Farming businesses, agribusinesses and primary producers can access a wide range of government grants for productivity, sustainability, drought resilience and export market access. Every state government runs programs alongside the federal government — covering everything from farm infrastructure to agricultural technology adoption.
What these grants can fund
- Farm infrastructure and equipment upgrades
- Water efficiency and irrigation systems
- Drought resilience and land management projects
- Agricultural technology (AgTech) adoption
- Export market access for primary products
- Organic certification and market diversification
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered farm business or primary producer with an ABN
- Land ownership or a long-term lease
- Some programs require sustainable land management practices
- Export programs typically require an established trading history
- Biosecurity compliance and industry registration may be required
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 12 of 167A venture capital investment program that provides capital and professional expertise to innovative Australian early-stage companies and high-growth startups. The program offers increased fund sizes up to $200 million, a 10% tax offset on capital deployed into start-up companies, and a tax-exempt environment for investment returns.
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.
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.
A $12 million grant program supporting place-based, First Nations-led initiatives to help communities prepare for dry times and changing climate. Up to six First Nations delivery partners will be selected to work with their communities to design and deliver local projects that build drought and climate resilience.
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 can be used to repair or replace damaged plant, equipment, farm buildings, livestock, and meet carry-on requirements to re-establish normal operations.
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.
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.
A $3 million grant supporting Australian Vintage and nine industry partners with the University of Adelaide to develop no and low-alcohol (NOLO) wine technologies. The project addresses key 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 CRC-P collaboration grant of approximately $300,000 supporting Nuchev to develop standardized vaccine protocols and operating procedures for endemic disease prevention in Australian dairy goat operations. The project aims to address the lack of unified vaccine development approaches in the Australian dairy goat industry and create targeted vaccines for improved herd health.
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 enhancing productivity. Loans are available over 10 years with the first 5 years interest-only, followed by 5 years of principal and interest repayment.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.