🐑Phase Out of Live Sheep Exports By Sea - Transition Assistance🐑

Published on Friday, 3 October 2025 at 12:09:20 PM

GRANT OPPORTUNITIES! 🐑

 You can view the Grant Opportunity Guidelines now to start planning your application. 

🔵  Farm Business Transition Program  

🔴  Livestock Industry Transition Program

These grants are part of the Commonwealth’s broader assistance package for the Western Australian sheep industry.  More information on the package can be found at www.agriculture.gov.au/2028

Specific information on the Supply Chain Capacity program can be found here: https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/supply-chain-capacity-program

A factsheet that provides examples of eligible and ineligible projects under the Supply Chain Capacity, Farm Business Transition and Livestock Industry Transition programs and to illustrate the differences in the programs. This factsheet is available at www.agriculture.gov.au/2028 and is not part of the guidelines or assessment process. 

Dr. Chris Rodwell

Transition Advocate


🔵  FARM BUSINES TRANSITION: GRANT

Open 7th October - Closing 1st Dec 2025. 

The Farm Business Transition Program is designed to help producers plan for the future and adopt alternative systems and practices that suit their operations. Grants of up to $75,000 are available, with a matching co-contribution required.  

https://www.grants.gov.au/Fo/Show?FoUuid=22B56754-035C-45CB-9616-E4692C5849FE


🔴  LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY TRANSITION PROGRAM: GRANT

Open 7th Oct - Closing 1st Dec 2025.

The Livestock Transport Industry Transition Program will provide grants of up to $40,000 for planning, training, and co-funded investment in upgrading or modifying transport assets.  

Now is a good time to start thinking about your application, including identifying potential projects, gathering supporting information, and seeking advice if needed. Early preparation will help ensure you’re well-placed to submit a strong application once the program opens. 

https://www.grants.gov.au/Fo/Show?FoUuid=3E92D6D7-08F9-4824-A352-3D88765B9E0B

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