livestock-transport-industry-transition
Open
Stated grant valueFunding of up to $40,000 (GST exclusive) over both rounds 1 and 2, per eligible applicant is available.
Sheep producers and associated supply chain entities.
algal-bloom-fisheries-and-aquaculture-assistance-grant-sa
Open
Closes in about 4 weeks
32d
Stated grant valueFunding of up to $350,000.
SA commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders impacted by the algal bloom.
low-carbon-product-manufacturing-grant
Open
Closes in about 8 weeks
57d
Stated grant valueFrom $5,000,000 to $30,000,000
Who can apply Applicants can be based internationally, interstate or in NSW. To be eligible for funding, you as the applicant must:hold or be willing to obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) prior to entering into a funding deedbe or will become an entity type listed below prior to entering into a funding deed: a company incorporated in Australiaa company limited by guaranteean incorporated trustee on behalf of a trustan incorporated association or a co-operativean Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres Strait Isla
trees-on-farms-utilisation-program-vic
Open
Closes in about 8 weeks
60d
Stated grant valueFree farm plantation assessment and report.
VIC landowners with small farm forestry plantations.
nsw-sheep-and-goat-eid-equipment-rebate-program-for-producers-and-livestock-agents
Open
Closes in about 2 months
63d
Stated grant value50% of the GST exclusive cost of eligible items, up to $1,500 (GST Exclusive)
Who can apply To be eligible for a rebate, an applicant must meet all of the following requirements:have not received funding under a previous NSW Sheep and Goat eID Infrastructure Rebate Schemebe one of the following: a company incorporated in Australiaa partnershipa sole tradertrusteehave a bank account with an Australian financial institutionIn addition; For producers: have a NSW Property Identification Code (PIC)have an Australian Business Number (ABN)are a trading entity with tax returns or financial statements or an Annual Stock and Land Return (from 2024 or later) showing your business
sa-drought-loan-scheme
Open
Closes in about 6 months
185d
Stated grant valueLow-interest loans of up to $250,000.
Drought impacted farmers in SA's Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions.
expanded-eid-device-rebates-sa
Open
Closes in about 12 months
366d
Stated grant valueRebate on the purchase price of eligible eID devices of 25% up to a cap of 47.5 cents (GST exclusive) per tag.
Sheep and farmed goat producers in SA.
vessel-tracking-rebate-scheme-qld
Open
Closes in about 12 months
366d
Stated grant valueRebate amount varies.
Queensland commercial fishers.
farmers-market-grant-scheme-wa
Open
Closes in about 18 months
550d
Stated grant valueFunding of up to $50,000.
Farmers' markets operators in WA.
202425-harmful-algal-bloom-fee-relief-program-sa
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueCommercial fishers, aquaculture operators, and charter boat licence holders affected by the 2025 harmful algal bloom.
Relief will be issued as 25% of total eligible annual fees, representing the affected quarter (April to June 2025).
small-business-drought-loan
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueLoans of up to $500,000.
Small businesses supplying goods and services relating to primary production to farm businesses located in an eligible area.
agrigrowth-loan-scheme-tas
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueLow interest loans from $100,000 to $3 million.
Tasmanian farmers and agribusinesses.
agristarter-loans
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueLoans of up to $2 million.
First time farmers or farmers looking to plan and implement succession arrangements.
carbon-farming-advice-rebate-pilot-program-tas
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueRebate of up to $10,000.
Tasmanian primary producers.
drought-hardship-loan
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueLoans of up to $250,000.
Farm businesses impacted by drought.
drought-loans
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueLoans up to $2 million.
Eligible farm businesses.
drought-ready-and-resilient-fund-nsw
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueLoans of up to $500,000.
NSW farmers.
drought-relief-from-electricity-charges-scheme-drecs-qld
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueRelief from energy charges.
Drought-declared Queensland farming businesses.
farm-household-allowance-program
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueVarious financial support programs and services are available.
Farmers experiencing financial hardship.
farm-investment-loans
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueLoans of up to $2 million.
Farm businesses.
farm-management-deposits-scheme
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueTax deductions on farm management deposits.
Primary producers.
first-start-loans-qld
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueLow-interest loan of up to $2 million.
Queensland primary producers and commercial fishers.
natural-disaster-loan-primary-producers-nsw
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueLow interest loans of up to $130,000.
NSW primary producers.
seafood-innovation-fund-nsw
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueLoans of up to $500,000.
NSW commercial fishers and aquaculture farmers.
sustainability-loan-qld
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueLoans of up to $1.3 million.
Queensland primary producers and commercial fishers.
vehicle-rebates-for-farmers
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueRebates of up to 40% on motor taxes.
