Agriculture Grants in Australia (All States) — 2026

A venture capital investment program that provides capital and professional expertise to innovative Australian early-stage companies and high-growth startups. The program offers increased fund sizes up to $200 million, a 10% tax offset on capital deployed into start-up companies, and a tax-exempt environment for investment returns.

A program that provides capital for early-stage venture capital limited partnerships to invest in innovative Australian businesses. The program attracts venture capital investors to high-potential sectors including agricultural technology, enabling funding for companies like SwarmFarm Robotics to develop and scale cutting-edge solutions.

A legislated tax offset program that supports companies to invest in eligible research and development by offsetting some of the associated costs. The program provides refundable or non-refundable tax offsets based on company turnover and R&D expenditure proportions, with offsets up to $150 million.

A $12 million grant program supporting place-based, First Nations-led initiatives to help communities prepare for dry times and changing climate. Up to six First Nations delivery partners will be selected to work with their communities to design and deliver local projects that build drought and climate resilience.

This program provides low-interest loans to Queensland primary producers whose assets have been significantly damaged by the Western Queensland Surface Trough and Associated Rainfall and Flooding between 21 March – 19 May 2025. Loans can be used to repair or replace damaged plant, equipment, farm buildings, livestock, and meet carry-on requirements to re-establish normal operations.

A $3 million grant supporting Australian Vintage and nine industry partners with the University of Adelaide to develop no and low-alcohol (NOLO) wines. The project addresses technical and market challenges including flavour enhancement, mouthfeel improvement, microbial stability, shelf-life extension, and consumer insights to position Australia as a global leader in lifestyle wines.

A Tasmanian Government initiative providing low interest loans to farm businesses, young farmers, and agri-food businesses. Loans range from $100,000 to $3 million and support projects that advance the Agrivision 2050 plan to increase the value of agriculture and agri-food sectors in Tasmania.

A $3 million grant supporting Australian Vintage and nine industry partners with the University of Adelaide to develop no and low-alcohol (NOLO) wine technologies. The project addresses key technical and market challenges including flavour enhancement, mouthfeel improvement, microbial stability, shelf-life extension, and consumer insights to position Australia as a global leader in lifestyle wines.

A CRC-P collaboration grant of approximately $300,000 supporting Nuchev to develop standardized vaccine protocols and operating procedures for endemic disease prevention in Australian dairy goat operations. The project aims to address the lack of unified vaccine development approaches in the Australian dairy goat industry and create targeted vaccines for improved herd health.

Agristarter Loans provide farmers with loans of up to $2 million to assist them in starting their own farming business or to plan for and implement succession arrangements. The loans can be used to purchase or establish a farm business, buy out relatives during succession, or pay associated legal and administrative costs.

Drought Loans provide farm businesses with loans of up to $2 million through the Regional Investment Corporation to help prepare for, manage through and recover from drought. Funds can be used for feeding and watering stock, refinancing existing debt, operating expenses, capital investments, and enhancing productivity. Loans are available over 10 years with the first 5 years interest-only, followed by 5 years of principal and interest repayment.

Farm Investment Loans provide farm businesses with loans up to $2 million to strengthen, build resilience, and improve profitability. Loans can be used for farm strengthening, market access, drought preparation and recovery, debt refinancing, operating expenses, capital investment, and productivity enhancement. Repayments are interest-only for the first 5 years, then principal and interest for the remaining 5 years.

Low-interest loans of up to $2 million for Queensland primary producers and commercial fishers to start or establish a viable commercial enterprise. Funding can be used for purchasing farms or fishing enterprises, becoming partners in family businesses, or expanding operations.

This program provides funding to WA sheep producers and supply chain businesses to adjust to the removal of live sheep exports by sea. It supports capital investments for on-farm finishing activities and processing supply chain capacity enhancements through two funding streams.

This program provides low-interest loans of up to $2 million to Queensland primary producers whose assets have been significantly damaged by the North QLD monsoon trough, associated Cyclone Koji and severe weather commencing 24 December 2025. Loans can be used to repair or replace damaged plant, equipment, farm buildings, livestock, and meet carry-on requirements over a maximum term of 10 years.

This program provides loans for primary producers and commercial fishers to help them invest in the latest infrastructure and improve sustainability. Sustainability loans can be used to invest in activities and infrastructure to create a viable and sustainable future for the primary production business.

