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Before proceeding with the application, please ensure that you meet all eligibility criteria in the Guidelines: https://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/about/divisions/ship/farm_debt_mediation_tasmania/farm_debt_mediation_grants_program

Applications will be assessed in order of receipt against the eligibility criteria. Incomplete applications or applications that do not include all requested supporting evidence will not be accepted.

Applicants may be contacted during the assessment process to provide further information and clarification.

Questions regarding the program or your eligibility can be directed to State Growth by emailing FDMTasmania@stategrowth.tas.gov.au or calling 1800 440 026 before the program closes.

Further information is also available in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs), and Applicant Checklist available on the Department of State Growth Farm Debt Mediation website: https://www.stategrowth.tas.gov.au/about/divisions/ship/farm_debt_mediation_tasmania

This program will be administered by the Department of State Growth on behalf of the Crown in Right of Tasmania.

Eligibility check (Not Applicable)

To be eligible for a grant, one of the following must apply.

I confirm that I have: *

Response required.

been registered for tax purposes in Australia with a continuously active ABN trading for at least 12 months

purchased a business that was actively trading for at least 12 months

changed my business structure which has resulted in a new active ABN, but have been in operation for at least 12 months

Other:

Clear

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "I confirm that I have:" on page 1

Please upload relevant evidence to support your application *

I confirm that I am primarily involved in one or more of the following: *

Response required.Response required.

Agriculture

Aquaculture

Cultivation or harvesting of timber or native vegetation

An activity involving primary production carried out in connection to the above

Clear

A farming operation does not include a business undertaking that primarily involves wild harvest, fishing, or the hunting or trapping of animals, birds or reptiles in the wild.

I confirm that: *

Response required.

I have not previously received funding under this program

Clear

Please upload a signed statutory declaration of financial hardship confirming that you are unable to participate in mediation given the financial costs *

Attach a file:

Mediation (Not Applicable)

Who is your authorised mediator? *

Please upload evidence that a mediation process has commenced or is likely to commence under the Act with a copy of Form 8: Intake Agreement for Farm Debt Mediation signed by both parties and the mediator. *

Attach a file:

Confirm the date of the appointment with the nominated mediator *

Must be a date at least 14 calendar days after you submit this application form.

Farm Debt Mediation Grant Program 2024-25

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Eligibility check (Not Applicable)

Mediation (Not Applicable)

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