Livestock Transport Industry Transition - Round 2

Overview

The Australian Government is inviting applications through an open competitive process to apply for grants under Round 2 of the Livestock Transport Industry Transition Program (the program). The program will assist livestock transport businesses, including those who have made investments in transportation of sheep and the delivery of essential export-related goods such as feed, bedding, water systems, veterinary supplies and handling equipment specifically for the live sheep export by sea trade, to transition to other transport-related activities which may require further investment. Grant funding can be used for planning, professional and technical advice, training and co-funded investment in asset modification and acquisition. Grant funding of up to $40,000 (GST exclusive) over both rounds, covers up to 50% of eligible costs is available. Cash co-contribution of 1:1 is required - the applicant must match the dollar value of the grant funding approved. In-kind contributions are not accepted as matching funding. Costs incurred before a grant agreement is executed or the agreed activity start date are ineligible.  You must demonstrate a connection to the live sheep export by sea trade since 1 July 2020. Applicants from Round 1 Applicants who were awarded the maximum grant of $40,000 (GST exclusive) in Round 1 are not eligible to apply for further funding under Round 2. Applicants awarded less than the maximum grant of $40,000 (GST exclusive) under Round 1 may apply under Round 2 for up to the remaining balance of the grant funding for different grant activities. Applicants who were unsuccessful in Round 1 may apply in Round 2 for the same project or a different project.