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.
How to apply
Most applications will be made using PIRSA's grants management platform which also requires a myPIRSA account.
Funding process and requirements
Understand the sorts of documents you will be asked to provide when making an application. These are required so that the grants process is fair, transparent and accountable.
Open funding
Expanded eID device rebate
Grant detailsThe expanded rebate for sheep and farmed goat electronic identification (eID) includes all colours in the National Livestock Identification...
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.
Funded sea time aboard the Southern Coastal Research Vessel Fleet
Australian researchers can apply for up to 14 days of fully-funded sea time from January 2027 to June 2028.
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.
Plague Locust Chemical Rebate
Apply for reimbursement for using approved locust control products on your property.
Primary Industries Future Forward Fund
Apply for funding for projects with sector-wide benefits.
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.
SA Soils Bursary Program 2025-2028
Bursary detailsTo support skills development and knowledge sharing in soil and land management, South Australians working with soils can apply...
South Australia Drought Loan Scheme
Low interest loans for drought affected grain and livestock farmers.
Vineyard Resting Rebate
A subsidy is available for the purchase of a plant growth regulator, ethephon, for South Australian winegrape growers who choose to trial the chemical to put wine vines in a production hold.