Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant SA

About this grant

This program provides funding to small businesses and not-for-profits impacted by the algal bloom occurrence in SA.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Marine industry businesses impacted by the algal bloom occurrence in SA.
• Overview
• This program is designed to support impacted business that fit into the following categories:
• marine or coastal tourism operator (excluding hospitality and food services)
• charter boat and fishing charter operator
• marine-based sport and/or school (e.g. surf school)
• commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holder
• seafood processor
• marine and fishing supply chain manufacturer or retailer (e.g. tackle shops, marine equipment suppliers)
• marine or coastal caravan parks, camping grounds and other accommodation providers (excluding short-term private/holiday rental providers, e.g. private properties rented through real estate agents or booking sites such as Airbnb or Stayz)
• beachfront kiosk/cafes.
• Funding may be used in any way that supports continued business viability, including:
• standing business costs, including utilities, salaries and rent
• financial advice, marketing, or other business development activities
• adjusting the business to be viable in the changed operating environment
• retaining and supporting existing employees.
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• To be eligible, businesses must:
• be a legal entity established in Australia
• be a SA entity (including both businesses and not-for-profits)
• have an active Australian business number (ABN) as at a 1 January 2025
• be registered for goods and services tax (GST) as at 22 July 2025
• have an Australia-wide grouped payroll of less than $1.5 million in 2024-25
• be primarily categorised in one or more of the impacted
• marine industry categories.
• Additionally, businesses must be able to demonstrate:
• a minimum turnover of $18,750 in the 3-month comparative period
• a decline in turnover of 30% or more (using comparative period).
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• Apply for the Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant SA
• Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.
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• Contact information
• Phone:
• 08 8429 3801
• Email:
• algalbusinesssupportgrants@sa.gov.au
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What the funding covers

• Funding of up to $50,000 (over 3 payments).

How to apply

1. 1Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/algal-bloom-small-business-support-grant-sa for application details

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