These grants support primary producers, processors, saleyards and stock and station agents in the sheep and farmed goat sector to supplement the cost of purchasing and installing electronic identification (eID) tagging systems.
Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: From $48,000 to $790,000
- Application opened: 1 August 2023
- Application closed: 31 January 2024, 11:59 pm
Program objective
Note: Additional funding for saleyard operators
Eligible saleyard operators who applied for the initial NSW Sheep and Goat eID Rebate can now apply for additional funding through the NSW Sheep and Goat eID Saleyard Infrastructure Grant.
The DPI Sheep and Goat eID Team will contact saleyard operators directly regarding the opportunity for additional funding.
To provide funding to eligible saleyards for the costs associated with the purchase and installation of eligible items as part of the implementation of mandatory individual electronic identification (eID) tagging for sheep and farmed goats within NSW.
Electronic identification (eID) tagging systems are becoming mandatory nationwide.
The first round of this grant is now closed.
This program is funded and administered by Rural Assistance Authority.
Eligibility
Eligible saleyards can apply for a rebate of 100% of the cost of eID items for sheep and farmed goats, as listed in the program guidelines.
The maximum rebate that can be claimed per category of eligible saleyard applicant for works undertaken and purchases from 15 December 2022 is:
- small saleyards – $48,000
- medium saleyards – $146,000
- large saleyards – $525,000
- extra large saleyards – $790,000.
Who can apply
To be eligible for this rebate, the following conditions must be met:
- you are the owner of an eligible saleyard listed in Schedule 1 in the sheep or farmed goat sector
- your business operates as a sole trader, partnership, trust, private company or council-owned saleyard as per the Local Government Act 1993 (NSW)
- you have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
- you agree that you will not pass on any NLIS scanning service fees to clients using equipment or software purchased as part of this rebate scheme
- you agree to attend mandatory training and complete an annual assessment up to 1 January 2027 for all staff required to support traceability within your business
- agree to return a survey or complete a face-to-face interview specific to the implementation of eID infrastructure annually up to 1 January 2027
- you agree to a visit by a NSW Department of Primary Industries officer before 1 January 2025, who will complete a full audit to assess any capability gaps and to educate you with any assisted compliance actions required to support traceability
- you have completed and returned the Sheep & Goat Electronic Identification – Planning and Design Report Form.
What you can apply for
- eID readers (for example, panel and handheld readers)
- auto drafter and indicators
- purchase, installation, and training for software connected to sheep and goat eID infrastructure (including software subscriptions up until 1 January 2027 – note that applicants will be expected to pay for software subscriptions after this date)
- structural modifications (for example, pens and races)
- connectivity between eID hardware
- eID hardware (for example, computers, laptops, tablets)
- project planning and design consultants.
What you can't apply for
- weigh crates/scales
- saleyard roofing
- wages for your employees or your self-assessed labour costs.
Most recent recipients
What your application needs to include
You can download the complete guidelines:
File
NSW Sheep and Goat eID Infrastructure Rebate - Saleyards guidelines (PDF 155.04KB)Refer to the Rural Assistance Authority website to complete an online application.
You should include quotes, estimates or invoices where available. However, this is not mandatory at the point of application.
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: NSW Rural Assistance Authority.
The Rural Assistance Authority will assess applications received against the eligibility criteria listed in the program guidelines.
Applicants will be notified of the outcome within 30 business days after submitting a completed application.