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Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant SA
Australian Government · Australia
This program provides funding to South Australian commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders impacted by the algal bloom. Grants of up to $350,000 are available to help eligible businesses meet fixed costs, overheads and employee wages.
Funding
Up to $350K
Deadline
31 July 2026
Location
South Australia
Who Can Apply
• Be a legal entity established in Australia
• Be a South Australian commercial fisheries or aquaculture licence holder
• Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) as at 2025-01-01
• Be registered for goods and services tax (GST) as of 2025-07-29
• Demonstrate minimum business turnover of 75000 in financial year 2023-24 or 2024-25
• Have Australia-wide grouped payroll not greater than 10000000 in 2024-25
• Derive at least 75% of business turnover directly from commercial activities under the commercial fisheries or aquaculture licence(s)
To be eligible, businesses must be a legal entity established in Australia, be a South Australian commercial fisheries or aquaculture licence holder, have an active ABN as at 1 January 2025, be registered for GST as of 29 July 2025, demonstrate minimum business turnover of $75,000 in financial year 2023-24 or 2024-25, have Australia-wide grouped payroll not greater than $10 million in 2024-25, and derive at least 75% of business turnover directly from commercial activities under the commercial fisheries or aquaculture licence or licences.
What's Funded
Grant funding supports fixed costs and overheads including utilities, rent, finance and interest payments, with additional support available for employee wages for businesses significantly impacted by the algal bloom.Before you apply
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Get a 48-hour grant fit auditExpected Outcomes
Eligible fisheries and aquaculture businesses remain operational, cover essential business costs, retain employees and continue trading despite the impacts of the algal bloom.Free Eligibility Check
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Applicant Types
companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother
Stage
established
Funding Purposes
employmentcommunityother
Keywords
algal bloomfisheriesaquacultureSouth Australiabusiness supportdisaster assistancewagesoverheads
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant SA?
The Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant SA is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $350K in funding. This program provides funding to South Australian commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders impacted by the algal bloom. Grants of up to $350,000 are available to help eligible businesses meet fixed costs, overheads and employee wages.
2
How much funding does the Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant SA provide?
The Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant SA provides Up to $350K in funding.
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Who is eligible for the Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant SA?
- Be a legal entity established in Australia
- Be a South Australian commercial fisheries or aquaculture licence holder
- Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) as at 2025-01-01
- Be registered for goods and services tax (GST) as of 2025-07-29
- Demonstrate minimum business turnover of 75000 in financial year 2023-24 or 2024-25
- Have Australia-wide grouped payroll not greater than 10000000 in 2024-25
- Derive at least 75% of business turnover directly from commercial activities under the commercial fisheries or aquaculture licence(s)
4
When does the Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant SA close?
Applications close on 31 July 2026.
5
What activities are funded?
Grant funding supports fixed costs and overheads including utilities, rent, finance and interest payments, with additional support available for employee wages for businesses significantly impacted by the algal bloom.
6
How do I apply for the Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant SA?
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