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Primary Sector Growth Fund (PSGF)

Primary Sector Growth Fund — EOI

Supports New Zealand food and fibre innovation through MPI co-investment partnerships.

New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI, Manatū Ahu Matua) established the Primary Sector Growth Fund (PSGF) in May 2025 as the successor to the Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures (SFF Futures) program. The PSGF operates a rolling Expression of Interest intake with no fixed deadline, accepting applications from primary sector businesses, industry bodies, and food and fibre groups. The f

New Zealand primary sector innovation including high-value product development, by-product valorisation, productivity improvements, value chain transformation, and water storage feasibility for food and fibre businesses.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.mpi.govt.nz