Farm Debt Mediator Accreditation Grants Program

To be eligible for a grant an applicant must:

1. Be registered for tax purposes in Australia with an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for Goods and Services Tax (GST) at the time of applying for the grant.
2. Be conditionally accredited by the Farm Debt Mediation Commissioner (FDM Commissioner) to become an accredited mediator under the FDM Act. Conditional accreditation can be obtained by applying to the FDM Commissioner to be accredited under the FDM Act.
3. Be an individual located in Tasmania. Individuals must reside and be available to conduct face to face mediation services in Tasmania.
4. Provide the following:
   1. Evidence of conditional accreditation received from the FDM Commissioner.
   2. Evidence that the applicant is enrolled in a mediation course run by a Recognised Accreditation Provider, that will result in the applicant obtaining AMDRAS accreditation by 30 June 2025.
   3. A commitment to providing face-to-face mediation services across Tasmania upon receiving accreditation under the FDM Act.

An applicant may be asked to provide further information or documentation to support eligibility claims, either as part of the application process, or after an application has been submitted.

The information provided may be subject to third party authenticity checks.

This program has limited funding, so not all eligible applications may receive a grant.

1. Individuals not conditionally accredited as a Farm Debt Mediator in Tasmania by the FDM Commissioner.
2. Individuals not located in Tasmania.
3. Any public company as defined in the Corporations Act 2001.
4. Local, State or Australian Government entities.
5. Third party submissions, unless the applicant has provided the third party with written permission to do so on their behalf, and this permission is submitted as evidence with the application.
6. Any application without the required supporting evidence.

Applications should be submitted using SmartyGrants.

For assistance with using SmartyGrants, please see the applicant help guide.

Applicants without internet access should contact State Growth on 1800 440 026 to discuss alternative methods for applying prior to the program closing, noting that the program will close early if funding is fully allocated prior to the nominated closing date.

1. Prepare: Read the program guidelines before starting an application.
2. Start: The application form is available on the Farm Debt Mediation website.
3. Confirm: Ensure all required information and documentation is accurate and attached. You may not be able to change an application or provide additional information after you submit your application.
4. Submit: You will receive an email notification after you submit your application. Keep this notification as confirmation of your submission.
5. Assessment: Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and will continue until the program closes or all funding allocated to the program is exhausted, whichever occurs first. Applicants that have commenced or have submitted an application that is yet to be assessed at the time funding is exhausted will be notified that all funding has been allocated and that the program has closed. Applications will be assessed by the Department of State Growth in order of receipt.
6. Further information: During the assessment process the Department of State Growth may, at its discretion, require further information to support or clarify details provided in an application. In these instances, State Growth will re-open the application form and email the applicant with instructions about what is required.
   Applicants who are required to provide further information forfeit their place in the queue.
   
   An application will not be assessed under any circumstance until all required information, as outlined in the eligibility criteria, is fully submitted.

7. Notification: We will notify you with the outcome of your application via email.

The information you provide may be subject to third party authenticity checks.

If you require assistance completing your application, please contact the Department of State Growth on 1800 440 026 or at FDMTasmania@stategrowth.tas.gov.au.

Once I apply how long will it be before I find out if I have been successful?

You will receive a response from the Department of State Growth no more than 14 days after making a complete application. An application is considered complete where all the requested information has been provided, including any additional information reasonably required by the Department to assess your eligibility for the program.

What happens if I can’t meet the timelines of the mediation program?

If you are unable to meet the timeframes of the program, please contact the Department of State Growth to discuss any options that may be available via email at FDMTasmania@stategrowth.tas.gov.au or 1800 440 026.

How long will the grant program be available?

The program will be open until 20 June 2025, or when the total funding has been exhausted, whichever occurs first.