GO8527: WA Roadmap Implementation Fund: Farm System Productivity Program

The program was announced as part of the $5.0 million WA Roadmap Implementation Fund in support of the recommendations in the WA Sheep Industry Roadmap to 2028 (the Roadmap)(www.thefutureflock.com.au/wa-roadmap-to-2028).

The Roadmap sets out a forward-looking plan to guide Western Australia’s (WA) sheep industry transition away from live sheep exports by sea.

Developed by industry and informed by extensive consultation, it identifies key challenges and opportunities and outlines a clear, practical path for growth, innovation and sustainability.

The Roadmap outlines strategies and initiatives to address these challenges and opportunities, guiding future development, investment and collaboration.

The program targets opportunities identified in the Roadmap and supports projects that are aligned with the strategies and initiatives identified in the Roadmap against the three goals: The whole supply chain operating efficiently to optimise market value and profitability Informed, confident decision-making across the industry A vibrant, positive and collaborative industry culture The program will consider a broad range of project proposals from the not-for-profit and commercial sectors to improve productivity, profitability and industry collaboration in implementing the Roadmap.

Successful project proposals will demonstrate benefit to the broader WA sheep industry.

The objective of this grant opportunity is: To assist sheep producers affected by the phase out of live sheep exports by sea by supporting projects that will enhanceon-farm systems and productivity, improve whole of supply chain profitability, and support a more collaborative industry culture.

The intended outcome of this grant opportunity is: To improve confidence and productivity in farm systems as sheep producers adjust to changing markets and transition away from live sheep exports by sea.

Eligible applicants must be an entity type listed in the application form: company, cooperative, incorporated association, Indigenous corporation, partnership, person, sole trader, WA Regional Organisation of Councils (ROC), or WA Voluntary Regional Organisation of Councils (VROC) or equivalent body.

Applicants must confirm they are Australian residents for operational and tax purposes, have an account with an Australian financial institution, and are registered for GST.

They must not be on the National Redress Scheme list of institutions that have not joined or signified intent to join the Scheme, or the Workplace Gender Equality Agency non-compliant list.

Applicants must confirm they have not received, or applied for with an unknown outcome, other Commonwealth or state/territory funding for the same project activity, unless they disclose it.

Projects must demonstrate alignment with Roadmap opportunities and initiatives, broad benefit to WA sheep farm and supply-chain businesses, delivery capability and knowledge of the WA sheep industry, and a detailed budget, delivery timeline, risk management plan, biographical information for project leaders, and monitoring and evaluation plan.