Funding for organisations impacted by the algal bloom in SA

Overview

This program is designed to support impacted business 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.

Funding may be used in any way that supports continued business viability, 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.

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To be eligible, businesses must:

• be a legal entity established in Australia
• be a SA entity (including both businesses and not-for-profits)
• have an active Australian business number (ABN) as at a 1 January 2025
• be registered for goods and services tax (GST) as at 22 July 2025
• have an Australia-wide grouped payroll of less than $1.5 million in 2024-25
• be primarily categorised in one or more of the impacted marine industry categories.

Additionally, businesses must be able to demonstrate:

• a minimum turnover of $18,750 in the 3-month comparative period
• a decline in turnover of 30% or more (using comparative period).