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GRANTS
Citrus Australia has researched and listed available grants that may be of benefit to our grower and
affiliate members. This document will be updated regularly, with new information highlighted in yellow.
Looking for something specific? Start here: https://farmtable.com.au/
Wondering how to prepare and write a grant application? Try this guide:
https://bit.ly/3tZQL4W
NATIONAL
Subsidy: Boosting Apprenticeship Commencements
Website: https://www.dese.gov.au/boosting-apprenticeship-commencements
Summary: Any businesses or Group Training Organisation that engages an Australian Apprentice may
be eligible for a subsidy of 50% of wages paid to an apprentice, in an effort to build a pipeline of skilled
workers to support sustained economic recovery after COVID-19.
Amount: Up to $7K per quarter
Closing date: 30 September 2021
Managed by: Department of Education, Skills and Employment (DESE)
Subsidy: JobMaker Hiring Credit
Website: https://bit.ly/36p04Tq
Summary: The JobMaker Hiring Credit will give businesses incentives to take on additional young job
seekers. Eligible employers will be able to claim $200 a week for each additional eligible employee they
hire aged 16 to 29 years old; and $100 a week for each additional eligible employee aged 30 to 35 years
old. New jobs created until 6 October 2021 will attract the JobMaker Hiring Credit for up to 12 months
from the date the new position is created.
Amount: Up to $200 per week
Closing date: 6 October 2021
Managed by: Australian Government
Scholarship: Agriculture and Food Systems Scholarship
Website: https://bit.ly/2Mie75V
Summary: The scholarship was established to encourage talented students to enrol in agricultural
science at the University of Tasmania.
1 1 August 2021Amount: $4K
Closing date: October 2021
Managed by: University of Tasmania
Grant: Farm Household Allowance
Website: https://www.agriculture.gov.au/ag-farm-food/drought/assistance/farm-household-allowance
Summary: The Farm Household Allowance (FHA) program aids farming families experiencing financial
hardship, no matter the cause of that hardship. The package includes benefits such as fortnightly
income support for up to four years, allowances for pharmaceuticals, rent and telephone, access to
training, and financial education.
Closing date: 30 June 2024
Managed by: Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Grant: Water Efficiency Program
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Water-Efficiency-Program
Summary: The Water Efficiency Program provides funding to eligible water rights holders in the
Murray-Darling Basin to help them upgrade their water infrastructure to improve water usage efficiency.
Closing date: 30 June 2024
Managed by: Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment
Loan: Woolworth Organic Growth Fund
Website: https://www.woolworths.com.au/shop/discover/sustainability/organic-growth-fund
Summary: As part of our commitment to a greener future, we’re partnering with conventional and
organic fruit and vegetable growers to help either start a journey to organic farming, or grow existing
organic production. Through the Woolworths Organic Growth Fund, we’re offering interest-free loans
and grants, on top of contracted purchase volumes.
Amount: Up to $30M (total) over five years
Closing date: Round 5 closed in June, waiting for round 6
Managed by: Woolworths
2 1 August 2021Loan: AgriStarter Loan
Website: https://www.ric.gov.au/agristarter
Summary: There are two kinds of AgriStarter loans – first farmer loans and succession loans.
You can apply for a first farmer loan if you are seeking to purchase, establish or develop a farm business
in which you hold or will hold the sole interest or a controlling interest.
You can apply for a succession loan if your farm business is undertaking or has undertaken succession
planning.
Amount: Up to $2M
Managed by: Regional Investment Corporation
Grant: Export Market Development Grants (EMDG)
Website: https://www.austrade.gov.au/australian/export/export-grants/emdg-from-1-july-2021
Summary: The reoriented EMDGs will provide greater upfront funding certainty so exporters can plan
their offshore promotional activities with confidence.
Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) will be able to apply for grants of up to $770,000 per applicant, and
over up to eight years (not necessarily consecutively) for eligible promotional activities. To be eligible,
SMEs will need to be export-ready and have a turnover of less than $20 million.
Grants will be available in three stages called tiers, designed to provide different levels of support to
SMEs as they grow their export markets at the different stages of their export journey.
Amount: Up to $770K
Managed by: Australian Trade and Investment Commission
Scholarship: Nuffield Scholarship
Website: https://www.nuffield.com.au/
Summary: Nuffield Australia Farming Scholarships is a unique program that awards primary producers
with a life-changing 14-week scholarship to travel overseas and study an agricultural topic of choice.
