Agency: Government of South Australia – Office of Small and Family Business
Closing: 31 July 2026
Eligibility:
Following business types affected by Algal Bloom
- marine or coastal tourism operator* (excluding general accommodation, hospitality and food services);
- charter boat and fishing charter operator;
- marine-based sport and/or school (e.g. surf school);
- marine and fishing supply chain manufacturer or retailer (e.g. tackle shops, marine equipment suppliers); or
- 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)*; or
- beachfront kiosk/cafés*.
(*) Must be listed on the Australian Tourism Data Warehouse as at the date of application. A business or not-for-profit with an ATDW listing created after lodging an application will not be eligible.
Grants are available to support Small Businesses and Not-for-Profit Organisations that can demonstrate, as a direct result of the Algal Bloom event, a decline in business turnover of thirty percent (30%) or more in any consecutive three (3) month period from 1 April 2025 to 28 February 2026 (the ‘impact period’), compared to the corresponding three (3) month period in the year prior (the ‘comparative period’)
Eligible applicants can access up to two (2) grant payments of $10,000 each (excluding applicable GST)
To be eligible for a second $10,000 grant payment, applicants must demonstrate sustained impact from the Algal Bloom event over a different impact period.
Payment can be used for:
- meeting standing business costs, including utilities, salaries and rent;
- seeking financial advice to support the ongoing operations of the business;
- adjusting the business to be viable in the changed operating environment;
- increasing business resilience;
- developing the business and extending business reach through marketing and communications
- retaining, staying connected to, and supporting existing employees.
Link for information here