Agriculture Grants in Queensland — 2026

Co-contribution grants for eligible entities to develop and implement regional drought resilience plans that improve drought preparedness and resilience in Queensland regions. The scheme supports both the development of draft plans and implementation of eligible activities identified in approved plans.

A grant program that supports women-founded and led innovation-driven enterprises preparing for early-stage capital raises. The fund provides grants from $50,000 to $200,000 matched at a 1:3 ratio to help Queensland female founders close investment rounds and grow their businesses across various industries.

Grants available to assist primary producers and small businesses directly impacted by the North Queensland Monsoon Trough, Associated Tropical Cyclone Koji and Severe Weather (24 December 2025 - 11 February 2026) with costs of clean-up and reinstatement of their business. Funding supports eligible activities including equipment purchase/hire, labour costs, livestock management, crop replacement, and essential repairs.

Grants up to $75,000 available to assist directly impacted primary producers with costs of clean-up and reinstatement following the North and Far North Tropical Low disaster (29 January - 28 February 2025). Funding covers equipment and materials hire/purchase, debris removal, fencing replacement, labour costs, livestock replacement, crop replacement, and other recovery-related expenses.

Grants of up to $10,000 to help rural landholders pay for clean-up and reinstatement costs of their primary production enterprise that suffered direct damage from Tropical Cyclone Alfred and Associated Severe Weather (1-16 March 2025). The scheme provides rebates for eligible activities within the declared disaster area.

The Queensland Government Vessel Tracking Rebate Scheme offsets the costs commercial fishers incur to purchase and have approved vessel tracking units installed on their commercial fishing boats. Eligible costs include purchase and installation of approved vessel tracking units, with installation rebates capped at $220.

Co-contribution grants of up to $50,000 to assist primary producers with permanent infrastructure activities that improve drought preparedness. Funding covers up to 25% of project costs for activities such as water infrastructure, storage equipment, and grain storage identified in a Farm Business Resilience Plan.

A free, no-obligation service that provides primary producers with access to an independent consultant to review business strategies, analyze financial position, and develop options for resolving underlying debt issues including debt restructure. The service includes a comprehensive report on the farm business's past, present, and projected financial position with recommendations.

A structured mediation process administered by QRIDA that provides an efficient and equitable way for farmers and mortgagees (lenders) to attempt to resolve matters relating to farm business debt. Mediation is required before mortgagees can take possession of a property or other enforcement action under a farm mortgage. The process involves a neutral mediator assisting farmers and lenders to reach agreement, and is typically cheaper and quicker than arbitration or litigation.

The Deadly Innovation Strategy supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander entrepreneurs, innovators and communities to access opportunities in the global future economy. It aims to increase economic participation and independence for Indigenous innovators in Queensland through co-designed initiatives that create leadership opportunities, foster partnerships, and unlock resources for job creation and business development.

Industry Research Fellowships provide support to PhD qualified researchers to undertake innovative research in partnership with an industry partner that addresses a key industry issue or challenge. The program aims to spur innovation, produce new technologies and services, and create high-paying jobs.