Agriculture Grants in Australia (All States) — 2026

This program provides low-interest loans to Queensland primary producers whose assets have been significantly damaged by the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding between 21 March – 19 May 2025. Loans of up to $5 million over a maximum term of 10 years can be used to repair or replace damaged plant, equipment, farm buildings, livestock, and meet carry-on requirements.

The program provides advisory services and grants to support SMEs undertaking innovative commercialisation and growth projects in priority manufacturing areas. Eligible businesses receive specialised advice from an Industry Growth Program Adviser, and may then apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $5 million depending on project stage.

This program provides funding to Western Australian sheep producers and supply chain businesses to adjust to the removal of live sheep exports by sea. It supports capital investments for on-farm finishing activities and processing supply chain enhancements through two funding streams.

Loans for small businesses located in drought-affected regions that directly supply goods or services relating to primary production to farm businesses. These loans help businesses manage through and recover from drought conditions.

This grant provides funding to South Australian commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders impacted by algal bloom occurrences. Up to $350,000 is available through multiple payments to support fixed costs, overheads, and employee wages for eligible businesses significantly affected by the algal bloom.

This program provides low-interest loans to primary producers in Queensland whose assets have been significantly damaged by an eligible disaster. Loans can be used to repair or replace damaged plant, equipment, farm buildings, livestock, and to meet carry-on requirements for re-establishing normal operations.

This program supports SA commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders impacted by the algal bloom to invest in improving business resilience. Funding may be used for equipment purchases, upgrades, training, research and development, consultant payments, and algal bloom clean-up or repair costs.

This program provides low interest loans to NSW primary producers directly affected by a declared natural disaster. The loans help farm businesses continue operating for the next 12 months and replace or repair damage to property and improvements not covered by insurance.

This program provides funding to primary producers and businesses impacted by the North QLD monsoon trough, associated Cyclone Koji and severe weather commencing 24 December 2025. Eligible activities include clean-up, reinstatement, equipment purchase, labour costs, repairs to buildings and essential plant and equipment.

This program provides funding to small businesses, not-for-profits and primary producers in Queensland impacted by Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Severe Weather (1-16 March 2025). Eligible activities include clean-up, reinstatement, equipment purchase/hire, repairs to buildings, and essential emergency measures to resume operations.

This program provides funding to Victorian primary producers impacted by the January 2026 bushfires. Grants help pay for clean-up and reinstatement costs including safety inspections, equipment hiring/leasing, debris removal, and materials essential for resuming primary production operations.

This program funds innovative projects that enhance varroa mite management in Queensland, to prepare beekeepers and pollination-reliant industries for future challenges. Funding supports the delivery of innovative community engagement regarding varroa mite and the development of innovative varroa mite management and monitoring tools.

This grant provides funding to Queensland primary producers for on-farm capital improvements that enhance drought preparedness and resilience. Eligible infrastructure includes water storage systems, dams, bores, irrigation equipment, grain storage, and related installation costs. The grant covers 25% of the cost of new permanent capital infrastructure.

Funding to support farmers' markets operators in Western Australia to become more financially sustainable. The grant supports improvements to infrastructure, planning and compliance, marketing activities, market development, and one-off projects that contribute to business operations and ongoing financial sustainability.

This program provides subsidies to NSW primary producers affected by declared natural disasters for the transport of fodder and/or water to a property, stock to/from agistment, stock to sale or slaughter, or bee or oyster movements. The subsidy covers 50% of road transport costs (GST exclusive) or water-based vessel movements for oysters, up to a maximum distance of 1500 km for road transport.

This grant provides funding for clean-up and reinstatement activities to help rural landholders recover from impacts of Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Associated Severe Weather (1-16 March 2025). Eligible costs include removing debris, disposing of dead livestock, purchasing equipment for property clean-up, salvaging crops, and repairing uninsured flood-damaged farm infrastructure such as sheds, water tanks, and fencing.

This program supports Aboriginal-owned businesses in Western Australia to build strong, sustainable practices in the bush foods, bush products, seafood and beef industries. Vouchers fund services and activities to improve business capability, competitiveness and supply-chain readiness through activities such as business development, workforce training, governance coaching, marketing support and value-adding capability.

