Funding for businesses impacted by the moratorium on harvesting in the Great Koala National Park (GKNP)

The Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program: Planning and Transition Grants provides financial support to NSW businesses affected by reduced timber supply following the moratorium on harvesting in the Great Koala National Park.

It offers up to $25,000 for professional business planning advice and up to $250,000 for business transition activities, including diversification, downscaling or closure support where applicable.

The two grant options may be applied for separately or together, up to a total of $275,000.

Applicants must be an impacted business that either previously applied for and received approval for a grant under the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Grant Program, or can demonstrate and provide evidence of a greater than 25% reduction in business revenue or a greater than 25% increase in operating costs associated with dealings with a sawmill or a harvest or haulage contractor as a result of the GKNP harvesting moratorium.

Applicants must operate as a sole trader, partnership, trust or company in Australia; have an active ABN; and be registered with the ATO.

The grant summary also states that applicants must be registered for GST.

Applicants must confirm they meet the eligibility criteria in their application.