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Tenders and grants across agriculture and food security — crop production inputs, irrigation systems, agri-processing facilities, livestock programmes, rural extension services, food storage and logistics, and climate-smart agriculture. Curated for agribusinesses, farming cooperatives, rural development NGOs, agri-tech firms and food security consultancies.
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This stream of BushBank is implemented by our deliver partner, Cassinia Environmental. The government has set a target of 20,000 hectares of restored land, creating habitat for native wildlife and removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Cassinia Environmental is recruiting private landowners to participate in this ambitious and exciting opportunity.
This collaboration will support QLD farmers to access high-quality, modern training that is industry led.
To bolster local capacity for biosecurity preparedness through feral pig population suppression and support control tools and techniques to ensure sustainable and effective management.
To assist Queensland councils to implement or expand kerbside organics collection services that contribute to meeting Queensland waste diversion and recycling targets. Eligibility See website
The Grassroots Environmental Grants program is available to eligible recipients to support projects aimed at protecting and preserving Queensland's natural and built environment. Eligibility See website link provided for detailed eligibility criteria and applicant guidelines. Outcome All applicants will be advised of the outcome of their submission in writing. Amount Forty five thousand
The Department of Transport and Main Roads provides a natural disaster assistance package and a drought assistance package for eligible registered operators. This package is offered in conjunction with the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and the Queensland Police Service. Eligibility Primary producers are eligible for drought assistance if their property has been drought declared by the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries. 1. Multi-combination drought permits 2. Increase to the maximum loaded dimensions of baled or rolled hay or straw 3. An additional registration pay term of 3 months and exemption from surcharge for a 3 or 6 month registration pay term 4. Exemption from an administrative fee for late payment of registration. 5. Waiving of certificate of inspection fees 6. S...
This program provides subsidies to primary producers for the transport of fodder and/or water to a property, stock to/from agistment, stock to sale or slaughter, or bee or oyster movements What do you get? Subsidies of up to $15,000 per financial year. Who is this for? NSW primary producers affected by a declared disaster. Overview The subsidy will be paid for road transport (for fodder, water, stock and bees) or water-based movements using a vessel (for oysters) at a rate of 50% of the total amount (GST exclusive) paid to the carrier or specified costs for an owner-driver. A maximum distance of 1500 km applies for road transport. The maximum subsidy available is $15,000 per financial year. Check if you can apply To be eligible for the subsidy, you must be a primary producer, as an indi...
AgriFutures provides funding to organisations to deliver research and innovations that aim to strengthen and future-proof established and emerging rural industries. What do you get? Funding varies depending on the RFQ or Open Call. Who is this for? Organisations conducting research and delivering innovation that aims to strengthen and future-proof established and emerging rural industries. Overview AgriFutures Australia is one of 15 Research and Development Corporations (RDCs) that service the Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) needs of Australian rural industries. AgriFutures Australia has a unique role among the RDCs. AgriFutures provides funding to organisations to conduct RD&E on behalf of rural industries that pay levies to the Australian Government, but do not have their o...
This program provides loans to support eligible farm businesses to manage through and recover from prolonged drought of at least 2 years and are expected to be financially impacted by drought for at least the next 12 months. What do you get? Loans of up to $250,000. Who is this for? Farm businesses impacted by drought. Overview Loans are available for farm businesses to: pay operating costs: pay outstanding bills and manage essential day-to-day farm expenses such as wages, utilities, insurance and other administrative costs buy fodder and cart water: purchase fodder and cover water carting costs to support livestock and produce support transport needs: to cover transport costs of livestock, crops or produce. Check if you can apply To be eligible, applicants must: be an Australian citize...
The farm management deposits scheme provides primary production businesses with tax deductions on farm management deposits to help them deal with inconsistent income from natural disasters, climate and market changes. What do you get? Tax deductions on farm management deposits. Who is this for? Primary producers. Overview The farm management deposits (FMD) scheme allows eligible primary producers to set aside pre-tax income from their primary production activities during years of high income. The income can then be drawn in future years as needed. Primary producers can include FMDs as part of their risk-management strategy. Check if you can apply To be eligible for the FMD scheme, you must be: carrying on a primary production business at the time you make a deposit an individual (either...