This program provides young farmers with a duty exemption or concession when purchasing their first farmland property in Victoria. Farmland valued at $600,000 or less receives full exemption from duty, while farmland valued from $600,001 to $750,000 receives a concession.

Loans of up to $500,000 available to small businesses located in drought-affected regions that directly supply goods or services relating to primary production to farm businesses. The loan is structured with 5 years of interest-only payments followed by 5 years of principal and interest repayments over a 10-year period.

This program provides low interest loans to NSW farmers to help them prepare for, manage and recover from drought. Loans can be used for animal welfare, farm preparedness, income diversification, environmental improvements, training and business development.

Provides NSW commercial fishers and aquaculture farmers with low-interest rate loans to improve their business. Loans support investment in preparedness, environmental sustainability, fishing and aquaculture equipment, and transport and logistics to ensure long-term productivity and sustainable use of marine and land-based environments.

This grant provides funding to commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders in South Australia impacted by algal bloom occurrences. Eligible businesses can receive up to $350,000 in total grant payments across multiple tranches to support fixed costs, overheads, and employee wages.

The program provides advisory services and matched grant funding to support SMEs undertaking innovative commercialisation and growth projects in priority manufacturing areas. Eligible businesses receive specialised advice from an Industry Growth Program Adviser, and may then apply for grants ranging from $50,000 to $5 million to support their commercialisation and growth initiatives.

The Industry Growth Program awards matched funding grants to high growth potential Australian businesses to commercialise their innovative projects and build Australian manufacturing capability. Grant amounts range from $50,000 up to $5 million, assessed on merit by an independent committee. Participants receive an Advisory Service report before applying for the matched funding grant opportunity.

This program provides low-interest loans to primary producers in Queensland whose assets have been significantly damaged by an eligible disaster. Loans of up to $250,000 over a maximum term of 10 years can be used to repair or replace damaged plant, equipment, farm buildings, livestock, and meet carry-on requirements for re-establishing normal operations.

This program provides low-interest loans to eligible drought-affected primary producers in South Australia's Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions. Loans of up to $250,000 are available for working capital purposes including employee wages, creditor payments, rent, rates, and direct cropping and livestock expenses.

This program provides matched co-investment funding to angel investors investing in Victorian AgTech startups. Investors can receive between $100,000 and $200,000 in matched funding to support early-stage AgTech ventures in Victoria.

This program provides low interest loans to primary producers directly affected by a declared natural disaster in NSW. The loans help farm businesses continue operating for the next 12 months and replace or repair damage to property and improvements not covered by insurance.

Low-interest loans up to $100,000 provided to Queensland primary producers who have suffered significant loss of income from an eligible disaster. Funds are intended for essential working capital such as salaries, creditor payments, rent, fuel, fodder, and water to support continuation of normal business operations.

This program provides funding to primary producers and businesses impacted by the North QLD monsoon trough, associated Cyclone Koji and severe weather commencing 24 December 2025. Eligible activities include clean-up, reinstatement, equipment purchase, labour costs, repairs to buildings and essential plant, and safety inspections.

This 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 program provides funding to Victorian primary producers impacted by the January 2026 bushfires. Grants help pay for clean-up and reinstatement costs, including safety inspections, equipment hiring and leasing, debris removal, and materials essential for resuming primary production operations.

This program provides funding to small businesses and not-for-profits in South Australia impacted by algal bloom occurrences. Funding can be used for standing business costs, financial advice, marketing, business adjustments, and employee retention. The grant supports marine industry businesses to maintain viability during the algal bloom crisis.

Funding to help Queensland primary producers undertake on-farm capital improvements that improve drought preparedness and resilience. The grant covers 25% of the cost of new permanent capital infrastructure such as water tanks, dams, bores, irrigation equipment, and storage facilities, up to a maximum of $50,000.

Funding to support farmers' markets operators in Western Australia to improve financial sustainability through infrastructure upgrades, planning and compliance, marketing activities, and market development support. The program operates in two stages, with Stage 1 requiring completion of a training workshop before Stage 2 funding can be accessed.

This program provides rebates to South Australian sheep and goat producers for the purchase of eligible eID equipment needed to conduct and report property-to-property movements under the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS). Eligible producers can apply for up to 75% of the cost of essential equipment, with rebate amounts determined by average livestock movements to their property over a 3-year period.

