The Cattle IFS Management Committee has agreed on behalf of the WA cattle industry to make these funds available for biosecurity-related research and innovation projects, which includes pilot studies, proof of concept and preliminary studies.
Two grant options are available for EOI application;
- Small R&D grants of up to $50,000 per year, for up to three years (maximum) are available through an open, competitive process.
- Large R&D grants of up to $150,000 per year, for up to three years (maximum) are available through an open, competitive process.
The aim of the program is to support biosecurity-related research and innovation projects that will benefit the WA cattle industry by:
- improving cattle health,
- increasing productivity,
- increasing profitability,
- helping develop sustainable industry practice,
- promoting market success and/or
- enhancing industry capability.
Interested community, industry, and producer groups; research, not-for-profit, government, education institutions and other organisations are encouraged to apply.
Applicants are required to submit an EOI. This will be reviewed and shortlisted by a panel of industry and technical experts. Those shortlisted, will be asked to submit a full project proposal for consideration by the Cattle IFS Management Committee.
Details of past cattle R&D projects are available on the website.
Criteria for selection
To be considered, the applicants must demonstrate their capacity, capability, experience, and commitment to deliver the project. It is essential that proposed projects:
- address a WA cattle industry issue,
- are based on sound evidence and information,
- are well-designed and technically achievable as a concept,
- do not duplicate work undertaken elsewhere, and
- represent value for industry investment.
See the guidelines and criteria under 'documents' on the right of this page - Biosecurity Research and Development Funding Program: R&D Grant Guidelines 2024.
Listen to an interview about the grants program on the Northern WA Rural Report on ABC Radio. It occurs at the 10 minute mark. Please note that grant applications can now be submitted up until 5:00pm (AWST) 22 March 2024.
How to apply for grant funding in 2024
EOIs open through SmartyGrants at 9am on 15 November 2023 and close for applications at 5:00pm (AWST) 22 March 2024 (extended application period).
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their EOI in April 2024. Only shortlisted projects will be required to complete a full project proposal. Calls for formal proposals are at the Cattle IFS Management Committee's discretion.
For further information contact IFS@dpird.wa.gov.au