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Rural Relief Fund Grant Application

Information for Applicants

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This form is for applying for a 'top up' amount to your original Rural Relief Fund application.

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PURPOSE:

The purpose of the Rural Relief Fund is to provide financial assistance to support rural and regional businesses during times of economic hardship due to flood, fire and drought etc. The fund is to support those in our rural and regional community impacted by adverse conditions.

 

Contributions and tax deductible donations collected by the fund are directed specifically to Tasmanian farmers, foresters, fishers and small business and their families. Eligible beneficiaries may apply for support that can be used to assist with primary production activity including fencing, protection for animals, food and immediate and ongoing needs of devastated families. All funds collected remain within the Tasmanian community and Rural and Regional Relief Fund rules of operation ensure appropriate management of funds received and allocation to those most in need.

 

ASSESSMENT:

All claims for assistance will be assessed on a case by case basis. Successful applicants will receive payment directly to a nominated debtor.

 

ELIGIBILITY:

If your family enterprise:

  • Are suffering hardship at the present time, and;

  • Has a right or interest in land or assets used for the purposes of primary production, small business or fisheries*, and;

  • Contributes a significant part (greater than 51%) of your labour and capital to the enterprise, and/or, is a semi-commercial farm with some off-farm income, and;

  • Is registered with the Australian Taxation Office and have an ABN thus indicating you run a small business, farming or fishing enterprise, and;

  • Is still conducting this enterprise and/or intend to continue/resume in the foreseeable future, and;

  • Have under 19 employees in your business

 

You may be entitled to a grant under the Rural and Regional Relief Fund of Tasmania guidelines.

  • Eligible applicants include individuals, partnership, trust or company operating commercially who are involved in any of the following: crop growing, livestock farming, services to agriculture, commercial fishing (marine, aquaculture and mariculture), forestry, horticulture, vegetable and/or small business services in regional/rural Tasmania.

 

TAXATION STATUS:

  • The grant has not been increased to allow for GST and a tax invoice will not be sought.

  • The grant is assessable income and must be declared. It is recommended that you seek professional advice on your tax obligations.

Online Top Up Application Form

What You Need To Do

Fill in form below and hit the submit button

RELIEF FUND

GRANT APPLICATION FORM

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Is this application for the top up Rural Relief Fund application or a new application?

If you answered 'New application' to the above question head here to fill in the new application form. For Top up applicants continue below.

 

The information provided will remain confidential. Only statistical summaries may be released.

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To help streamline your application process, please note any questions in the comment box at the end of this form. We will then contact you to discuss any questions or concerns.

Details of Applicant
Does your business or enterprise contribute a significant part (greater than 51%) of your labour and capital to the enterprise
Funds Requested & Applicant Declaration

Provide details of expenditure to be paid through Assistance fund

Payment will be made direct to the biller, please attach copy of unpaid invoice or supporting paperwork at end of form

Declaration By Applicant

I declare that
• I am suffering economic hardship
• I meet the eligibility requirements by holding current ABN, carrying out an eligible enterprise and have been invited to fill in a top up application form
• The information provided in this form is true and correct


I understand that
• Deliberately giving false or misleading information is a s serious offence
• Any overpayment will be recovered
• Rural Business Tasmania Inc, parent body of Rural Relief Fund of Tasmania, may make relevant
enquiries to ensure the most appropriate grant may be recommended
• Statistics may be collected and analysed in such a way as to protect my anonymity.


I authorise the release of information to relevant support authorities, including Federal, State/Territory or local authorities to enable my claim to be assessed

File Uploads
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For additional uploads email to rrfadmin@ruralbusinesstasmania.org.au

Checklist
Have you filled in all questions?
Have you attached unpaid invoice/s for expenditure associated with claim?
Have you signed the declaration?
Would you like more information about confidential support that you may be eligible for?
Questions

Please ensure you have filled in all fields then click the submit application button and wait for a successfully submitted message before closing window

You have successfully submitted your application. 

Your application has been forwarded to an independent panel for assessment.

You will receive a response in 2 business days*.

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* Due to the recent adverse weather conditions, we are experiencing a high volume of requests. As a result, application processing times are currently within 4 business days.

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