This program provides funding to Victorian primary production businesses to implement on-farm infrastructure improvements and undertake essential business activities that improve drought management and preparedness. Eligible activities include constructing or upgrading stock containment areas, reticulated water systems, irrigation systems, grain and fodder storage, internal re-fencing, feed systems, pasture/crop restoration, and water carting for livestock.

This program supports NSW commercial fishing businesses to transition to the long-term management of white spot virus. It provides financial guidance grants of up to $1,000 and training grants of up to $9,000 to assist business owners with decision-making regarding their future in the commercial fishing industry.

This bursary program supports South Australians seeking to improve soil management practices and build knowledge in soil health. It funds individuals and groups to participate in soil-focused training, events, and learning activities that develop skills and professional networks across the state.

This program provides funding to NT primary producers impacted by eligible disasters to help them with freight costs. It covers 50% of emergency freight costs up to $5,000 for activities such as moving emergency fodder, removing stock, replacing livestock buildings, repairing fencing, and replacing machinery or animals lost from the disaster.

This program supports commercial horticulture businesses in the Gnangara groundwater allocation plan area to obtain expert advice on water use efficiency. Vouchers fund certified irrigation specialists to audit properties, design efficient irrigation systems, and provide written advice on technologies and cropping strategies to improve water use efficiency.

A targeted program supporting primary producers within the 2025 Inland River Flood scar who have incurred significant extra transport or freight costs. The subsidy covers eligible activities including mustering of livestock, transport of fodder or water for livestock, and transport of livestock, fencing, equipment or machinery associated with animal welfare.

This program provides funding for industry groups, organisations and private businesses to deliver community events and programs that promote good mental health in agriculture, particularly during stressful and challenging times like drought. Events and initiatives are tailored to unique community needs.

This program supports Tasmanian farmers experiencing financial difficulties by providing funding to cover costs for mediation services. Funding can be used to pay for mediation fees, professional advisory services relevant to mediation, and travel or accommodation expenses. The program aims to help farmers in financial stress negotiate with creditors early through efficient, affordable, and fair resolution of farm debt disputes.

Financial assistance for SA primary producers and rural small business owners experiencing significant financial hardship. The grant helps cover essential costs such as utilities, council rates, groceries, medical bills, and other items identified through financial counselling with Rural Business Support (RBS).

This program provides rebates to drought-affected farmers in Victoria to help them control eastern and western grey kangaroos on their property. Farmers can receive up to $450 per rebate (up to 3 times) to engage professional harvesters to manage kangaroos under an approved Authority to Control Wildlife (ATCW), with a minimum 25% co-contribution required.

AgriFutures provides funding to organisations to conduct research, development and extension (RD&E) on behalf of Australian rural industries that pay levies but do not have their own dedicated RDC, including chicken meat, rice, honeybee, ginger, tea tree oil, and others. Funding is also available to help establish, scale and grow emerging rural industries identified as target industries each year.

This program provides free, detailed property assessment reports for building owners in eligible NSW areas impacted by the February-March 2022 and/or June-July 2022 floods. The assessment includes a comprehensive scope of repair works and an estimate of repair costs, with the report provided only to the property owner.

This program provides NSW small to medium enterprises with support measures to help them attain new business in targeted global markets. Participants receive expert-led workshops, market intelligence briefings, cultural and pitch training, introductions to potential partners and buyers, and in-market visits with specialist staff support.

Funding available for rural landowners in Victoria seeking to integrate trees into their farming enterprise. Projects must focus on either farm forestry plantings for timber production or integrated environmental plantings using native species that provide co-benefits to the agricultural system.

The ITRP supports university researchers to partner with industry in priority areas for Australia. It includes Industrial Transformation Research Hubs that fund research projects focused on issues facing industry, and Industrial Transformation Training Centres that support Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and postdoctoral researchers to gain practical skills and experience through industry placements.

This program provides fee relief for commercial fishers, aquaculture operators, and charter boat licence holders impacted by the harmful algal bloom affecting South Australia's coastline. Relief is issued as 25% of total eligible annual fees, representing the affected quarter (April to June 2025). Eligible fees include PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture annual licence fees, Biosecurity SA Food Safety Scheme and audit fees, and aquaculture lease and licence fees.

