Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant SA

About this grant

This program provides funding to commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders impacted by the algal bloom occurrence in SA.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Sa commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders impacted by the algal bloom.
• Businesses must:
• Be a legal entity established in australia
• Be a sa commercial fisheries or aquaculture licence holder
• Have an active australian business number (abn) as at a 1 january 2025
• Be registered for goods and services tax (gst) as of 29 july 2025
• Demonstrate minimum business turnover of $75,000 in financial year 2023-24 or 2024-25
• Have an australia-wide grouped payroll not greater than $10 million in 2024-25
• Derive at least 75% of business turnover directly from commercial activities under the commercial fisheries or aquaculture licence(s).
• Algalbusinesssupportgrants@sa.gov.au
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What the funding covers

• Funding of up to $350K.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/algal-bloom-fisheries-and-aquaculture-assistance-grant-sa for application details

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