third parties as needed. 
12. The Authority can make relevant enquiries to ensure I receive my correct entitlement.
13. I will seek independent financial advice to understand the taxation implications of assistance granted to me, if needed.
14. Statistics will be collected and analysed in such a way as to protect my anonymity.
15. I agree to provide feedback in relation to this scheme.
16. I have obtained/will obtain all required work approvals and permits prior to commencing work, and I understand the need for any development to be ecologically sustainable, in accordance with the Rural Assistance Act 1989 (NSW). If requested, I will provide evidence of these approvals and permits to the Authority.


   
Thank you for completing the Drought Infrastructure Fund Loan Application.
Please check "I agree" in order to submit your application.