Agriculture Industries Innovation and Growth Program — NSW
$500K – $4M available
Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development
The Agriculture Industries Innovation and Growth Program is a NSW Government grant program providing up to $25 million to support innovative technology, equipment, infrastructure and related project delivery in the NSW agriculture sector. It aims to improve export access, supply chain productivity, resilience and lower emissions in regional New South Wales.
Funding
$500K – $4M
Closed
23 Jan 2026
Location
New South Wales
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What's Funded
Funded activities include construction and upgrade of agricultural processing or production infrastructure, purchase and installation of innovative equipment and agtech, development of future fuels and plant-based protein capability, packaging and processing line upgrades, and project delivery support such as project management and specialist services.Before you apply
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Expected outcomes include increased access to new and expanding markets, improved supply chain productivity and resilience, lower emissions, stronger competitiveness of the NSW agricultural sector, and economic participation of regional Aboriginal businesses.Grant not accepting applications
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What is the Agriculture Industries Innovation and Growth Program?
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Who is eligible for the Agriculture Industries Innovation and Growth Program?
- Applicant must have an Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Applicant must be registered for GST.
- Eligible entity types are: company incorporated in Australia, incorporated association or co-operative, legally binding incorporated partnership, incorporated trustee of an Australian-based trust, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporation.
- Applicant must provide the most recent 2 years of financial statements to demonstrate financial viability.
- Applicant must hold or commit to obtaining public liability insurance of at least $20 million per occurrence before executing a funding deed.
- Applicant must be a fit and proper person or legal entity.
- Applicant must not be insolvent, bankrupt or subject to ongoing legal proceedings.
- Applicant must declare they are not aware of issues that could cause reputational or other risks to the NSW Government.
- Project must be located in an eligible regional New South Wales area, the Unincorporated Far West region, or Lord Howe Island.
- Projects in the Sydney metropolitan area are ineligible.
- Applicants may submit a maximum of one application.
- Applicant must provide a cash co-contribution of at least 50% of total project cost.
- Required co-contribution must be available at the time of application.
- Individuals, sole traders, unincorporated associations, and Australian or New South Wales Government agencies, state owned corporations, or statutory authorities cannot apply.
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