Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: From $20,000 to $1,000,000
- Application opened: 22 July 2024
- Application closed: 13 September 2024, 12:00 pm
Program objective
In New South Wales, the use of animals for research is regulated by the Animal Research Act 1985 (the Act). The NSW Government is committed to protecting the welfare of animals used in research and in safeguarding the future of these animals so that, where possible, they are able to be rehomed into lifelong homes.
The Program’s objectives are to:
- Promote positive animal welfare outcomes
- Support eligible rehoming organisations to build capability and capacity for animal rehoming at the conclusion of their use in research
- Increased knowledge and awareness of animal rehoming practices, standards and organisations, and for prospective owners, knowledge of research animal rehoming needs
- Support animals for life outside of research
This program is administered by Department of Regional NSW.
This program is funded by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
This program is funded and administered by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
Eligibility
Who can apply
NSW operated animal rehoming organisations
Types of projects funded under this grant
- Facility and equipment upgrade and/or the upgrade or expansion of rehoming and welfare services
- Professional services e.g. access to veterinary and/or behavioural services
- Programs e.g. awareness programs
Who can’t apply
- Organisations that do not have an ABN
- Applicants that are insolvent or a deregistered charity
- Animal rehoming organisation with staff or volunteers (that will be involved in grant funded projects) that hold a criminal conviction for animal cruelty offences
Most recent recipients
What was approved
Approved for Liberty Foundation Australia
Liberty Foundation Australia has been approved for funding for a facility and equipment expansion and welfare services for small animals such as guinea pigs, rabbits, rats and mice. Funding is also allocated towards awareness programs.
$825,000 was approved by
Minister for AgricultureDate approved
April 2025Location of the recipient
Central CoastAbout the grant
Applications approved
3
Applications received
10
Research Animals Rehoming Grant
Agency funding this grant
Department of Primary Industries and Regional DevelopmentProgram term
Two YearsWhat was approved
Approved for Animal Welfare League NSW
The Animal Welfare League NSW has been approved for a facility and equipment expansion and welfare services for dogs and cats from research establishments at their new facility in the Greater Sydney area.
$825,000 was approved by
Minister for AgricultureDate approved
April 2025Location of the recipient
LiverpoolAbout the grant
Applications approved
3
Applications received
10
Research Animals Rehoming Grant
Agency funding this grant
Department of Primary Industries and Regional DevelopmentProgram term
Two YearsWhat was approved
Approved for Blacktown Animal Rehoming Cente (BARC)
Blacktown Animal Rehoming Centre has been approved for funding for a facility and equipment expansion and welfare services for dogs from research at their Blacktown Facility.
$800,000 was approved by
NSW Minister for AgricultureDate approved
February 2025Location of the recipient
BlacktownAbout the grant
Applications approved
3
Applications received
10
Research Animals Rehoming Grant
Agency funding this grant
Department of Primary Industries and Regional DevelopmentProgram term
Two YearsWhat your application needs to include
Prepare your application with this checklist
For full application details, download the grant guidelines.
Applicants are required to submit a completed application form through the Smarty Grants portal that includes:
- a description of the project including the aim, proposed use of the grant and expected outcomes
- evidence that the applicant is an eligible entity
- evidence that the project type is eligible
- evidence that the project and applicant location are eligible
- evidence of at least $20 million in public liability insurance
- a project plan and risk assessment
- a project budget based on quotes or detailed estimates
- evidence of experience delivering projects of similar size and scope, or demonstrated capability to deliver the project
- evidence of support for the project, such as letters or other forms of communication from key stakeholders, if applicable.
- landowner consent if the land is not owned by the applicant
- evidence of planning approvals, if applicable
- evidence of secured co-contribution, if applicable.
Helpful resources and supporting documents
Visit the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development website to download the resources and supporting documents for the Research Animals Rehoming (RAR) Grant. These include:
Address the eligibility criteria
Each applicant, as part of an application response, must confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants that do not address the eligibility criteria in full may be excluded from the application process at the department's discretion.
Start the application
Complete the online application form on the SmartyGrants platform.
Note: If you are a new applicant to SmartyGrants, you will need to register and create a password. If you are already registered, you can log in with your existing username and password.
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After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: The Minister for Agriculture, Regional New South Wales, and Western New South Wales
Successful applications will be decided by: The Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Regional New South Wales, and Minister for Western New South Wales.
The applications will be assessed and both successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified.
Support and contact
Applicants can make enquires regarding the Program by contacting animal.welfare@dpird.nsw.gov.au