Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant

There are a few ways that grant applicants are asked to demonstrate business impact.

This includes showing a 30 per cent or more reduction in catch/harvest (for the initial payment), and a 30 per cent or more decline in business turnover (for the secondary payment).

You can choose any consecutive 3-month period from 1 April 2025 to 31 October 2025, and compare it to the corresponding 3-month period in 2024.

For example, if catch/harvest is measured from 1 April 2025 to 30 June 2025, the comparative period would be 1 April 2024 to 30 June 2024.

When completing this application, you'll be asked to provide (for the relevant periods):

• lodged business activity statements (BAS). If not available, copies of income statements/financials validated by a registered tax agent.
• a copy of lodged tax return(s), or copies of income statements/financials validated by a registered tax agent, showing business turnover.
• a copy of the business’ bank statement.
• catch/harvest returns.
• Certificate of Currency for any general business insurance policy and income protection policy.
• signed statement declaring an ability and intent to continue to operate beyond the Algal Bloom event.

You may be required to provide additional or alternative evidence based on your unique business situation, or as requested by South Australian Government grant assessors as part of the application process.

View the full grant guidelines for more information.

Prior to commencing your application, please ensure you read the full grant guidelines and gather the necessary evidence. Full details around eligibility and evidence required are available for download in the Program Guidelines

Applications for this program are now open, and can be submitted via the online form below.

Please review the Program Guidelines to ensure you have all the evidence required prior to starting your application.