Tasmanian farmers.
young-farmer-duty-exemption-or-concession-vic
Open
No closing date — ongoing
Stated grant valueDuty concessions vary depending on the farmland value.
Young Victorian farmers.
onfarm-drought-infrastructure-grants-vic
Closing soon
Stated grant valueFunding of between $5,000 and $10,000 depending on where the primary production business is located.
Victorian primary production businesses.
gnangara-horticulture-water-use-efficiency-voucher-program-wa
Closing soon
Stated grant valueVouchers up to $5,000.
Commercial horticulture businesses in the Gnangara groundwater allocation plan area.
onfarm-kangaroo-control-rebate-vic
Closing soon
Stated grant valueUp to 3 rebates of $450.
VIC primary producers.
victorian-trees-on-farms-program
Closing soon
Stated grant valueFunding varies.
Victorian rural landholders.
algal-bloom-resilience-grant-sa
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueFunding of between $25,000 and $150,000.
SA fisheries and aquaculture businesses impacted by the algal bloom.
farm-innovation-fund-nsw
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueLoans of up to $1 million.
NSW farmers.
farm-debt-mediation-grants-program-tas
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueFunding of $3,000.
TAS farmers experiencing financial difficulties.
grain-sediment-reduction-program-qld
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueFunding of up to $100,000.
Dry land broadacre grain and forage cropping producers in the Fitzroy region.
livestock-biosecurity-funds-grant-program-vic
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueFunding amounts vary.
Victorian organisations.
watersmart-farms-voucher-program-wa
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueVouchers up to the value of $20,000 and practical support.
WA Wheat belt farmers planning to drill for groundwater.
threatened-and-migratory-species-fisheries-bycatch-mitigation-program
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant value$50,000 to $500,000 covering up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.
Australian businesses and organisations who can help improve conservation outcomes for threatened and/or migratory listed species protected under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (EPBC Act) that interact with commercial wild-catch fisheries.
carbon-farming-outreach-program
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueGrants between $1 million and $17.5 million covering up to 100% of eligible project expenditure.
Organisations such as rural service and extension providers, natural resource management organisations and First Nations groups to deliver training and advice to farmers and land managers across Australia.
industry-growth-program
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueEligible businesses will be connected with an Industry Growth Program Adviser. The Adviser will provide specialised advice to support your commercialisation and growth opportunities and priorities. Once you have received this advice, you may choose to apply for: grants of $50,000 to $250,000 to support early-stage commercialisation projects grants of $100,000 to $5 million for commercialisation and growth projects.
SMEs who have an innovative commercialisation and/or growth project that will help build manufacturing capability in one or more of the government's priority areas for the NRF: value-add in resources value-add in agriculture, forestry and fisheries transport medical science renewables and low emissions technologies defence capability enabling capabilities. Minor changes or improvements to existing products or services are not considered innovative. These are generally considered business as usual growth and not eligible under the program.
methane-emission-reduction-in-livestock
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueGrants from $500,000 to $1.5 million.
What are the eligibility criteria? To be eligible, you must have an Australian business number (ABN) and be one of the following entities: an entity, incorporated in Australia a co-operative. Joint applications are acceptable and encouraged. To submit a joint application you must have a lead organisation who is the main driver of the project and is eligible to apply. We can only accept applications where: the project is supported by your board (or equivalent) you can complete the project and meet any costs of the project not covered by grant funding you certify that you will provide research data and outputs to the department and any nominated third party for developing the emissions framework you declare (using our template) that you have or will have relevant intellectual property arrangements to undertake your project you provide all mandatory attachments in your application. We cannot waive the eligibility criteria under any circumstances.
methane-emissions-reduction-in-livestock-stage-3-round-2
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueFunding from $1 million up to $3 million to cover up to 80% of eligible expenditure.
Incorporated entities, incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust, co-operatives, publicly funded research organisations (PFRO), Australian state/territory Government agency or body.
supply-chain-resilience-initiative
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueGrants from $50,000 to $2 million.
What are the eligibility criteria? Eligibile entities To be eligible you must: have an Australian Business Number (ABN) be non-tax-exempt be registered for the Goods and Services Tax (GST) be an entity incorporated in Australia and a trading corporation If you are a trading corporation, your trading activities must: form a sufficiently significant proportion of the corporation’s overall activities as to merit it being described as a trading corporation; or are a substantial and not merely peripheral activity of the corporation. Eligible projects For your project to be eligible, your application must show: a minimum of $100,000 in eligible project expenditure that you are a manufacturing business or a business within the manufacturing supply chain that your project addresses supply chain vulnerabilities associated with critical product categories identified in the Sovereign Manufacturing Capability Plan evidence from your board (or chief executive officer or equivalent if there is no board) that the project is supported that you can complete the project and meet the costs of the project not covered by grant funding how you will provide your share of project costs. We provide an accountant declaration template to help you confirm you can fund your share of the project costs, including any ineligible expenditure. Critical product categories There are two eligible critical product categories for this grant opportunity: Biopharmaceuticals (medicines) Agricultural Production Chemicals. The Sovereign Manufacturing Capability Plan includes detail about each of these categories.