This program provides funding to private landholders in Victoria to undertake native vegetation restoration projects on their land. It aims to address climate change and support wildlife by planting millions of native trees and shrubs to capture carbon and create healthy habitat for native wildlife.

This program provides up to 1,000 eligible small business owners with 3 one-hour mentoring sessions to be used within 3 months. Experienced mentors offer advice on business topics including marketing, communication, finance, strategic planning, digitalisation, and change management. The program supports small businesses in 6 priority sectors: advanced manufacturing and defence, agribusiness, circular economy, digital technologies, health technologies and medical research, and regional tourism.

This program provides Tasmania sheep and goat farmers with rebates to help them purchase eligible electronic identification (eID) device tags. The scheme assists farmers in transitioning from visual device and mob-based identification to individual electronic tagging of sheep and goats.

Funding for South Australian landowners to establish new Heritage Agreements or expand existing ones. These grants support short-term (1 to 5 years) projects that protect native vegetation and enhance its condition through biodiversity protection and improvement activities.

This program provides eligible Queensland owner-operated businesses with water bill rebates issued by Seqwater and Sunwater (including Burnett Water) for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years. The scheme offers a 15% rebate on quarterly water bills for commercial irrigation operations to lower the cost of water supply.

A legislated tax offset program that supports companies to invest in eligible research and development by offsetting some of the associated costs. The program provides refundable or non-refundable tax offsets based on company turnover and R&D expenditure proportions, with offsets up to $150 million.

The CRC Grants Program provides funding to establish and operate Cooperative Research Centres that bring together researchers, industry, and other partners to conduct collaborative research. The program supports multiple active CRCs across various sectors including digital health, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and environmental sustainability, with funding terms typically spanning 10 years.

A $29.5 million grant awarded to deliver new research, tools and resources enabling regions and communities to transition to a prosperous and sustainable post-mine future. The program focuses on four categories of opportunities: engagement and partnership, waste reduction and recovery, mine rehabilitation, and land use transitions for mining regions.

The Industry Growth Program awards matched funding grants to support high growth potential Australian businesses commercialise their innovative projects and build Australian manufacturing capability. Grant amounts range from $50,000 up to $5 million, with applications assessed on merit by an independent committee. The program has awarded 96 grants totalling $142 million to date.

SMEC AI accelerates SME adoption of artificial intelligence in priority industries including enabling capabilities, medical science, agriculture, and renewables. The program operates through two key activities: an SME AI Adoption Centre providing consultations and training, and an SME AI Studio creating and supporting new AI products in collaboration with SMEs to solve industry problems.

A $3 million grant supporting Australian Vintage and nine industry partners with the University of Adelaide to develop no and low-alcohol (NOLO) wines. The project addresses technical and market challenges including flavour enhancement, mouthfeel improvement, microbial stability, shelf-life extension, and consumer insights to position Australia as a global leader in lifestyle wines.

A Tasmanian Government initiative providing low interest loans to farm businesses, young farmers, and agri-food businesses. Loans range from $100,000 to $3 million and support projects that advance the Agrivision 2050 plan to increase the value of agriculture and agri-food sectors in Tasmania.

Agristarter Loans provide farmers with loans of up to $2 million to assist them in starting their own farming business or to plan for and implement succession arrangements. The loans can be used to purchase or establish a farm business, buy out relatives during succession, or pay associated legal and administrative costs.

Drought Loans provide farm businesses with loans of up to $2 million through the Regional Investment Corporation to help prepare for, manage through and recover from drought. Funds can be used for feeding and watering stock, refinancing existing debt, operating expenses, capital investments, and drought-related activities.

Farm Investment Loans provide farm businesses with loans to build and maintain strong, resilient and profitable operations. Loans can be used for strengthening farm businesses, accessing markets, managing drought, refinancing debt, operating expenses, capital investment, and enhancing productivity. Loans of up to $2 million are available over 10 years with interest-only repayments for the first 5 years.

