PIRSA supports funding opportunities for primary producers, regional businesses, and initiatives that benefit them. You can apply for the below grants, rebates, subsidies, and assistance programs that:
- boost industry growth
- help with regulatory compliance
- address community and business challenges, including emergency events.
Open funding
Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant
One-off grants of up to $100,000 are available to support eligible licence holders that have been significantly impacted by the algal bloom.
Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant
A $10,000 grant to assist businesses who are impacted by the algal bloom.
eID Essential Equipment Rebate (Producers)
SA producers of sheep and farmed goats can apply for up to 75% of costs for equipment needed for property to property movements and meet NLIS reporting obligations.
eID essential equipment rebate (AgShows and events)
To assist with the implementation of electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats, South Australian agricultural show (AgShows) and event...
eID essential equipment rebate (schools)
To assist with the implementation of electronic identification (eID) for sheep and goats, South Australian schools, tertiary institutions and colleges...
Expanded eID Device Rebate
The rebate for sheep and farmed goat electronic identification (eID) has been expanded to include all 8 colours in the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) year-of-birth (YOB) colour system for accredited eID tags.
Fee relief for commercial fishers impacted by algal bloom
Commercial fishers, aquaculture and charter boat operators affected by the algal bloom can apply for relief for lease, licence and other fees.
2025 Inland River Flood Event (SA) Freight Subsidy
Eligible primary producers may apply for one grant per primary production business for 50% of the total eligible transport or freight costs, up to a maximum of $5,000 (ex GST).
2025 Inland River Flood Event (SA) Primary Producer Recovery Grant
The grant is to support clean-up, relief and recovery costs for primary producers that have suffered direct loss or damage as a result of the Inland River Flood Event (SA)
Livestock Sustainable Solutions Program – Producer Group
The program will support new or existing SA sheep and cattle producer groups in joining the Livestock Sustainable Solutions Program...
Loans to Cooperatives
PIRSA provides loans to eligible cooperatives engaged in processing and storing primary products. Learn more about the scheme and how to apply.
Rural Support Grant
Grants providing up to $1,500 in financial assistance to eligible SA primary producers and rural small business owners experiencing significant financial hardship. Go to the Rural Business Support website.
South Australia Drought Loan Scheme
Low interest loans for drought affected grain and livestock farmers.