Farm Household Allowance Program

Support for farmers experiencing financial hardship

Closing date not statedRounds and funding can end without much notice. Check the official page.

Farm Household Allowance: fortnightly payments for up to 4 years plus case support and up to $10,000 in supplements.

Who can apply

Farmers and farming families in financial hardship.

Program: Farm Household Allowance Program
Provider: Australian Government
Level: Australian Government
Type: Free service or training
Amount: Various financial support programs and services are available.
Closing date: Closing date not stated
Region: Australia-wide
Industries: Agriculture & food production
Last checked: 22 Oct 2026

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This one is a free program you register for yourself. We'll still flag it on your shortlist, alongside the grants we can apply for on your behalf.

Eligibility quick-check

Business structure: for individuals and unincorporated businesses (sole traders, partners). Companies can't use it.
Location: open Australia-wide, including Victoria.
Industry: aimed at farming.

A quick guide from our reading of the official criteria, not a decision. The funder's guidelines are what count.

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How to apply for Farm Household Allowance Program

Check you fit the program's criteria on the official page.
Register or book through the provider's official site. Free government programs shouldn't ask you to pay to join.
Have your ABN and a short description of your business ready.