This program provides subsidies to NSW primary producers affected by declared disasters 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. The subsidy covers 50% of road transport costs (GST exclusive) up to a maximum distance of 1500 km, or water-based vessel movements for oysters.

The Farm Household Allowance Program provides financial assistance to farming families experiencing financial hardship through fortnightly payments for up to 4 years, individual case support, and activity supplements up to $10,000 for training and professional advice. The program helps farmers make important decisions to improve their long-term financial situation.

This program provides Tasmanian primary producers with rebates to access carbon farming advice to help them enter the carbon farming market. Rebates of up to $10,000 are available to get advice from approved advisers about undertaking carbon farming projects.

This program provides funding for business events such as expos, trade shows, forums, and conferences that promote Western Australia as a destination for trade and investment. Events can be hybrid, virtual, or in-person and must strengthen connections between WA and international markets of strategic importance.

This program provides funding to Victorian primary production businesses to implement on-farm infrastructure improvements and undertake essential business activities that improve drought management and preparedness. Eligible activities include constructing or upgrading stock containment areas, reticulated water systems, irrigation systems, grain and fodder storage, internal re-fencing, feed systems, pasture/crop restoration, and water carting for livestock.

This voucher program provides funding and practical support to Western Australian Wheatbelt farmers planning to drill for groundwater. Applicants receive vouchers up to $20,000 for geophysical surveys and drill incentives, along with expert advice from researchers and hydrogeologists to identify optimal drilling locations.

Provides freight subsidies to Queensland primary producers located in disaster-declared areas for transporting materials including emergency fodder, stock removal, building and fencing materials, and restocking animals. Subsidies of up to $5,000 per disaster event are available to help affected producers recover from declared disasters.

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.

This program provides vouchers to commercial horticulture businesses in the Gnangara groundwater allocation plan area to engage certified irrigation specialists. Specialists conduct property audits, design efficient irrigation systems, and provide written advice on technologies, soil amendments, and cropping strategies to improve water use efficiency.

This targeted program supports primary producers within the 2025 Inland River Flood scar who have incurred significant extra transport or freight costs. The subsidy covers eligible activities including mustering of livestock, transport of fodder or water for livestock, and transport of livestock, fencing, equipment or machinery associated with animal welfare.

This program provides funding for industry groups, organisations and private businesses to deliver community events and programs that promote good mental health in agriculture, particularly during stressful and challenging times like drought. Events and initiatives are tailored to unique community needs.

This program supports Tasmanian farmers experiencing financial difficulties by providing funding to cover costs for mediation services. Funding can be used to pay for mediation fees, professional advisory services relevant to mediation, and travel or accommodation expenses. The program aims to help farmers in financial stress negotiate with creditors early through efficient, affordable, and fair resolution of farm debt disputes.

This bursary program supports South Australians seeking to improve soil management practices and build knowledge in soil health. It funds participation in soil-focused training, events, and learning activities that develop skills and professional networks. Applicants can apply for individual training (up to $2,000) or group knowledge exchange (up to $5,000).

Financial assistance for SA primary producers and rural small business owners experiencing significant financial hardship. The grant, provided in conjunction with financial counselling through Rural Business Support, helps cover essential costs such as utilities, council rates, groceries, medical bills, and other items identified as part of recovery planning.

This program provides rebates for the purchase of handheld eID equipment as part of the implementation of mandatory individual eID for sheep and goats within NSW. Eligible producers and licensed stock and station agents can receive a 50% rebate on the cost of new eID handheld readers.

This program supports NSW commercial fishing businesses to transition to the long-term management of white spot virus. It provides financial guidance grants of up to $1,000 and training grants of up to $9,000 to assist business owners with decision-making regarding their future in the commercial fishing industry.

The Vessel Tracking Rebate Scheme provides commercial fishers with a rebate to help cover the costs of purchasing and installing approved vessel tracking units on their commercial fishing boats. Rebates are available for Category A units (up to $300), Category B units (up to $750), and professional installation (up to $220).

This program provides rebates to drought-affected farmers in Victoria to help them control eastern and western grey kangaroos on their property. Farmers can receive up to $450 per application (up to 3 times) to engage professional harvesters to manage kangaroos under an approved Authority to Control Wildlife (ATCW), with a minimum 25% co-contribution required.

Provides Tasmanian farmers with rebates of up to 40% on motor tax paid on commercial vehicles used for agricultural purposes. Discounts are also available on vehicle registration and licensing with evidence of eligibility.

