Aims to increase the uptake of alternative farming systems and practices.

The grant can be used for a range of planning, professional and technical advice, application of research and development innovations and extension activities, and investment in on-farm infrastructure and improvements to increase the uptake of alternative farming systems and practices.

Grant funding of up to $75,000 per eligible applicant will be available to applicants to contribute to the future costs associated with the transition.

Co-funding of 1-1 is required for applications submitted under this program, and the applicant must match the dollar value of the grant funding approved. In-kind contributions will not be counted towards matched funding.

To be eligible, you must:

• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
• Be registered for the purposes of GST
• Be a resident of Australia for operational and tax purposes
• Have an account with an Australian financial institution, and
• Be a legal entity with the capacity to enter into a legally binding agreement or contract with the Australian Government.
• Provide approved evidentiary documentation demonstrating you have actively participated in the live sheep exports by sea industry in at least 1 of the past 3 financial years.

Also, you must be one of the following entity types:

• Company
• Cooperative
• Incorporated Association
• Indigenous Corporation
• Person
• Sole Trader.

Click here to view full funding guidelines on the provider's website.

Smith Thornton subscribes to a grant search provider and can help you prepare your grant application. If you have any questions, our Business Services Advisor Jenna van Nierop will be happy to assist. You can email her at jennav@smiththornton.com.au or call her on 9842 5155.