Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the agriculture sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
What these grants can fund
- Business expansion and capital investment
- Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
- Workforce training and skills development
- Technology adoption and innovation
- Export and market development
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
- Must be operating in the relevant sector
- Matching co-contribution may be required
- Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 5 of 5This program provides funding to Queensland primary producers impacted by the North and Far North Tropical Low disaster commencing 29 January 2025. Funding covers eligible clean-up, reinstatement activities, and emergency measures including equipment, labour costs, repairs, and essential business resumption expenses.
This voucher program supports Wheatbelt farmers in Western Australia to develop water supply options suitable for a drying climate by providing financial and practical support for geophysical surveys and groundwater drilling. Participants receive up to $10,000 in vouchers for ground-based geophysical surveys and up to $5,000 per drill incentive voucher (maximum 2) to help locate water in bedrock aquifers. The program also contributes to research that refines geophysical exploration methods to reduce drilling risks and costs for farmers.
This program provides funding to NT primary producers impacted by eligible disasters to help them with freight costs. It covers 50% of emergency freight costs up to $5,000 for activities such as moving emergency fodder, removing stock, replacing livestock buildings, repairing fencing, and replacing machinery or animals lost from the disaster.
A structured mediation process administered by QRIDA that provides an efficient and equitable way for farmers and mortgagees (lenders) to attempt to resolve matters relating to farm business debt. Mediation is required before mortgagees can take possession of a property or other enforcement action under a farm mortgage. The process involves a neutral mediator assisting farmers and lenders to reach agreement, and is typically cheaper and quicker than arbitration or litigation.
A $67 million program over 4 years from 2025-26 delivered in partnership with states and territories to support regional drought resilience planning. The program provides implementation funding for eligible activities in approved regional drought resilience plans, supports regions to govern and improve their plans, and enables agricultural regions without plans to develop one.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.