natural-disaster-donated-fodder-transport-subsidy
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueCovers transport costs up to 1,500 km
Who can apply The subsidy on transport of donated fodder is available to organisations* that donate and transport donated fodder for the benefit of three or more primary producers, whose property has been affected by a natural disaster.Pre-approval for the transport of the donated fodder must be obtained from the NSW Rural Assistance Authority (RAA) by the organisation including agreement on estimates for the amount of fodder to be transported, the number of trips to be completed and the total distance to be travelled.The donated fodder must be delivered to a central location within the declar
natural-disaster-transport-subsidy
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueUp to $15,000
Who can apply To be eligible for the subsidy, you must be a primary producer, as an individual, trust, company or other primary production enterprise that: has a right or interest in a farm enterprise (this can include a lessee) or a Class A aquaculture permit covering oysterscontributes a part of his, her or its labour and capital to the primary production enterprisederives at least 50% of his, her or its income from the primary production enterprisehas assets that have suffered direct damage by the declared natural disasterhas an active Australian Business Number (ABN) at the time of the dec
reconnecting-fish-habitats
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueUp to $1,000,000
Sites eligible for Marine Estate Management Strategy Reconnecting Fish Habitats program funding are generally drawn from a priority list of sites identified during an audit of coastal road crossings and weir structures as part of the following projects:Reducing the Impact of Road Crossings on Aquatic Habitat in Coastal Waterways (2006)Reducing the Impact of Weirson Aquatic Habitat NSW Detailed Weir Review (2006)This priority list has been used as the basis for allocation of resources and effort by NSW DPIRD Fisheries, including the Marine Estate Management Strategy Reconnecting Fish Habitats p
bushfire-industry-recovery-package/birp-sector-development-grants
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueThe project grant value will vary depending on the project scope
The forestry, dairy, apiculture, horticulture, viticulture and aquaculture sectors were identified as the most critical sectors to support economic recovery in fire-affected regions. The Department of Regional NSW carried out a review of the Regional Economic Development Strategies (REDS) for 22 Functional Economic Regions (FERs) most affected by the 2019-20 bushfires to identify economic impacts, how strategic priorities in each REDS had been affected, and key levers and focus areas for economic recovery. This resulted in 22 REDS Bushfire Addenda for bushfire affected FERs, with revised prior
drrf
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueUp to $500,000
Who can apply The program is offered to eligible primary production enterprises for eligible activities that support the primary production enterprise to implement their Farm Business Resilience Plan (or equivalent), as detailed in the program guidelines (PDF 763.49KB).An eligible primary production enterprise:is a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company in NSW where the work is to be carried outhas an Australian Business Number (ABN) and declares itself for tax purposes in Australia as a primary produceris not a public company under the meaning of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth)at
sheep-goat-eid-device-payment-program
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueUp to $10,200,000
The purpose of the program is to provide funding for a point-of-sale discount on Eligible Devices as part of the implementation of mandatory individual eID tagging for sheep and farmed goats within NSW
nsw-rural-financial-counselling-service
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueUp to $1,652,000
The NSW Rural Financial Counselling Service provides free and independent financial counselling to eligible farmers, fishers, foresters and small related businesses experiencing, or at risk of, financial hardship.
farmer-mental-health-program
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant value$335,000
The purpose of the Farmer Mental Health Program Pilot Grant is to trial the integration of mental health coaching within the Rural Financial Counselling Service to improve mental wellbeing outcomes for farmers, their families and farm workers.
