Agriculture & Primary Industries Grants

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.