Algal Bloom Resilience Grant SA

About this grant

This program supports SA commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders to invest in improving business resilience.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Sa fisheries and aquaculture businesses impacted by the algal bloom.
• This program aims to build resilience and create new opportunities for fisheries and aquaculture licence holders impacted by the algal bloom in sa.
• Funding may be used for project-related costs, including:
• Replacement or upgrades to existing equipment which substantially improve resilience, expand business capabilities/operations or support algal bloom clean-up and repair
• Mentoring, research and development costs
• Training and re-skilling existing staff
• Payments to consultants (e.g. designers, engineers and technical specialists)
• Algal bloom clean-up or repair of harvest area infrastructure costs
• To be eligible, your business must be impacted by the algal bloom and have:
• Been approved to receive/received a grant under the
• Algal bloom fisheries and aquaculture assistance grant
• Had your licence fees waived by the department of primary industries and regions under the
• Businesses must also:
• Be a legal entity established in australia
• Be a sa commercial fisheries or aquaculture licence holder
• Have held an active australian business number (abn) since 1 january 2025
• Be registered for goods and services tax (gst)
• Be currently operating (in any capacity)
• 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 the financial year 2024-25
• Derive at least 75% of business turnover directly from commercial activities under the commercial fisheries or aquaculture licence(s).

What the funding covers

• Funding of between $25K and $150K.

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-resilience-grant-sa for application details

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