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Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant

Grants to assist South Australian small businesses impacted by algal bloom

This grant provides up to $50,000 to eligible small businesses and not-for-profits in the broader marine industry whose revenue has been impacted by the algal bloom event or have had their licence fees waived.

Funding may be used in any way that supports the continued viability of your business, including:

  • standing business costs, including utilities, salaries and rent
  • financial advice, marketing, or other business development activities
  • adjusting the business to be viable in the changed operating environment
  • retaining and supporting existing employees.

Already received funding? You may be eligible for more

Eligible businesses who have already participated in the first round of $10,000 grants can now apply for a second and third $20,000 grant if you can demonstrate a further three months of downturn.

Applications are open until Tuesday, 31 July 2026.

Is my business eligible?

The Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant is designed to support small businesses and not-for-profit organisations that fit into the following categories:

  • marine or coastal tourism operator* (excluding hospitality and food services)
  • charter boat and fishing charter operator
  • marine-based sport and/or school (e.g. surf school)
  • commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holder
  • seafood processor
  • marine and fishing supply chain manufacturer or retailer (e.g. tackle shops, marine equipment suppliers)
  • marine or coastal caravan parks, camping grounds and other accommodation providers (excluding short-term private/holiday rental providers, e.g. private properties rented through real estate agents or booking sites such as Airbnb or Stayz)*.
  • beachfront kiosk/cafes*.

(*) Must be listed on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse as at the date of application.

To be eligible for this grant, your business must:

  • be operating within an impacted marine industry category, as described above;
  • be a legal entity established in Australia;
  • be a South Australian Entity (business or not-for-profit organisation);
  • hold an active Australian Business Number (ABN) as at 1 January 2025;
  • be registered for GST at the time this package was announced (22 July 2025); and
  • have an Australia-wide grouped payroll of less than $1.5 million in 2024-25;

As well as demonstrating:

  • minimum business turnover of $18,750 in the 3-month comparative period; and
  • A decline in business turnover of 30 per cent or more (using comparative period).

Different eligibility conditions apply for not-for-profit organisations not registered for GST, commercial aquaculture and fisheries licence holders and for newer businesses not in operation throughout the comparative period.

Only one application for a grant or grants can be submitted per Australian Business Number (ABN).

See the detailed grant guidelines for more information.

More information about this grant

Don’t quite meet the requirements of this grant?

Exemptions to the eligibility criteria for this grant can be made in exceptional circumstances.

Our team can work with you to determine if this is appropriate in your case. Please provide as much information as possible in your application so that your specific circumstances can be considered.

To ensure you’re given every opportunity to access South Australian Government supports, please:

  • Begin an application for the Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant, even if you’re not certain of your eligibility;
  • Contact our team to discuss your unique situation. Once we have your details, we can get in touch if additional or alternative support becomes available; and
  • Sign up for news and updates via algalbloom.sa.gov.au in case further support becomes available as part of the South Australian Government Algal Bloom Response Package.
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