A Major NSW Agriculture Grant Opportunity for the Hemp Industry
A significant NSW Government grant is currently open that presents a real opportunity for the industrial hemp sector in NSW, and for iHemp NSW to play a stronger, more effective role in supporting industry growth. The Agriculture Industries Innovation and Growth Program is designed to accelerate the uptake of innovative technology and equipment, improve supply chain productivity, open new export markets, and reduce emissions across the agricultural sector. With funding available from $500,000 to $4 million, this program is aimed at projects that deliver practical, on-the-ground outcomes, not business-as-usual activity. Industrial hemp aligns strongly with the program’s objectives, particularly in plant-based industries, low-emissions materials, regional development, and supply chain innovation. Why this grant matters for industrial hemp High-level project ideas that could work for iHemp NSW Below are concept-level ideas only. Any project would need to be developed with industry partners and co-investment. Statewide hemp supply chain enablement Regional hemp processing and equipment access hubs Low-emissions hemp materials validation and scale Export-ready hemp fibre and hurd development Aboriginal-led hemp enterprise partnerships Industry backbone and delivery capacity What this grant is not for Projects must be time-bound, outcomes-driven, and focused on equipment, technology, and measurable industry impact. Next steps iHemp NSW is exploring whether a strong, industry-led project can be developed that aligns with the program requirements. Any application would require: If you are a grower, processor, manufacturer, or regional organisation interested in being part of a potential project, we encourage you to reach out and start the conversation early. This is a rare opportunity to build real capability for the NSW hemp industry, and to do it at the scale required to make lasting change. NSW Agriculture Grant Opportunity for the Hemp Industry