nsw-sheep-goat-eid-device-payment-program-round-2
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueUp to $4,000,000
The purpose of the program is to provide extra funding for a point-of-sale discount on Eligible Devices as part of the implementation of mandatory individual eID tagging for sheep and farmed goats within NSW
drought-relief-loan
Verification pending
Close date being confirmed
Stated grant valueUp to $100,000
Who can apply The program is available to eligible primary production enterprises located in NSW experiencing the impacts of drought.An eligible primary production enterprise:is a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company in NSW andhas an Australian Business Number (ABN) and declares itself for tax purposes in Australia as a primary producer andis not a public company under the meaning of the Corporations Act 2011 (Cth) andat least one owner (sole trader, partner, shareholder or beneficiary) contributes part of their labour to the enterprise andin at least one of the last 3 financial
regional-recovery-package/country-shows-support-package
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $45,000
Eligible applicants are NSW Show Organising Committees recognised by the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW Ltd and listed in Appendix A in the program guidelines (PDF 971.91KB). Who can apply Funding is available for NSW Show Organising Committees recognised by the Agricultural Societies Council of NSW Ltd. View the full list of eligible NSW Show Organising Committees in the program guidelines (PDF 971.91KB). Who can’t apply Shows that have received other NSW Government funding for 2022 are not eligible.Applications submitted after the show has been held are ineligible. What you can apply
climate-aquaculture-incentives
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $5,000
Who can apply Oyster growers located in the Hunter LLS region (Wallis Lake, Manning River and Port Stephens including Karuah River) who have completed (or commenced) Oyster Farm Profiles with Hunter Local Land Services (LLS). Who can’t apply Oyster growers located outside of the Hunter LLS region. Types of projects funded under this grant Works involving the adoption of aquaculture practices that improve adaptation to climate change. Projects with both an environmental and productivity benefit are encouraged. Example projects Removal of fixed infrastructure and replacing with floating infrastr
ground-cover-incentive-project-confinement-feeding
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $67,500
Who can apply Owners of targeted properties that are:at least 200 hectaresmixed farming enterprises must have a minimum area of 200 hectares of permanent pasture. Who can’t apply You cannot apply if:you are not the owner of the landyour property is located outside of the Central Tablelands Local Land Services regionyou have overdue or non-compliant contracts with Local Land Servicesyou have outstanding debt, including rates, owing to Local Land Servicesyou do not meet the project standards and eligibility criteria. Types of projects funded under this grant drought lots or stock containment are
improving-farm-water-for-livestock-and-biodiversity-grants
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $10,000
Who can apply Applicants must be the owner of the land where the project will take place, or must have written authority from the landowner authorising their ability to commit to the project on the landowners behalf.Projects must occur on a holding larger than 10 ha and must take place on land within the Northern Tablelands LLS region.See full eligibility criteria further below. Who can’t apply Those who do not meet all of the eligibility criteria. Types of projects funded under this grant The table below details the eligible activities and the level of funding that applies to them under this
weeds-action-program-wap-local-land-services-hunter-region
Closed
Stated grant valueAs allocated to LLS Hunter region by DPI each year
Who can apply Applications are open to member organisations of the Hunter Regional Weeds Committee. These include:Australian Rail Track CorporationCessnock City CouncilCity Of NewcastleCrown LandsDefenceDepartment of Primary IndustriesDPIE-NPWSDungog Shire CouncilForestry Corporation of NSWHunter Valley Flood Mitigation SchemeHunter WaterLake Macquarie City CouncilHunter Landcare ConnectLocal Land ServicesMaitland City CouncilManning LandcareMid Coast CouncilNature Conservation CouncilNSW Farmers AssociationNursery and Garden Industry NSW & ACTPort Stephens CouncilTransport for New South Wales
horticultural-netting-program-trial
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $100,000
To be eligible for the grant, you must:be a primary producerdraw at least 50% of your gross income from your horticultural primary production enterprisecontribute a part of your labour to the horticultural primary production enterprisehold an active ABNlodge an application by the closing date shown on the RAA website (www.raa.nsw.gov.au)at the time of application have, and intend to continue, a viable horticultural primary production enterprise.There are clauses relating to new entrants, seasonal conditions and value-adding that may impact your eligibility. Please refer to the terms and condit
high-impact-partnerships
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $2,000,000
Partners will be organisations that are active in the primary industries or land sectors, have vision and commitment to act on climate change, and are willing to co-invest with government to deliver on their commitments. Who can apply The following types of organisations are eligible to apply:farmer or agribusinessAboriginal landholder/manager including Traditional Owner groups, land councils or Registered Native Title Bodies Corporatenot-for-profit organisationgovernment entitycommunity natural resource management/conservation organisationpeak body or industry organisationproducer association
clean-coastal-catchments-horticulture
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $10,000 to $35,000
Who can apply Commercial growers of vegetables and Blueberry or rubus cropsReside in the North Coast Local Land Services region (Port Macquarie Hastings to Tweed LGA's)Owners of berry and vegetable farms in the regionLeaseholding growers, where the owner gives permission for works.Individuals or businesses Who can’t apply Applicants outside the target regionHobbyist or non-commercial growersFarmers producing non-target commodities Types of projects funded under this grant One or more of the following types of on-ground worksirrigation/fertigation system retrofits/upgrades to existing productio
national-landcare-program-rlp2
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $2,000 to $80,000
This grant provides support for landholders in the Northern Tablelands LLS Region to develop natural resource management projects on their farms.
