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NRFC Forestry Growth Fund

NRFC Forestry Growth Fund

Funds Australian wood manufacturers with concessional financing for timber-based products used in domestic housing.

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The NRFC Forestry Growth Fund is a AUD 150 million sub-fund of the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC), targeted at wood product manufacturing in Australia with a specific emphasis on supporting domestic housing construction. The fund provides concessional financing — below-market-rate debt — rather than grants. It represents the smallest of NRFC's three sub-funds, alongside the AUD 1 …

What this grant funds

Concessional financing from a AUD 150M sub-fund for Australian wood product manufacturing, including engineered timber and processed wood products supporting housing construction.

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 150M
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Last verified: 29 Jun 2026Source: www.nrf.gov.au