Grants and Funding

​​​​​Summary of closing dates for funding/grants

​2022 Natural Disaster - Primary Producer Recovery Grants
​​​Grants of up to $25,000 are available to support Tasmanian primary producers impacted by the October flooding with clean-up and restoration activities.
Applications are now open through SmartyGrants​.  
​Horticultural Netting Infrastructure Program*​
​​The program will provide a grant for up to 50 per cent of the costs to purchase and install permanent protective netting and associated infrastructure or throw-over protective netting (also known as drape netting) over permanent horticultural​ plantings.
Applications are now open through SmartyGrants and close when fully expended or 31 March 2023.

​2021 Natural Disaster - Primary Producer Recovery Grants

​These recovery measures aim to assist those in demonstrated need with the costs of clean-up and reinstatement of infrastructure for primary producers that have suffered damage as a direct result of the Central Tasmanian Floods from October 2021 and November​ 2021 and the Southern Tasmanian Storm in December 2021.
Applications are now closed.

Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Pilot Program

The Carbon Farming Advice Pilot Rebate Program provides primary producers with rebates of up to $10,000 for advice sought about the costs and benefits of accessing carbon credits, auditing requirements, and on-ground actions that are eligible for carbon credits.
​DairyTas Small Grants Programme​
​The DairyTas Small Project Grants Programme is an initiative that enables dairy farmer groups and other organisations in any of the regions of the State to apply for funding to undertake initiatives to help the dairy industry and to help develop local solutions to local problems.
The small Projects Grant is a competitive grant round. The maximum grant available is $10,000 per grant excluding GST.
​Tamar Action Grants​
​The Tamar Action Grants program provides funding for dairy farmers and graziers in the Tamar Estuary and Esk River catchments to exclude stock from waterways through installation of fencing and water infrastructure.
Closing date: 5 pm, Friday, 24 February 2023​​

*or when funding allocation is exhausted, whichever occurs first.
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​Links to information relating to available grants, subsidies, funding and financial support for agricultural industries in Tasmania

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Tasmanian link: 2021 Natural Diaster - Primary Producer Recovery Grant
These recovery measures aim to assist those in demonstrated need with the costs of clean-up and reinstatement of infrastructure for primary producers that have suffered damage as a direct result of the Central Tasmanian Floods from October 2021 and November​ 2021 and the Southern Tasmanian Storm in December 2021.
Tasmanian link: 2022 Natural Disaster Primary Producer Flood Recovery Grant
​​​Grants of up to $25,000 are available to support Tasmanian primary producers impacted by the October flooding with clean-up and restoration activities. Applications are now open through SmartyGrants​.
Tasmanian link: Accelerating Trade Grant Program
Initiative 4.1 under the Tasmanian Trade Strategy 2019-2020 ('the Strategy'), the Accelerating Trade Grant Program helps Tasmanian businesses to collaborate, expand their presence and introduce Tasmanian products and services to the world.
Tasmanian link: AgriGrowth Loan Scheme
The AgriGrowth Loan Scheme is an initiative of the Tasmanian Government providing low interest loans to Tasmanian farm businesses and agri-food businesses.
Tasmanian link: DairyTas Small Project Grants Programme
The DairyTas Small Project Grants Programme is an initiative that enables dairy farmer groups and other organisations in any of the regions of the State to apply for funding to undertake initiatives to help the dairy industry and to help develop local solutions to local problems.
Tasmanian link: Tamar Action Grants
The Tamar Action Grants program provides funding for dairy farmers and graziers in the Tamar Estuary and Esk River catchments to exclude stock from waterways through installation of fencing and water infrastructure. Closing date: 5 pm, Friday, 24 February 2023
Australian link: ​2023 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
The 2022 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry supports young people to undertake a project on an innovative or emerging scientific issue, which will contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of Australia's agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries. Applications close on 23 September 2022.
Australian link: Caring for our Country (Aust Gov)
'Caring for our Country' is the Australian Government's natural resource management program that integrates the delivery of the existing programs - the Natural Heritage Trust, the National Action Plan for Salinity and Water Quality, the National Landcare Program, the Environmental Stewardship Program and the Working on Country Indigenous Land and Environmental Program.
Australian link: Farm Household Allowance
Support for eligible farmers and their partners. Helping you through hardship, including drought.
Australian link: Finding grants and assistance programs
Find grants, funding and support programs from across government to help your business grow and succeed!
Australian link: growAG
Farmers, researchers and businesses can now see levy funded research from all the Research and Development Corporations in one location
Australian link: Landcare Australia funding
Landcare Australia facilitates funding opportunities for Landcare and Coastcare groups.
Australian link: New Enterprise Incentive Scheme
NEIS offers free accredited small business training, business plan development, business mentoring and, if eligible, NEIS Allowance.
Australian link: Preparing Australian Communities Program
The Preparing Australia Program will support projects that mitigate or reduce the disaster risk, impact and consequence associated with large-scale natural hazards.
Australian link: Research and Development Tax Incentive
The Research and Development Tax Incentive (R&D Tax Incentive or R&DTI) helps companies innovate and grow by offsetting some of the costs of eligible research and development (R&D).
Australian link: Rural Investment Corporation
The Regional Investment Corporation (RIC) provides government-backed loans with interest only periods and low interest rates to farmers and farm-related small businesses.
Australian link: Strengthening Rural Communities
The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program aims to give the thousands of small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia an opportunity to access funding to support broad community needs.
Australian link: Threatened Species RecoveryFund (Aust Govt)
The Threatened Species Recovery Fund will support communities to actively protect Threatened Species, leverage additional investment, and assist with delivering on the Targets and Action Areas in the Threatened Species Strategy.
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