Agriculture Grants in Western Australia — 2026

This program supports Western Australian sheep producers and supply chain businesses to adjust to the removal of live sheep exports by sea. It provides grants for capital investments in on-farm finishing infrastructure and onshore processing capacity, including equipment, technology, and facility upgrades to strengthen the sheep supply chain.

The Collie Futures Small Grants Program provides funding to projects that help strengthen and diversify the Collie economy as the region transitions away from coal-related industries. Projects must deliver meaningful economic or community outcomes and support economic diversity, growth, and jobs in the Collie region, contribute to a vibrant and liveable regional community, or maximise opportunities for transitioning workers.

This voucher program supports Wheatbelt farmers in Western Australia to develop water supply options suitable for a drying climate by providing financial and practical support for geophysical surveys and groundwater drilling. Participants receive up to $10,000 in vouchers for ground-based geophysical surveys and up to $5,000 per drill incentive voucher (maximum 2) to help locate water in bedrock aquifers. The program also contributes to research that refines geophysical exploration methods to reduce drilling risks and costs for farmers.

This program assists eligible commercial horticultural businesses in obtaining written expert advice from certified irrigation consultants to develop water use efficiency plans. Vouchers can be used to engage specialists for property audits, irrigation system design, and advice on technologies and strategies to improve water use efficiency.

The NNSIDI supports the creation of new and innovative native seed production enterprises throughout the Pilbara, Goldfields Esperance, and the Kimberley regions. Funded by $4.4 million, the initiative establishes Seed Production Area (SPA) trial sites that serve as models for future SPAs, providing training and building long-term business capacity. The program prioritizes Aboriginal-operated SPAs established on country and aims to create sustainable jobs while meeting mining companies' post-closure revegetation obligations.

The Kimberley Development Commission offers limited and targeted financial assistance to Kimberley businesses and organizations for specific projects and proposals. Support may include small grants for business case development, sponsorship of events with economic development or quality of life focus, support for regional participation in significant external events, letters of support for grant applications, and project facilitation with government agencies.

A jointly funded program supporting the development of regional drought resilience plans that bring together regional organisations, local governments, communities and industry to prepare for future drought risk. The program identifies priority actions to build drought resilience and water security solutions across regions, with a specific focus on practical, locally-led initiatives.

A joint WA Government and Australian Government arrangement providing financial assistance to primary producers whose assets have been affected by eligible disasters. Assistance includes reimbursement grants for professional advice, freight subsidies, fencing repairs, and interest rate subsidies on recovery loans. In exceptional disaster events, additional grants for recovery and clean-up may be available.

An eleven-year, $60.85 million State Government investment program that provides up to $250,000 per project to support locally-driven initiatives in regional Western Australia. The grants fund projects that promote sustainable jobs, workforce solutions, productivity, skills development, and industry diversification across the Goldfields-Esperance region.