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Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant

A $10,000 grant to assist South Australian businesses impacted by algal bloom

The $10,000 Algal Bloom Small Business Support Grant is a voluntary payment to assist businesses impacted by the algal bloom event.

You may be eligible for this grant if your business has experienced a 30 per cent (or more) decline in business turnover over the timeframe specified in the grant guidelines.

Apply before 5.00pm Sunday, 30 November 2025.

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.

What's an 'impacted marine industry category'?

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.

Don’t quite meet the requirements of this grant?

Exemptions to this program's eligibility criteria can be granted in exceptional circumstances to support businesses in relevant industries genuinely impacted by the algal bloom event.

Our team can work with you to determine if this is appropriate in your case. However, if we don’t have your details, we’re not able to help.

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
  • Visit algalbloom.sa.gov.au to view the full South Australian Government Algal Bloom Response Package. Here, you can also sign up for news and updates on further support as it becomes available.
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