land-management-incentive-program-2022/23
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $50,000
Who can apply landholderscommunity groupsAboriginal land managers. Who can’t apply Other land managers or organisations not listed above. Types of projects funded under this grant fencing of riverbanks for stock exclusionoff-stream stock watering pointsrevegetation of riverbanksgrazing management plansrevegetation plansweed and pest animal controlon-farm soil protection practices. What can’t you apply for Types of activities that will not be funded under this program includesolely production-oriented activitiesmajor farm water supplies including irrigationsolely weed control to meet a landhold
farm-makeover-incentive-program-22/23
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $4,000
Who can apply Landholder of project sites within the Hunter region of Local Land Services (LLS) that is rateable by LLS and has a Property Identification Code (PIC) Who can’t apply Landholders are ineligible if they have received funding in two or more LLS funding rounds as this program is designed to engage new applicants in sustainable land management. Only one Farm Makeover Program application will be considered per landholder Types of projects funded under this grant Improve stock water quality by planting native grasses, reeds and trees on a damEnsuring your pump-hole is cleaner and lasts
rural-landholders-grant-jun-22
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $25,000
Who can apply Rural landholders who;have suffered direct damage to their assets as a result of the storms and floods that occurred from 27 June 2022 onwards andare ineligible for declared natural disaster assistance because they do not meet the 50% of income from primary production requirementare not eligible for existing flood support programs (SDG, SCSG and other natural disaster assistance)have a holding of at least 10 ha and minimum primary production income of $20,000 per annum can apply. Who can't apply You will not be eligible for a grant if:you have received or are eligible to receive,
rural-landholders-grant-aug-22
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $10,000
Who can apply NSW landholders and oyster farmers impacted by severe flooding events that began on 4 August 2022 and also from 14 September 2022 onwards who are in a local government area declared for AGRN 1030 and/or AGRN 1034 and do not qualify for the primary producer Special Disaster Grant may apply for the Rural Landholder Grant to support recovery.To be eligible for the Rural Landholder Grant, you must:have suffered direct damage as a result of the disaster event (NSW flooding from 4 August or 14 September 2022 onwards – also referred to as AGRN 1030 or 1034) be in one of the disaster-dec
rural-landholders-grant-feb-22
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $25,000
Who can apply Rural landholders who:have suffered direct damage to their assets as a result of the storms and floods that occurred from 22 February 2022 onwards andare ineligible for declared natural disaster assistance because they do not meet the 50% of income from primary production requirementare not eligible for existing flood support programs (SDG, SCSG and other natural disaster assistance)have a holding of at least 10 ha and minimum primary production income of $20,000 per annum can apply. Who can't apply You will not be eligible for a grant if:you have received or are eligible to rece
enhancing-habitat-for-clyde-river-estuary
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $157,000
Funding will be allocated to land managers and organisations within the Clyde River catchment looking to:improve land management practices around bank erosion and riparian corridorsfence off riparian corridors from livestockfence off and vegetate creek lines within the Clyde River catchment to reduce sedimentation.identify weed infestations within their riparian corridors.setup and apply baseline monitoring within bank erosion sites across the Clyde River catchment. Who can apply Land owners, land managers or organisations within the Clyde River catchment.Groups or individuals with frontage to
nsw-fencing-northern-basin-riverbanks-program
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $500
The northern Murray-Darling Basin is home to a network of rivers and wetlands that support a unique mix of ecosystems and Australian wildlife.These ecosystems have evolved over thousands of years in response to the seasonal rainfall and flow patterns that feed the creeks, rivers and wetlands of the region.The ‘riparian zone’ describes the land and plants that adjoin, influences or are influenced by a body of water, such as land bordering rivers, lakes, creeks, and wetlands on river floodplains that interact with the river during times of flood.Healthy riparian zones support a high diversity of
community-small-grants
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $2,000
Who can apply This program is designed for, but is not limited to:landcare groupsschoolsfarmer networksindustry associationspest animal networksAboriginal organisations or other Natural Resource Managementagricultural community organisationsLocal Aboriginal Land Councils (LALCs)industry/producer groupscommittees/associationsnot for profit organisations. Who can’t apply Applicants whose organisation/group is subject to an Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), Local Land Services (LLS), Department of Primary Industries (DPI) or other legal investigation. Types of projects funded unde
aboriginal-fishing-trust-fund
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $500,000
Who can apply To be eligible, applicants must be 1 of the following:an Aboriginal personan Aboriginal entity, such as a family/clan or community organisation or an Aboriginal owned and run businesssomeone acting on behalf of an Aboriginal entity. Types of projects funded under this grant The Aboriginal Fishing Trust Fund program looks to provide funding to a wide variety of projects.Priority areas for funding may include projects that fall into one or more of the following 6 platforms:education and trainingfishing access and facilitiescultural fishing enhancementaquatic habitat rehabilitation
farms-of-future-grant-program
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $35,000
Who can apply To be eligible to apply for Farms of the Future grant funding, applicants must:have a primary production enterprise in any agricultural industry (see the Definitions section of the Grant Guidelines for the list of eligible ANSZIC Codes), however the program focus is on the livestock (beef and sheep), cotton, grains or horticulture (trees crops and vines) sectorsoperate the primary production enterprise in an eligible local government area: Armidale, Ballina, Byron, Cabonne, Carrathool, Griffith, Leeton, Lismore, Moree Plains, Narrabri, Orangehold an active ABN in respect of the p
sustainable-farm-dam-case-study
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $10,000
Eligible activities must be associated with farm dam enhancement.The landholder will be expected to enter into a 10 year management agreement and undertake agreed management activities relevant to the funding they receive.The landholder will be expected to provide access as required to the farm dam for educational workshops. Who can apply Applicants must berural landholders in the Shoalhaven and Illawarra region. Types of projects funded under this grant Dam enhancement could involverestricting livestock access with fencingproviding alternate water sources (troughs) or a hardened access routep
critical-producer-grant
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $10,000 to $100,000
This recovery program aims to help key primary production industries in storm and flood-hit areas, helping them to remain viable and effectively recover to support the local and state economy.