This program provides loans to aquaculture and wild catch fishing businesses significantly impacted by the marine harmful algal bloom in SA from March 2025. What do you get? Loans of up to $250,000. Who is this for? Aquaculture and wild catch fishing businesses impacted by the marine harmful algal bloom first detected in March 2025 off the coast of SA. Overview Loans are available to help aquaculture and wild fish catching businesses manage through and recover from the marine harmful algal bloom first detected in March 2025 off the coast of South Australia. Eligible loan uses include: refinancing existing debt to a lower interest rate to improve cash flow pay operating expenses, including outstanding bills, salary, rent, insurance and other business costs capital expenditure including p...
Various transport-related drought assistance measures are available to primary producers whose property has been drought-declared. What do you get? Various support measures. Who is this for? Queensland primary producers. Overview Primary producers whose properties have been drought declared may be eligible for various vehicle registration, exemptions and waivers, including: concessional registration 3-month registration renewal pay term surcharge and late fee exemptions seasonal registration deferment carting water with farm plate concession vehicle fodder transport with primary producer concession certificate of inspection fee waivers heavy vehicle permits and exemptions. Check if you can apply To be eligible for these drought assistance measures, your property must have been drought d...
First Start Loans provide loans for primary producers and commercial fishers to start or establish a viable commercial enterprise. What do you get? Low-interest loan of up to $2 million. Who is this for? Queensland primary producers and commercial fishers. Overview First Start Loan - Primary producer Provides primary producers with low interest loans of up to $2 million to help in the early years of establishing a primary production enterprise. Funding may be used to: buy your first farm become a partner in the family farm achieve enterprise viability lease or share a farm expand or buy your first herd of cattle or other livestock. First Start Loan - Commercial fisher Provides commercial fishers with low interest loans of up to $2 million to help in the early years of establishing a com...
The Young Farmer Duty Exemption or Concession provides young farmers with a duty exemption or concession when buying their first farm. What do you get? Duty concessions vary depending on the farmland value. Who is this for? Young Victorian farmers. Overview This Young Farmer Duty Exemption or Concession provides young farmers with a duty exemption or concession when buying their first farmland property in Victoria. The date of transfer (settlement) and not the date of the contract determines which exemption or concession applies. Transfers of a single parcel of land, on or after 1 July 2018 will be eligible for: a full exemption from duty on farmland valued at $600,000 or less a concession from duty for farmland valued from $600,001 to $750,000 Check if you can apply To be eligible, you...
provides a tax deduction for assets used in primary production. What do you get? Tax deductions for certain depreciating assets used in primary production. Who is this for? Primary producers. Overview The general principles of uniform capital allowance (UCA) apply to most depreciating assets used in primary production. However, the decline in value of the following primary production depreciating assets is worked out using special rules: water facilities used to conserve or convey water fencing assets fodder storage assets, and horticultural plants (including grapevines). A fencing asset includes a new fence, as well as any structural improvement, repair of a capital nature, alteration, addition or extension to an existing fence. Typical fencing assets include: posts rails wire droppers...
Freight Subsidies for Disaster Affected Primary Producers provides primary producers with freight subsidies for moving materials, including emergency fodder. What do you get? Freight subsidies of up to $5000 per disaster event. Who is this for? Queensland primary producers located in a disaster declared area. Overview Freight subsidies are available for affected primary producers whose property is located within a disaster-declared area under Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements (DRFA) or who hold a current Individual Disaster Stricken Property (IDSP) declaration. There a 4 different freight subsidies available: transport of fodder removal of stock transport of building, fencing materials, machinery and equipment transport of animals purchased for restocking as a result of the disaste...
This program provides fee relief for commercial fishers, aquaculture and charter boat operators impacted by the algal bloom affecting South Australia’s coastline. What do you get? Commercial fishers, aquaculture operators, and charter boat licence holders affected by the 2025 harmful algal bloom. Who is this for? Relief will be issued as 25% of total eligible annual fees, representing the affected quarter (April to June 2025). Overview Fee relief is available for commercial fishers, aquaculture and charter boat operators impacted by the algal bloom affecting South Australia’s coastline. Eligible fees for relief consideration include: PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture annual licence fees Biosecurity SA Food Safety Scheme and audit fees Aquaculture lease and licence fees. Check if you can a...
