Open NowBusiness

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.

Expected 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

Answer a few quick questions to find out if you qualify for this grant. Takes about 2 minutes.

Check Eligibility

Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

employmentcommunityother

Keywords

algal bloomfisheriesaquacultureSouth Australiabusiness supportdisaster assistancewagesoverheads

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.
3

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?

Start by checking your eligibility using the free Beta Docs eligibility checker. If eligible, Beta Docs' AI-powered platform can help you draft, review, and refine your application to maximise your chances of success.

Need help applying?

Beta Docs has helped founders secure $160M+ in competitive grants. Our AI platform drafts compliance-perfect applications — and our expert reviewers make sure you stand out.