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QLD agriculture & food grants

State and council agriculture & food programs for businesses in Queensland.

We currently list 15 open Queensland state and council programs tagged Agriculture & food: 6 loans, 4 cash grants, 3 free services and advice and 2 rebates and concessions. 10 are ongoing with no fixed closing date. The largest stated maximum is $5,000,000. Programs are offered at state level (15). Cash grants are listed first, then by closing date. Always confirm details on the official program page before applying.

This page shows state and council programs only. 9 Australia-wide agriculture & food programs are also open to eligible Queensland businesses. See all Queensland business grants or Agriculture & food grants across Australia.

15 open listings

Exceptional Disaster Assistance Recovery Grants – North QLD Monsoon Trough

Funding of up to $75,000 for primary producers and up to $50,000 for small businesses

Cash funding of up to $75,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 6 Jan 2027grant/funding

Drought Preparedness Grants QLD

Funding of up to $50,000

Cash funding of up to $50,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Drought Relief from Electricity Charges Scheme (DRECS) QLD

Relief from energy charges

Cash funding (amount depends on the project) to pay for energy-saving or lower-emission upgrades and help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Freight Subsidies for Disaster Affected Primary Producers QLD

Freight subsidies of up to $5000 per disaster event

Cash funding of up to $5,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoinggrant/funding

Disaster Assistance Loans – Western QLD Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (Primary Producers)

Low-interest loans of up to $5 million

A loan of up to $5 million to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 31 Dec 2026loan

Vessel Tracking Rebate Scheme QLD

Rebate amount varies

A rebate, exemption or concession to support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 30 Jun 2027concession/rebate

Disaster Assistance Loans – QLD Monsoon Trough (Primary Producers)

Low-interest loans of up to $2 million

A loan of up to $2 million to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 31 Dec 2027loan

Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme QLD

Rebates on water bills

A rebate, exemption or concession to improve water use or water infrastructure. Available in Queensland.

QLDCloses 31 Dec 2027concession/rebate

Disaster Assistance (Essential Working Capital) Loans - Primary Producer QLD

Low-interest loans up to $100,000

A loan of up to $100,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

Disaster Assistance Loans - Primary Producer QLD

Low-interest loans of up to $250,000

A loan of up to $250,000 to help you recover after a natural disaster and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

Farm Business Analysis Assistance Program QLD

Free, no obligation financial advice

A free support service to give you expert advice and support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

First Start Loans QLD

Low-interest loan of up to $2 million

A loan of up to $2 million to support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

Sowing the Seeds of Farming Innovation Fund (SSFIF) QLD

Investment support

A free support service to give you expert advice and develop and bring new products or technology to market. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service

Sustainability Loan QLD

Loans of up to $1.3 million

A loan of up to $1.3 million to support farming, fishing and food producers. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

Transport-related Drought Assistance QLD

Various support measures

A free support service to give you expert advice and help you recover after a natural disaster. Available in Queensland. No fixed closing date.

QLDOngoingfree advice/service