storm-and-flood-recovery/supply-chain-support-program
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $50,000 to $2,000,000
Who can apply Eligible applicants must be a business or co-operative that is a first receiver and processor, or harvester in the supply or value chain of the aquaculture (including fisheries), horticulture (blueberries, macadamias, pecans, vegetables, tea tree), or agriculture (beef, dairy, soybeans, sugarcane, intensive livestock) industries.Businesses must be able to demonstrate they suffered directly from flood damage or indirectly through supply chain disruptions. They must be located in one of the 62 disaster declared local government areas (LGAs) impacted by the February and March 2022 f
nsw-landcare-enabling-program-2023-2027-local-and-regional-coordinators
Closed
Stated grant valuePrescribed allocations of funding have been assigned to each Local Land Services region and are provided in the program guidelines.
Who can apply Eligible applicants must: be a Landcare NSW member organisation (currently paid) or a regional Landcare NSW body as listed in Schedule 1 of the Constitution Landcare NSW Limited (27 July 2022)be an incorporated entity or company limited by guaranteebe located within 1 of the 11 Local Land Services regions have $20 million of public liability insurance or are willing to obtain this before entering a funding deed, andhave an Australian Business Number (ABN). Who can’t apply Ineligible applicants include:Landcare NSW LtdLandcare Australia Ltd Landcare groups not based in NSW local c
screening-streams
Closed
Stated grant value$5,000
The total cost of installation will vary as each pump system requirements are different.Applicants must research and determine the most suitable screen to fit their pump and system. This includes contacting the suppliers to provide pumping information to ascertain suitability.As interest continues to increase and industry experts are coming on board, the suppliers may refer you to a local irrigation business for installation.The screen must comply with the following NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries minimum standards to help sustain native fish populations:maximum 1 to 2mm apertur
national-water-grid-fund-2024
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $20,000
Who can apply Projects must serve rural and regional NSW to be eligible for funding.Who can applylocal councils and authoritieswater utilitiesirrigation organisationsFirst Nations organisationsscience agenciesprivate corporations, where the project has multiple beneficiaries.Location that are eligible include Albury City, Armidale Regional, Ballina, Balranald, Bathurst Regional, Bega Valley, Bellingen, Berrigan, Bland, Blayney, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Byron, Cabonne, Carrathool, Central Coast, Central Darling, Clarence Valley, Cobar, Coffs Harbour, Coolamon, Coonamble, Cootamun
nsw-sheep-and-goat-eid-infrastructure-rebate-processors
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $44,400 to $97,000
Eligible processors can apply for a rebate of 50% of the cost of eID items for sheep and farmed goats, as listed in the program guidelines.The maximum rebate that can be claimed per applicant with 50% co-funding for works undertaken and purchases from 15 December 2022 is:small processors – $44,400medium processors – $52,000large processors – $97,000. Who can apply To be eligible for this rebate, the following conditions must be met:you are a sheep or goat processoryour business operates as a sole trader, partnership, trust or private companyyou have an Australian Business Number (ABN)you have
nsw-sheep-and-goat-eid-infrastructure-rebate-saleyards
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $48,000 to $790,000
Eligible saleyards can apply for a rebate of 100% of the cost of eID items for sheep and farmed goats, as listed in the program guidelines.The maximum rebate that can be claimed per category of eligible saleyard applicant for works undertaken and purchases from 15 December 2022 is:small saleyards – $48,000medium saleyards – $146,000large saleyards – $525,000extra large saleyards – $790,000. Who can apply To be eligible for this rebate, the following conditions must be met:you are the owner of an eligible saleyard listed in Schedule 1 in the sheep or farmed goat sectoryour business operates as
dust-diseases-board-grant
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $600,000
Who can apply Not-for-profit organisations registered as a charity with the Australian CharitiesNot-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and/or the state or territory in which it operates. Types of projects funded under this grant Support services for those affected by dust diseases and their families.More than 85% of the dust diseases managed by icare dust diseases care are asbestos related. The diseases covered by icare dust diseases care are:Asbestos induced carcinomaAsbestos related pleural diseasesDiffuse dust-related pulmonary fibrosisHypersensitivity Pneumonitis, including: ◦ Bagassosis ◦ Farm
nsw-sheep-and-goat-eid-infrastructure-rebate-primary-producers
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $15,250
Eligible primary production enterprises can apply for a rebate of 50% of the cost of eID items for sheep and farmed goats, as listed in the program guidelines (PDF 234.6KB). The maximum rebate that can be claimed per applicant with 50% co-funding for works undertaken and purchases from 15 December 2022 is:up to $4000 for panel and handheld readers, and related software (including software subscriptions up until 1 January 2027) up to $11,250 for an auto drafter that is fitted with a panel reader and related software (including software subscriptions up until 1 January 2027) and goat handling eq
