Grants for agriculture businesses

You can receive financial assistance to support your agricultural business, start a new one or assist you during hardship.

You may be able to access loans, one-off grants and partnerships.

Search for grants

To find grants, search:

• Queensland Government Grants Finder
• GrantConnect
• Australian Government Grants and programs finder
• business grants in Queensland.

You may also find opportunities through:

• local councils
• philanthropic funding bodies.

Learn how to prepare and write a grant application.

Business improvement

• Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) grants and loans help establish and improve primary production enterprises.
• Grants and financial assistance programs are available to help your farming or farming-related business boost productivity and exports.
• The Northern Australia Infrastructure Facility (NAIF) is a $5 billion lending facility to provide loans to infrastructure projects in northern Australia.

Reef catchments

• The Reef Credit Scheme allows you to earn income by reducing nutrient or sediment run-off.
• The Land Restoration Fund supports you in generating an income through carbon farming projects.

Science and innovation

• Advance Queensland's programs and funds can help turn your agricultural ideas into commercial projects with access to finance, new business opportunities and management support.
• Apply for the AgriFutures Rural Women's Award to receive a bursary and access to professional development opportunities for innovative ideas and projects.
• The Cooperative Research Centre for Developing Northern Australia (CRCNA) is investing $75 million of Commonwealth funds over 10 years to support industry-led research collaborations to develop new technologies, products and services.

Drought and disaster recovery

• Drought grants and funding to help you prepare for and manage the effects of drought.
• Natural disaster funding and support can help you recover from flooding and high rainfall events.