Rural Financial Counselling Service (2027-32) Grant Program

  • The program is expected to open for applications between January and June 2026. Full program details will be available when applications open. Please note that these details are subject to change once the grant opportunity is published.
  • $104 million will be allocated over five years to support service delivery across the 12 service regions.

The Rural Financial Counselling Service (RFCS) offers free and independent financial counselling to eligible farmers, fishers, foresters, and small rural enterprises who are experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship. The program is designed to support individuals and businesses in navigating financial challenges and building long-term resilience.

Its core objective is to help clients transition out of immediate financial crisis, assess the viability of their business to make informed decisions about its future, and improve overall financial wellbeing. This is achieved through financial education, skill-building, and referrals to relevant professional services.

Key Requirements

The intended outcome of the program is to foster a financially capable agricultural, fishing and forestry sector, one that is profitable, self-reliant, and better equipped to manage risks and adapt to change.

  • Applicants must deliver services within one or more of the 12 pre-defined service regions.
  • Only one grantee will be selected per region.
  • Applicants must demonstrate capacity to provide qualified financial counselling services.
  • Program details may change upon publication of the grant opportunity guidelines.

What is eligible for funding?

Full program details will be available when applications open.

What companies are eligible for funding?

The Rural Financial Counselling Service (2027–32) Grant Program is expected to open for applications between January and June 2026. Full program details will be available once applications open. To register your interest, contact our team at [email protected]. Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility and will evaluate your likelihood of securing funding through a successful grant application.