nsw-sheep-and-goat-eid-infrastructure-rebate-stock-and-station-agents
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $2,000
Eligible stock and station agents can apply for a rebate of 50% of the cost of eID items for sheep and farmed goats, as listed in the program guidelines (PDF 179.76KB).The maximum rebate that can be claimed per application with 50% co-funding for eID related purchases from 15 December 2022 is $2000. Who can apply To be eligible for this rebate, you must meet the following conditions:you are a sheep or farmed goat stock and station agentyou have a NSW Stock and Station Agents Licence your business operates as a sole trader, partnership, trust or private companyyou have an Australian Business Nu
lcpm-construction-ready-stream
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $2,000,000 to $20,000,000
Who can apply Applicants can be based internationally*, interstate or in NSW. To be eligible for funding, the lead applicant must:hold or be willing to obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) prior to entering into a funding agreementbe or will become an entity type listed below prior to entering into a funding agreement: a company incorporated in Australiaa company limited by guaranteean incorporated trustee on behalf of a trustan incorporated association or a co-operativean Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and /or Torres St
national-water-grid-fund-2024-round-2
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $5,000
Who can apply Projects must serve rural and regional NSW to be eligible for funding.Who can apply:Local government authoritiesWater utilitiesIrrigation organisationsFirst nations organisationsScience agenciesPrivate corporations (where the project has multiple beneficiaries)Location that are eligible include Albury City, Armidale Regional, Ballina, Balranald, Bathurst Regional, Bega Valley, Bellingen, Berrigan, Bland, Blayney, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Byron, Cabonne, Carrathool, Central Coast, Central Darling, Clarence Valley, Cobar, Coffs Harbour, Coolamon, Coonamble, Cootamund
clean-coastal-catchments-horticulture-grants-program
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $10,000 to $35,000
Who can apply Commercial blueberry, rubus and vegetable growers located in the Clarence, Coffs Harbour, Bellinger and Nambucca LGAs. Types of projects funded under this grant irrigation/fertigation system retrofits/upgrades to existing production areas that reduce water usewastewater capture and treatment/re-use/recycling systemsconstruction of nutrient detention ponds, artificial wetlands and filter pondsriparian and farm perimeter re-vegetation or creating vegetated buffer zones to filter water runoff from production areaserosion control including structural works and re-vegetation, such as
lower-manning-dairy-nutrient-management-incentives-program-2023-25
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $15,000
Who can apply The grant opportunity is open to landholders in identified priority target catchments who have undertaken a whole farm planning process using Dairy Australia's Fert$mart Guidelines.This process evaluates soil fertility to derive an appropriate fertiliser strategy but also identifies potential improvements in farm infrastructure.To be eligible for grant funding, an applicant must be enrolled in Dairy Australia’s Fert$mart Training and meet each of the following requirements:be a landowner or a landholder with signed landowner permission to undertake the project on the land or if t
dif
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $1,000,000
Who could apply To be eligible for the Drought Infrastructure Fund, the applicant must have demonstrated that:they are the owner or operator of the farm business where the work is to be carried out the business operated as a sole trader, partnership, trust, or private company and trades agricultural productsthe business was registered with the Australian Taxation Officer as a primary producer and had an Australian Business Number (ABN)the owner/operator earns more than 50% of gross income from the primary production enterprise under normal seasonal circumstances; or the farm business is classi
national-water-grid-fund-2025
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $5,000
Who can apply Projects must serve rural and regional NSW to be eligible for funding.Who can apply:local council / authority (including County Councils and Joint Organisations)water utilityirrigation water supply corporation or trustFirst Nations organisationscience agencyNSW Government Department; orprivate corporations, where the project has multiple beneficiaries.Location that are eligible include Albury City, Armidale Regional, Ballina, Balranald, Bathurst Regional, Bega Valley, Bellingen, Berrigan, Bland, Blayney, Bogan, Bourke, Brewarrina, Broken Hill, Byron, Cabonne, Carrathool, Central
cnfs-australian-bass-2025/26
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $4,000 to $12,000
Provides two dollars in funds for every one dollar in funds raised by the community to stock native fish in public waters to benefit anglers
cnfs-inland-natives-2025/26
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $4,000 to $12,000
Provides two dollars in funds for every one dollar in funds raised by the community to stock native fish in public waters to benefit anglers
low-carbon-landscapes-grant
Closed
Stated grant valueGrants of up to $500,000 for projects with one target landscape area, or up to $1,000,000 for projects with two to five target landscape areas.