This program provides rebates to sheep and farmed goat producers in South Australia who purchase eligible electronic identification (eID) devices and tags. The rebate covers 25% of the purchase price up to a cap of 47.5 cents (GST exclusive) per tag for NLIS-accredited tags.

The Farm Management Deposits Scheme provides primary production businesses with tax deductions on farm management deposits to help them manage inconsistent income from natural disasters, climate and market changes. Eligible primary producers can set aside pre-tax income during years of high income and draw it in future years as needed.

This program provides free, detailed property assessment reports for building owners in eligible NSW areas impacted by the February-March 2022 and/or June-July 2022 floods. The assessment includes a comprehensive scope of repair works and an estimate of repair costs. The report is confidential and provided only to the property owner for their use in planning repairs or rebuilding.

This program provides NSW small to medium enterprises with support measures to help them attain new business in targeted global markets. Participants receive expert-led workshops, market intelligence briefings, cultural and pitch training, introductions to potential partners and buyers, and in-market visits with specialist staff support.

Fuel Tax Credits provide businesses with a credit for the fuel tax (such as excise or customs duty) included in the price of fuel. Credits are available for fuel used in business activities including machinery, plant, equipment, and vehicles. Tax credit amounts are based on the fuel tax credit rate when the fuel was purchased and the business activities the fuel is used for.

The National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) provides debt finance, equity finance and guarantees for businesses with compelling proposals in priority areas of the Australian economy. Applicants may seek funding for proposals in renewables and low emissions technologies, medical science, transport, value-add in agriculture/forestry/fisheries, value-add in resources, defence capabilities, and enabling capabilities.

The scheme provides financial assistance to Tasmanian businesses and individuals to offset the costs of shipping eligible goods by sea. Assistance is calculated based on the difference between sea freight costs and notional road freight costs over the same distance. The scheme aims to provide Tasmanian industries with equal competitive opportunities since they cannot transport goods interstate by road or rail.

The CRC Program funds collaborative research between industry, government, and academic partners to develop technologies and solutions for real-world problems. CRC CARE specifically focuses on developing technologies to assess, clean up, and prevent soil, water, and air contamination, with support totaling $56.1 million in Australian Government funding since 2005.

The CRC Program supports the Invasive Animals CRC in investigating and delivering world-leading controls for invasive pest animals that are humane, cost-efficient, and ecologically appropriate. This funding has enabled research into biological control methods, including the cyprinid herpesvirus (CyHV-3), to manage carp populations in Australian waterways.

Provides tax deductions for certain depreciating assets used in primary production, including water facilities, fencing assets, fodder storage assets, and horticultural plants. The decline in value of these assets is calculated using special rules that allow for accelerated depreciation.

This program provides businesses with the opportunity to earn Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) for every tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent they store or avoid emitting through adopting new practices and technologies. Participants can earn income by selling ACCUs generated from eligible projects in areas such as vegetation management, agriculture, energy consumption, waste, transport, and industrial processes.

A free 8-week program for small to medium enterprises to progress their research and development opportunities or explore early-stage R&D decisions. The program provides practical support including R&D coaching, feedback on innovation challenges, viability assessment, and assistance in preparing R&D funding applications.

This scheme allows eligible Australian businesses to hire workers from 9 Pacific islands and Timor-Leste for seasonal jobs up to 9 months or longer-term roles between 1-4 years in unskilled, low-skilled and semi-skilled positions. The scheme helps fill labour gaps in rural and regional Australia while providing employment opportunities for Pacific and Timor-Leste workers.

Funding available for rural landowners in Victoria seeking to integrate trees into their farming enterprise. Projects must focus on either farm forestry plantings for timber production or integrated environmental plantings using native species that provide co-benefits to the agricultural system.

The ITRP supports university researchers to partner with industry in priority areas for Australia. It includes Industrial Transformation Research Hubs that fund research projects focused on issues facing industry, and Industrial Transformation Training Centres that support Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students and postdoctoral researchers to gain practical skills and experience through industry placements.

This program provides fee relief for commercial fishers, aquaculture operators, and charter boat licence holders impacted by the harmful algal bloom affecting South Australia's coastline. Relief is issued as 25% of total eligible annual fees, representing the affected quarter (April to June 2025). Eligible fees include PIRSA Fisheries and Aquaculture annual licence fees, Biosecurity SA Food Safety Scheme and audit fees, and aquaculture lease and licence fees.

