Seafood Innovation Fund (SIF)

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BP number update

Your BP number has changed and will now begin with the number 2.
(e.g. 2545678)


Numbers only, beginning with 2 (e.g. 2545678)




Include spaces, e.g: 12 312 312 312


If you are applying under a trust entity you will need to supply a copy of the trust deed
Parties and associated entities to the business
Note: If Trust, list trustee company/individual(s)





Key contact information



DD/MM/YYYY

Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000

Mobile: +61417000000



Stakeholder information



DD/MM/YYYY

Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000

Mobile: +61417000000


Property address


Number only





As per rates notice

Postal address


Number only






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Proposed works
Please select the primary work that you expect to spend your loan on as well as the required dollar amount.  


How much do you require for the selected resource type?


Please provide an estimate of costs for work to be carried out
Preparedness 

$

$

$

$

$

Environment

$

$

$

$

$

Fishing and aquaculture equipment and assets

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

Transport and logistics

$

$

$

Repayment terms


Amount can't exceed $500,000






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Property holding
The property where work is to be carried out/assets to be held







as per rates notice



Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000






AL / OL



hectares (ha)

Date leased *
Date purchased *




Can be found on Rates Notice

Crown Lands if applicable


Property provided as security for loan
Please note, RAA cannot take security over property held in a Self-Managed Super Fund (SMSF)







Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000








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Aquaculture


Number of dozens of oysters sold:
Last 12 Months                    Next 12 Months                    Normal seasonal program







Number of kilograms of fish/seafood sold:
Last 12 Months                    Next 12 Months                    Normal seasonal program







Number of kilograms of fish/seafood sold:
Last 12 Months                    Next 12 Months                    Normal seasonal program






Commercial fishing
Number of kilograms of fish/seafood sold:
Last 12 Months                    Next 12 Months                    Normal seasonal program






If reporting worms or nippers estimate individuals into kgs
Registered fish receiver
Total value of seafood product sold:
Last 12 Months                    Next 12 Months                    Normal seasonal program




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Commitment schedule - liabilities









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Financial position - property


hectare (ha)

Show at present fair market value
Financial position - assets


















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Solicitor's details




Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000

Mobile: +61417000000


Accountant's details




Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000

Mobile: +61417000000

Financial institution details




Landline: +61298721111 / Mobile: +61417000000

Mobile: +61417000000


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

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


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


Tax return 
Please upload:
  • Last three years' balance sheets and financial statements of your business (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 members 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.




   
Supporting documentation
Please upload any other relevant documentation/information


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By ticking this box, I/We have lodged an application with the NSW Rural Assistance Authority for a Seafood Innovation Fund Loan to carry out works on my/our property.

To allow this application to be assessed, I/we authorise the release of information by relevant authorities, including Commonwealth, state/territory or local authorities to the NSW Rural Assistance Authority relating to my/our application for a Seafood Innovation Fund Loan.*
 
General Statement *
Any person who knowingly and with intent to defraud the NSW Rural Assistance 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.

Declaration *
1.  I/We have read and understood the Seafood Innovation Fund Guidelines.
2.  I/We consent to be contacted via text message on the mobile number provided in the event of eligible funding.
3.  I/We have read the Privacy statement above about how information provided in my/our application may be used.
4.  I/We understand that completed applications under the Scheme will be assessed in order of receipt and loan offers will be based on the availability of funds.
5.  I/We hereby give approval to the NSW Rural Assistance Authority to obtain and provide information relevant to this application from my/our lender(s), accountant or any other nominated person.
6.  I/We give ongoing approval for the NSW Rural Assistance Authority to obtain and provide information as required from my/our lender regarding any review (annual or otherwise) of my facilities with that lender and/or this loan if approved.
7.  I/We solemnly declare that this is a true and correct statement of all my/our affairs
8.  I/We make this solemn declaration subject to punishment by law provided for any wilful false statement.
9.  I/We agree to provide feedback and/or participate in a review of this Scheme.

   
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