There are 15-20 scholarships on offer.
Amount: $30K
Managed by: Nuffield Australia Farming Scholars
3 1 August 2021Scholarship: Rural Bank Scholarship
Website: https://www.ruralbank.com.au/community/scholarship/
Summary: Rural Bank has an ongoing focus on supporting youth in agriculture by providing financial
support in the form of scholarships to first-time undergraduate students. Scholarship recipients will have
chosen agricultural or agribusiness courses which will enable them to contribute to the Australian
agricultural industry in rural and regional communities.
Amount: $5K per year for up to 2 years
Managed by: Rural Bank
Initiative: Industry Growth Centres Initiative
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/industry-growth-centres-initiative
Summary: A strategic, sector-based approach to growing industry and creating jobs, this initiative aims
to improve international opportunities and market access, enhance management and workforce skills,
and identify opportunities for regulatory reform. There are six growth centres, one being food and
agribusiness.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Australian Government
Programme: Entrepreneurs’ Programme
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/entrepreneurs-programme
Summary: This unique service give you access to expert advice and financial support through grants to
help you progress your goals and transform your business.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Grant: Business Energy Advice Program (BEAP)
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Business-Energy-Advice-Program
Summary: The BEAP delivers advice to help small businesses and their representatives get better
energy deals and reduce their energy usage. You get a free personalised energy consultation and access
to a Small Business Energy Check tool.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
4 1 August 2021Grant: Innovation Connections
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Innovation-Connections
Summary: Innovation Connections assists businesses to understand their research needs, connect with
the research sector and fund collaborative research projects.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
Grant: CSIRO Kick-Start
Website: https://www.csiro.au/en/work-with-us/funding-programs/programs/CSIRO-Kick-Start/about
Summary: CSIRO Kick-Start provides matched funding for start-ups and small to medium enterprises to
help access CSIRO's research expertise and capabilities to help grow your business. This could include
research into a new idea with commercial potential; development of a novel or improved product or
process; or testing of a novel product, developed by the company, to inform research and development
activities.
Amount: Matched funding between $10K and $50K
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO)
Grant: Australian Trusted Trader
Website: https://www.abf.gov.au/about-us/what-we-do/trustedtrader
Summary: Australian Trusted Trader provides Australian importing and exporting businesses with the
opportunity to earn free accreditation to reduce the red tape involved at the border.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Australian Border Force
Grant: Advancing Renewables Program
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Advancing-Renewables-Program
Summary: Provides businesses with funding or finance to develop renewable energy technologies.
Amount: Matched funding of between $100K and $50M
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency
5 1 August 2021Scheme: $150,000 Instant Asset Write-Off
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/30000-Instant-Asset-WriteOff
Summary: The $150,000 Instant Asset Write-Off provides businesses with an asset write-off. Assets
must cost less than the instant asset write-off threshold and be purchased and used in the year that the
write-off is claimed.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Australian Taxation Office
6 1 August 2021NEW SOUTH WALES
Grant: COVID-19 Business Grants
Website: https://bit.ly/3kx9TGk
Summary: A one-off payment to help businesses with cashflow support for the first 3 weeks of
lockdown.
Amount: Up to $15K
Managed by: NSW Government
Grant: JobSaver
Website: https://bit.ly/3kx9TGk
Summary: Fortnightly payments to help maintain employee headcount and provide cashflow support to
businesses – for both employing and non-employing businesses.
Amount: Up to $10K per week
Managed by: NSW Government
Grant: COVID-19 Micro Business Grants
Website: https://bit.ly/3kx9TGk
Summary: A fortnightly payment for businesses with a turnover between $30,000 and $75,000.
Amount: Up to $1.5K per fortnight
Managed by: NSW Government
Grant: Available drought assistance in NSW
Website: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/emergencies/droughthub_old/drought-assistance
Summary: This page provides details and links to a wide range of measures being delivered by the
NSW Government to support farmers impacted by drought conditions. This list is regularly updated when
new initiatives are announced.
