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NRFC Economic Resilience Program

NRFC Economic Resilience Program

Offers zero-interest resilience loans for Australian entities through the NRFC Economic Resilience Program to recover from market disruption and support operations.

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The NRFC Economic Resilience Program (ERP) is a AUD 1 billion sub-fund of the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation, established under the NRFC Act 2023 and formally opened on April 20, 2026. The program offers zero-interest loans — not grants — to Australian companies impacted by market disruptions, with rising fuel prices identified as the specific trigger for the program's creation. The ERP …

What this grant funds

Zero-interest loans from a AUD 1B sub-fund for Australian companies impacted by market disruptions, with the program opening in April 2026.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Loan
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.AUD 1B
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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.nrf.gov.au