This program provides funding to private landholders in Victoria to undertake native vegetation restoration projects on their land. It aims to address climate change and support wildlife by planting millions of native trees and shrubs to capture carbon and create healthy habitat for native wildlife.

Needs-based funding provided to Western Australian primary producers to help them recover from eligible declared natural disasters. Funding may be used for professional advice, freight costs, restoration of fencing, and other disaster-specific recovery measures.

The scheme provides Queensland drought-declared farming businesses with relief from supply charges on electricity used to pump water for farm or irrigation purposes. Waivers or reimbursements of supply charges on all relevant electricity accounts are available to eligible farmers experiencing water disruptions.

Funding for South Australian landowners to establish new Heritage Agreements or expand existing ones. These grants support short-term (1 to 5 years) projects that protect native vegetation and enhance its condition through biodiversity protection and improvement activities.

This program provides eligible Queensland owner-operated businesses with a 15% rebate on water bills issued by Seqwater, Sunwater, and Burnett Water for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 financial years. The scheme aims to lower the cost of water supplied for commercial irrigation by owner-operated primary production businesses.

This scheme provides loans to eligible South Australian cooperatives engaged in processing and storing primary products. The loans enable cooperatives to claim generous Commonwealth taxation benefits including interest, depreciation, and principal repayments on the loan facility.

Various support measures available to primary producers in drought-declared areas of Queensland, including vehicle registration concessions, exemptions, waivers, and permits. Eligible producers can access concessional registration, registration renewal payment terms, surcharge and late fee exemptions, seasonal registration deferment, and heavy vehicle permits.

CRC Grants provide funding for medium to long-term, industry-led research collaborations aimed at solving industry-identified problems and improving competitiveness, productivity and sustainability of Australian industries. Funding covers up to 50% of eligible grant project costs, with applicants required to match the grant funding through cash and/or in-kind contributions.

The second phase of the Future Drought Fund provides $519.1 million over 8 years to support drought resilience and adaptation activities. This includes extensions to the Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs and Climate Services for Agriculture program, as well as evaluation activities and support for First Nations communities.

A tax offset program that provides financial support to eligible corporations conducting research and development activities in Australia. Companies can claim tax offsets based on eligible R&D expenditure, with different benefit rates depending on company size and expenditure levels.

The CRC Grants Program funds collaborative research centres that bring together researchers, industry, and other partners to conduct research and development. The program supports multiple active CRCs across various sectors including digital health, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, and environmental solutions, with funding terms typically spanning 10 years.

The MDBREDP has committed $72.65 million to assist Basin communities increase economic diversification and adjust to a water constrained environment. Projects are selected by Basin States (New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland) in consultation with the Minister for Regional Development.

Eighteen grants totalling $13 million support farmers in adopting proven practices and technologies that enhance productivity, resilience, and sustainability in drought conditions. Projects run over a 24-month activity period starting June 2023, focusing on extension and adoption of drought-resilient farming practices across multiple Australian regions.

The RUIC program connects Queensland-based SMEs with regional universities to help solve technical challenges and progress new ideas through collaborative R&D projects. Eligible SMEs can access up to $50,000 in dollar-matched funding, regional research facilitators for end-to-end support, free R&D training through the Innovate to Grow program, and networking opportunities with innovation experts and investors.

CSIRO Kick-Start provides matched funding of $10,000 to $50,000 to Australian start-ups and SMEs to undertake R&D activities with CSIRO researchers. The program pairs businesses with CSIRO experts to help investigate challenges, refine concepts, advance prototypes, conduct feasibility studies, and move ideas closer to market.

A fully facilitated STEM internship program that pairs tertiary students with Western Australian food and beverage businesses to work on real-world technical projects over 200 hours. Businesses receive a $2,500 payment per student upon completion of the internship to offset hosting costs, while students gain paid work experience and businesses access skilled talent to solve STEM challenges.

The CRC Grants program funds collaborative research centres that bring together industry, research organizations, and government to develop innovative solutions across various sectors. The program supports multiple CRCs working on challenges ranging from mine closure transformation and hydrogen fuel blending to cybersecurity, manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare applications.