Managed by: NSW DPI
Loan: Farm Innovation Fund
Website: https://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/loans/farm-innovation-fund
Summary: The Farm Innovation Fund is part of the NSW Government's Drought Strategy and is a long
term, low interest rate loan for NSW farmers for permanent on-farm infrastructure. This includes
7 1 August 2021improving water efficiencies, soil health, and weed eradication. In addition, interest rates will be
waived.
Amount: A max of $1M per project can be borrowed at any one time
Closing date: $300M funding remaining as of 1 August 2021
Managed by: NSW Rural Assistance Authority
Rebate: NSW Quad Bike Safety Improvement Program
Website: http://www.nswfarmers.org.au/QuadBikeRebate
Summary: Offering rebates that will give eligible farmers and their workers rebates to implement harm
prevention measures in the workplace.
Amount: Up to $2K
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: SafeWork NSW
8 1 August 2021NORTHERN TERRITORY
Grant: Small Business JobMaker Booster
Website: https://businessrecovery.nt.gov.au/employ-people/small-business-jobmaker-booster
Summary: The Small Business JobMaker Booster is a $7.8 million initiative to help Territory businesses
with specific hiring needs for new workers with two schemes.
Amount: Up to $200 per week
Managed by: NT Government
Grant: Small Business Survival Payment
Website: https://businessrecovery.nt.gov.au/employ-people/small-business-survival-payment
Summary: The Small Business Survival Payment has been established to provide businesses
significantly impacted by the coronavirus with funding to help them survive, adapt and prepare for the
economic rebound.
Amount: Up to $20K
Managed by: NT Government
Grant: Regional Economic Development Fund Grants
Website: https://nt.gov.au/industry/business-grants-funding/regional-economic-development-fund
Summary: Funding of up to 50% is available to local NT organisations and businesses to deliver a
project that will provide local employment, supportive partnerships, infrastructure and economic
investment.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: NT Government
Grant: Business Innovation Program (BIP)
Website: https://bit.ly/37msb52
Summary: The BIP helps NT businesses develop and commercialise innovation concepts. You can
apply for mentoring and funding to support development of an innovation commercialisation plan.
Amount: Up to $30K matched funding
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: State Department of Trade Business and Innovation
9 1 August 2021Grant: Smarter Business Solutions
Website: https://bit.ly/38sirXb
Summary: If you are a Northern Territory business, Aboriginal enterprise or not-for-profit organisation
you can get help to reduce day-to-day energy, water, waste and material costs through the Smarter
Business Solutions program.
Amount: Up to $20K
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: State Department of Trade Business and Innovation
Grant: Business Growth Program
Website: https://bit.ly/2VQhrHh
Summary: If you run a business in the Northern Territory, you may be able to apply for grants or
funding to improve your business.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: NT Government
10 1 August 2021QUEENSLAND
Grant: Business Boost Grants Program
Website: https://www.business.qld.gov.au/starting-business/advice-support/grants/business-boost
Summary: This program provides support to businesses to advance improvements in their efficiency
and productivity, including in planning, automated software and staff management, development and
planning.
Amount: Up to $15K
Closing date: When funds exhausted
Managed by: Business Queensland
Loan: Disaster Assistance Loans
Website: https://qrida.qld.gov.au/program/disaster-assistance-loans
Summary: Disaster Assistance Loans are available to assist primary producers, small businesses and
non-profit organisations with re-establishing normal operations after being impacted by a natural
disaster.
Amount: Up to $250K
Loan term: 10 years
Closing date: 31 December 2022
Managed by: Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority
Scheme: Electricity Tariff Adjustment Scheme
Website: https://bit.ly/2T9KZBy
Summary: The Electricity Tariff Adjustment Scheme will support eligible regional businesses in the
Ergon Energy Retail service area as they move from obsolete electricity tariffs to standard business
tariffs.
Term: Over nine years
Managed by: Ergon Energy Retail
Grant: Small Business COVID-19 Adaption Grant Program – Round 2
Website: https://bit.ly/3eK0GES
Summary: The objective of this program is to support small businesses subject to closure or highly
impacted by the coronavirus (COVID-19) shutdown restrictions announced by the Queensland
Government, to adapt and sustain their operations, and build resilience. This includes upskilling staff,
11 1 August 2021meeting operating costs, accessing digital technologies, retaining employment and embracing business
diversification.