A grant program supporting not-for-profit Industry Partner Organisations to provide specialised sectoral advice and expertise to businesses in the Industry Growth Program. These organisations leverage their sectoral expertise in priority areas identified by the National Reconstruction Fund to help businesses commercialise and grow, complementing one-on-one advisory services provided to eligible SMEs.

Low-interest loans of up to $2 million for Queensland primary producers and commercial fishers to start or establish a viable commercial enterprise. Funding can be used for purchasing farms or fishing enterprises, becoming partners in family businesses, or expanding operations.

A Commonwealth grant program that provides funding to support the establishment and operation of business incubators and accelerators across Australia. The program funds various types of incubation programs including regional incubators, sector-specific accelerators, and programs targeting specific entrepreneur demographics.

The Farm Household Allowance Program provides financial assistance to farming families experiencing financial hardship through fortnightly payments for up to 4 years, individual case support with a farm household case officer, and up to $10,000 in activity supplements for skills development, training, and professional advice to improve long-term financial management.

The Farm Management Deposits Scheme provides primary production businesses with tax deductions on farm management deposits to help them manage inconsistent income from natural disasters, climate and market changes. Eligible primary producers can set aside pre-tax income during years of high income and draw it in future years as needed.

The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) provides debt finance, equity finance and guarantees for businesses with compelling proposals in priority areas of the Australian economy. Applicants can seek funding for proposals in renewables and low emissions technologies, medical science, transport, value-add in agriculture/forestry/fisheries, value-add in resources, defence capabilities, and enabling capabilities.

Long-term, industry-led research collaboration funding that supports cooperative research efforts between industry, government, and research institutions. The program provides a platform for innovative projects requiring expertise from multiple sectors to deliver tangible outcomes.

The CRC Program provides funding to support research into world-leading controls for invasive pest animals that are humane, cost efficient and ecologically appropriate. The Invasive Animals CRC has been investigating biological control methods, including the cyprinid herpesvirus (CyHV-3), to manage carp populations in Australian waterways.

A Commonwealth program that registers and supports early-stage venture capital limited partnerships to provide investment funding to innovative Australian businesses. Businesses can approach registered ESVCLPs directly to seek capital for growth and expansion across various sectors including technology, healthcare, agriculture, and defence.

A program that provides capital for early-stage venture capital limited partnerships to invest in innovative Australian businesses. The program attracts venture capital investors to high-potential sectors including agricultural technology, enabling funding for companies like SwarmFarm Robotics to develop and scale cutting-edge solutions.

Provides tax deductions for certain depreciating assets used in primary production, including water facilities, fencing assets, fodder storage assets, and horticultural plants. The decline in value of these assets is calculated using special rules rather than standard uniform capital allowance principles.

This program provides businesses with the opportunity to earn Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) for every tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent they store or avoid emitting through adopting new practices and technologies. Participants can earn ACCUs through projects involving vegetation management, agriculture, energy consumption, waste, transport, and industrial processes, which can then be sold to generate income.

This scheme allows eligible Australian businesses to hire workers from 9 Pacific islands and Timor-Leste for seasonal jobs up to 9 months or longer-term roles between 1-4 years in unskilled, low-skilled and semi-skilled positions. It helps fill labour gaps in rural and regional Australia while providing employment opportunities for Pacific and Timor-Leste workers.

A tax incentive program that lowers the risk of investing in research and development by providing financial support to businesses conducting R&D activities. The incentive helps companies accelerate new product development, improve product quality, and invest in research when outcomes are uncertain.

Needs-based funding provided to Western Australian primary producers to help them recover from eligible declared natural disasters. Funding may be used for professional advice, freight costs, restoration of fencing, and other disaster-specific recovery measures.

Provides Queensland drought-declared farming businesses with relief from supply charges on electricity used to pump water for farm or irrigation purposes. Waivers or reimbursements of supply charges on all relevant electricity accounts are available to eligible farmers experiencing water disruptions.

This program provides young farmers with a duty exemption or concession when purchasing their first farmland property in Victoria. Eligible farmers receive a full exemption from duty on farmland valued at $600,000 or less, or a concession for farmland valued from $600,001 to $750,000.