The Australian Government is inviting applications through an open process to apply to deliver services under 1.12 Rural Programs, Rural Financial Counselling Services from 2027 to 2032. This initiative provides free and independent financial counselling to eligible farmers, fishers, foresters and small-related enterprises who are experiencing, or at risk, of financial hardship. This program is ongoing and is subject to regular and open approaches to market. Funding rounds and approaches have been continually reviewed and adjusted over the years to improve the performance of the program and drive efficiencies to support structural adjustment in the agricultural sector in times of financial hardship. The objective of the program is to support structural adjustment through transitioning clients out of immediate financial crisis or concerns, assessing business viability to make informed decisions about the future of the business and improving financial wellbeing and resilience through bui

The Future Drought Fund invests in the Climate Services for Agriculture program developed by the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO to provide farmers with local climate projections and better climate information. The program delivers tools like My Climate View, which offers future climate projections for 22 agricultural commodities at a 5-square-kilometre resolution across Australia, and supports development of the Australian Agricultural Drought Indicators Project to improve drought monitoring and forecasting.

The Future Drought Fund (FDF) helps build drought and climate resilience across Australia through various programs and projects. It supports farmers, land managers, and communities in implementing drought resilience strategies and innovations. The fund operates through 8 national Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs that foster supportive relationships and deliver on local priorities.

Enabling activities help farmers and regional communities build drought resilience through investment in collaboration and impact assessment. The program includes the Science to Practice 2.0 program which generates FDF impact stories through tangible evidence of the program's influence on the ground, and supports knowledge sharing across the 8 Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hubs.

A $36 million funding initiative over 4 years (2024-2028) that invests in building drought resilience in agriculture-dependent communities through leadership development, network building, and social resilience activities. The program supports remote, rural and regional communities through five elements including community impact grants, regional drought resilience plan grants, small network grants, mentoring initiatives, and capacity building for not-for-profit organisations.

Support for the implementation of the Future Drought Fund's Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Framework (2024 to 2028). This framework measures and evaluates how the FDF and its programs are achieving drought and climate resilience outcomes for Australian agriculture, communities and landscapes.

This program promotes transformational practices, approaches and systems to improve natural resource management and build drought resilience in agricultural and broader landscapes. Funding supports regional NRM bodies across Australia to implement projects focused on landscape-scale drought resilience through activities such as riparian restoration, farm dam enhancement, pasture monitoring, soil moisture management, and farmer capability building.

The Australian Government's Future Drought Fund supports regions to develop community-owned and led drought resilience plans. The program provides independent expert feedback from CSIRO, peer learning opportunities, and small grants to kickstart actions identified in regional plans. In the next phase, additional implementation funding will be provided for eligible activities in approved plans.

The Future Drought Fund supports farmers through Nuffield Australia scholarships to study drought resilience and agricultural adaptation. Selected scholars travel across Australia and overseas to learn how farmers can better prepare for drought, meet leading agricultural experts, and share knowledge with their peers and communities. From 2026 to 2029, up to 20 drought resilience scholarships will be awarded, with all Nuffield scholars supported to build their knowledge in drought resilience.

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.

A community benefit programme providing grants to support projects in the Kimba region. The programme funds a diverse range of community projects including infrastructure upgrades, economic development initiatives, youth and community services, and local business support.

A Commonwealth grant program that provides funding to support the establishment and operation of business incubators and accelerators across Australia. The program funds various types of incubation programs including regional incubators, sector-specific accelerators, and programs targeting specific entrepreneur demographics.

This program provides funding to boost recreational fishing opportunities in NSW. Funding may be used for fishing infrastructure and improving fishing access, such as fishing platforms and amenities, as well as recreational fishing education including workshops, events, and schools education.

AgriFutures provides funding to organisations to deliver research, development and extension (RD&E) that aims to strengthen and future-proof established and emerging rural industries. Funding supports research and innovation for levied rural industries (such as chicken meat, rice, honeybee, ginger, and others) and emerging rural industries identified as target industries each year.

This program provides Tasmanian whisky, wine and seafood exporting businesses with an opportunity to participate in a premium inbound buyer visit. Selected international buyers, importers, distributors and category managers from mainland China and Hong Kong will visit Tasmania for a 3-to-4-day program of events and activities from 29 June to 3 July 2026 to meet producers in these industries.

This program provides funding to projects that prevent, monitor, and control diseases in livestock, enhancing animal health, biosecurity and market access. The program comprises 4 streams covering the cattle, sheep, goat, swine and honey bee industries in Victoria.