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.