Who can apply Eligible applicants include:farmers or agribusinessesAboriginal landholders or land managers including Traditional Owner groups, land councils or Registered Native Title Body Corporatesnot-for-profit organisationsgovernment entities, including NSW Government agencies and local governmentnatural resource management/conservation organisationspeak bodies or industry organisationsproducer associationsco-operative/mutual organisations.For-profit carbon service providers are not eligible to be applicants. Types of projects funded under this grant The Low Carbon Landscapes grant round c
high-impact-partnership-grants-round-2
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $500,000 to $2,000,000
Who can apply Farmers or agribusinessAboriginal landowners/managers including Traditional Owner groups, land councils or Registered Native Title Body CorporatesNot-for-profit organisations Government entitiesCommunity natural resource management/conservation organisations Peak body or industry organisations Producer associations Research institutions Co-operative/mutual organisations Types of projects funded under this grant The scope of the High Impact Partnership Round 2 grants supports innovative projects delivering abatement at scale, that also create co-benefits. The grants will be offere
natural-disaster-relief-grant
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $25,000
Who can apply To be eligible for the Natural Disaster Relief Grant, you must meet the eligibility requirements set out in the Program Guidelines (PDF 695.54KB) and summarised below:you are a primary producer or have a primary production enterprise and operate as a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company in NSWyou are a primary producer or have a primary production enterprise and hold a Class A Aquaculture Permit under the Fisheries Management Act 1984 authorising an aquaculture lease area of at least 1 hectareyou hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) that was active at the time o
special-disaster-relief-grant
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $75,000
Who can apply To be eligible for the Special Disaster Relief Grant, you must meet the eligibility requirements set out in the Program Guidelines (PDF 901.96KB) and summarised below:you are a primary producer or have a primary production enterprise and operate as a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company in NSWyou are a primary producer or have a primary production enterprise and hold a Class A Aquaculture Permit under the Fisheries Management Act 1984 authorising an aquaculture lease area of at least 1 hectareyou hold an Australian Business Number (ABN) that was active at the time o
agriculture-industries-innovation-and-growth-program
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $500,000 to $4,000,000
Who can apply To be eligible for grant funding, an applicant must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be one of the following entity types:a company incorporated in Australiaan incorporated association or co-operativea legally binding incorporated partnershipIncorporated trustee of an Australian-based trustan Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation incorporated under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006.Applicants must:be registered for GSTbe able to demonstrate that they are financially viable by providing the most recent 2 years of financial st
cnfs-australian-bass-2026/27
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $4,000 to $12,000
Provides two dollars in funds for every one dollar in funds raised by the community to stock native fish in public waters to benefit anglers
cnfs-inland-natives-2026/27
Closed
Stated grant valueFrom $4,000 to $12,000
Provides two dollars in funds for every one dollar in funds raised by the community to stock native fish in public waters to benefit anglers
prawn-fishers-financial-guidance-and-training-support-program
Closed
Stated grant valueUp to $10,000
Who can apply Eligible applicants for Financial Guidance Grants (up to $1,000) must meet all of the following requirements:have an Australian Business Number (ABN)be registered for GSTbe one of the following: a company incorporated in Australiaan incorporated association or co-operativea partnershipa sole traderdeclare in the application form that the applicant is not aware of any issues which could cause reputational or other risks to the NSW Governmentprovide evidence of ownership of a fishing business component of which are Estuary General Prawning – Region 1, Estuary General Prawning – Reg