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Algal Bloom industry grant support

Support for business and industry impacted by the Algal Bloom event in South Australia

An algal bloom that started in March 2025 and affected parts of the South Australian coastline has had a significant impact on our marine environment.

The South Australian and Federal Governments have committed more than $160 million to the algal bloom response, including financial relief payments for impacted commercial fisheries, licenced aquaculture businesses and eligible marine industry businesses.

These business and industry grant programs have now closed. Financial counselling and other resources are available.

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Grants previously delivered through the Algal Bloom Response

CLOSED: Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant

Grants to support eligible small businesses and not-for-profit organisations in the marine industry whose turnover was impacted as a result of the algal bloom event.

CLOSED: Algal Bloom Fisheries and Aquaculture Assistance Grant

Grants to support eligible licence holders that have been unable to catch or harvest their typical volume of marine species, or have been unable to operate due to extended harvest closures.

CLOSED: Algal Bloom Resilience Grant

Grants of up to $150,000 for eligible licence holders impacted by the algal bloom to support business projects that build business resilience, take advantage of new opportunities and help protect jobs.

Financial counselling

Rural Business Support is an independent, not-for-profit specialist that has been engaged by the South Australian Government to provide free and confidential advice to small and family businesses impacted by the algal bloom event.

You can also meet with an industrial relations and human resources specialist. This free workforce support may include advice on staffing matters such as employee retention or, if necessary, supporting team members through periods of downturn and redundancy.

Contact Rural Business Support
Algal Bloom information hub

Other Government supports

The South Australian and Australian governments are investing significant funding towards research, clean-up efforts, community support, industry help, and public information. The South Australian Government has also published information, health advice, and Frequently Asked Questions to address community concerns.

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Industry options are based on ANZSIC 2006 Divisions.