Provides support for livestock transport businesses to transition to other transport-related activities.

The grant can be used for a range of planning, professional and technical advice, training and co-funded investment in asset modification and acquisition.

This program will provide support for 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 of up to $40,000 per eligible applicant will be available to applicants to contribute to the future costs associated with the transition to other transport-related activities.

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
• Be a legal entity with the capacity to enter into a legally binding agreement or contract with the Australian Government.

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.