This program provides TAS primary producers with rebates to access carbon farming advice. What do you get? Rebate of up to $10,000. Who is this for? Tasmanian primary producers. Overview This program aims to assist Tasmanian primary producers to access carbon farming advice to help them enter the market. Rebates are available to get advice from approved advisers about undertaking carbon farming projects. Check if you can apply To be eligible, applicants must: be a property owner, share farmer or lessee based in Tasmania operate a primary production business as a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company operating and located in Tasmania have not received and paid for eligible services before applying and receiving a notice of eligibility from the Department have not previously ...
The farm household allowance program provides farming families experiencing financial hardship with assistance through planning and training for long-term financial improvements as well as income support for up to 4 years. What do you get? Various financial support programs and services are available. Who is this for? Farmers experiencing financial hardship. Overview Farm household allowance (FHA) provides assistance to farming families experiencing financial hardship. This program focuses on helping farmers make important decisions to improve their long-term financial situation. The support available includes: a fortnightly payment for up to 4 years in each specific 10-year period individual case support with a farm household case officer up to $10,000 in activity supplements that give...
The Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements provide funding to primary producers to help them recover from an eligible declared disaster. What do you get? Funding varies on a case-by-case basis. Who is this for? WA primary producers affected by an eligible declared natural disaster. Overview The WA Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements provides needs-based funding to help primary producers with the cost of disaster recovery. Funding may be used for: obtaining professional advice directly relating to addressing issues arising from the natural disaster freight costs of transporting livestock, fodder or water, and building or fencing equipment or machinery the restoration or rebuilding of fencing, including the cost of materials when the fencing has been deliberately ...
The Australian Government is inviting applications from Indigenous Ranger organisations with current fee-for-service contracts with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (the department), via a restricted process, to apply for a grant under the Ranger Capability Building Grants Program, Round 4. For this grant, $5 million (GST exclusive) is available over the 2026–27 and 2027–28 financial years. Grant agreements will be up to 2 years in length. The Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program helps protect Australia’s $100 billion agriculture industries by partnering with Indigenous Rangers to provide vital surveillance needed for the early detection of biosecurity threats across northern Australia. The intended outcomes of the grant program are: Increased capacity of Indigenou...
This program provides low-interest loans to eligible drought affected primary producers in SA. What do you get? Low-interest loans of up to $250,000. Who is this for? Drought impacted farmers in SA's Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions. Overview The SA Drought Loan Scheme supports drought affected grain and livestock farmers in South Australia’s Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions, through access to urgent financial assistance through the provision of low-interest loans. The loans are for working capital only and cannot be used to refinance existing debt. Loan funds may be used for: employee wages paying creditors rent and rates buying goods, including fuel, for carrying on the business direct cropping and livestock expenses. Check if you can apply To be eligib...
The Smart Farming Program provides rebates of up to $35,000 (ex GST) to eligible primary producers in the Central-West Orana REZ to adopt smart farming technologies that improve productivity, resource management and climate resilience. Program objective The Smart Farming Program aims to support primary producers in the Central-West Orana Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) to adopt smart agriculture technologies (AgTech) that improve farm productivity, strengthen resource management, and build climate resilience. The program also seeks to support local agricultural industries and contribute to economic development across the region through increased uptake of innovative farming technologies. This program is administered by Revenue NSW. Eligibility Who can apply Hold a valid Australian Business ...
This program supports WA Aboriginal-owned businesses in the bush foods, bush products, and botanicals industries. What do you get? Vouchers up to $10,000. Who is this for? WA Aboriginal-owned businesses in the bush foods, bush products, and botanicals sectors. Overview Vouchers provide targeted support to help emerging and expanding Aboriginal-owned business improve capability, competitiveness and supply-chain readiness. Eligible activities may include (but are not limited to): accelerating business development and supply-chain participation workforce development and training business governance, coaching and mentoring sales and marketing support manufacturing, processing or value-adding capability. Check if you can apply To be eligible, applicants must: be an Aboriginal-owned businesse...
The NSW Government established the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program – Planning and Transitions Grants (the Program) to assist businesses that have been impacted by the moratorium on harvesting in the Great Koala National Park
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