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Welcome to Rural Finance

Rural Finance is currently delivering a number of grant and concessional loan programs on behalf of the Victorian and Commonwealth Governments.

Use the ‘Grants’ and ‘Loans’ tabs at the top of this page to find and apply for active programs in your region.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with us on the contact page.

About us

Rural Finance administers a range of government initiatives, which give effect to Government policy for the promotion, development and support of rural communities and industries in Victoria.

Programs administered on behalf of the Commonwealth and Victorian Governments include grant programs, concessional loans schemes, natural disaster relief schemes and industry adjustment programs.

Rural Finance is a brand owned by the Victorian state government, and administered by Bendigo and Adelaide Bank Limited.

In addition to the initiatives administered by Rural Finance, a range of other drought, disaster and rural support programs can be accessed via the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry website.

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