Queensland Government Grants

The Queensland Government is committed to the growth and success of small business in Queensland. Learn about grants in Queensland. Read how to find grants, and prepare and write your grant applications

Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow Grants

This grant will help small businesses get a better start. It provides grants of up to $5 000, matched by recipients, for new home-based start-ups.

Visit Business Queensland (Business and Industry Portal) for more information on this grant.

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Commercial Fisher Loans

The Queensland Rural and Industry Development Authority (QRIDA) provides financial assistance for the commercial fishing industry which provides you with flexibility to assess your business options, increase your productivity and improve your current business situation. These products are not offered by the TSRA, however through our solution broker role we can assist you to contact QRIDA.

First Start Loan – Commercial fisher 

First Start Loans provide you with finance up to $2,000,000 to assist you in the early years of establishing your first commercial wild catch-fishing enterprise.

Sustainability Loan – Commercial fisher 

Sustainability Loans provide you with finance up to $1,300,000 to assist in achieving a more productive and sustainable commercial wild catch-fishing enterprise.