Amount: Up to $10K
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Business Queensland
Website: https://www.qcwa.org.au/Public-Rural-Crisis-Fund
Summary: The PRCF provides financial support to women and families suffering in two circumstances -
natural disasters, and general financial hardship.
Amount: Up to $1K
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: The Queensland Country Women’s Association
Grant: Mentoring for Growth
Website: https://bit.ly/39rtD8U
Summary: Mentoring for Growth (M4G) offers eligible businesses free access to volunteer business
experts who provide insights, options and suggestions relating to challenges and opportunities you are
experiencing in your business. This includes mentoring for exports.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Business Queensland
12 1 August 2021SOUTH AUSTRALIA
Grant: Horticultural Netting Infrastructure Program
Website: https://pir.sa.gov.au/major_programs/horticulture-netting-grants
Summary: Horticultural Netting Infrastructure Grants help primary producers in the Riverland and
Adelaide Hills/Greater Adelaide region fund the purchase and installation of new netting or the
replacement of any damaged netting over land used to grow horticulture crops. The program will be
backdated for eligible producers who have installed netting since December 2019.
Amount: Up to $300K, funds must be matched
Closing date: 30 June 2023, $3.8M funding still available as at 1 June 2021
Managed by: PIRSA
13 1 August 2021VICTORIA
Grant: Australian Farm Management Scholarship
Document: https://bit.ly/3kjJlWN
Summary: Provides financial assistance towards fees for one student to study the first year of the
Bachelor of Business (Farm Management) Program at the Marcus Oldham College in Geelong.
Amount: $10K
Closing date: August 2021
Managed by: Agriculture Victoria
Scholarship: Digital Agriculture Investment Scheme
Document: https://bit.ly/3h0DPIN
Summary: Funding is available to assist farm businesses invest in eligible on-farm digital technology
projects to improve productivity, resilience and the long-term viability of Victorian farms. At least a 50%
co-contribution is required.
Amount: Up to $50,000
Closing date: 31 October 2021
Managed by: Victoria Government
Grant: Agriculture Victoria
Document: https://agriculture.vic.gov.au/support-and-resources/funds-grants-programs
Summary: The Victorian Government is supporting agriculture, food processing and critical supply
chain businesses during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. See grants and programs available by
clicking the link above.
Managed by: Agriculture Victoria
Tax relief: Coronavirus payroll tax relief
Website: https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/payroll-tax/covid-19-payroll-tax-relief-claim-reimbursement
Summary: Businesses with annual Victorian taxable wages up to $3 million will have their payroll tax
for the 2019-20 financial year waived. Eligible businesses can claim an emergency tax relief refund of
payroll tax already paid in the 2019-20 financial year.
Managed by: State Revenue Office
14 1 August 2021Grant: Regional Jobs Fund
Website: https://www.rdv.vic.gov.au/grants-and-programs/regional-jobs-fund
Summary: The aim of the Fund is to attract new investment, create new jobs and retain existing jobs
in regional Victoria and to support businesses to improve their productivity and competitiveness. The
program will consider projects introducing new technologies, plant and equipment and systems to
improve productivity, competitiveness and business growth; projects enhancing the skills of the
workforce to raise productivity; and innovations, technologies, equipment and processes to develop and
increase exports.
Amount: Up to $500K, co-contribution required of between $1-3 to every $1
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: Regional Development Victoria
Exemption: Family farm exemption
Website: https://www.sro.vic.gov.au/family-farm-exemption
Summary: The transfer of all or part of a family farm may be exempt from duty if the transfer meets
certain conditions relating to the land, the transferor and the transferee. To receive this exemption, the
land must be primary production land and there must be a familial link between the transferor and the
transferee.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: State Revenue Office
15 1 August 2021WESTERN AUSTRALIA
Rebate: Indigenous Wages Rebate WA
Website: https://www.business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/Indigenous-Wages-Rebate-WA
Summary: The Indigenous Wages Rebate provides employers with a pay-roll tax rebate when they
employ new indigenous employees for whom they also receive a Commonwealth Indigenous Wage
Subsidy.
Closing date: No close date
Managed by: State Department of Finance
Grant: Rural Water Support
Website: https://www.water.wa.gov.au/planning-for-the-future/rural-water-support
Summary: The rural water planning section manages many programs to assist with water supplies for
stock and emergency requirements, including rebates and grants.
Managed by: State Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
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