Livestock Underpass Grant Scheme

⁠⁠⁠Livestock underpass grants are funded by the Regional Growth Fund to provide financial assistance to eligible livestock primary producers, abattoirs and saleyards to establish livestock underpasses linking farming properties (or abattoir or saleyard) that are crossed by public roads.

Funding will cover the costs associated with an independent authorised contractor approved by the relevant public road authority for services and materials needed for the construction and installation of new livestock underpass projects. Written quotes or cost estimates from an independent third-party suppliers will need to be included with your application.

Amounts

A total of $500,000 in grants is available for the construction and installation of livestock underpass infrastructure.

You can apply for up to 50% of eligible costs associated with construction and installation of an underpass, up to a maximum of $100,000.

Guidelines

Before starting your application, read the guidelines for details (PDF 173.5 KB).

Eligibility

To be eligible for this grant you must be either:

• an entity operating a licensed abattoir or livestock saleyard.
• a primary producer who has earned more than 50% of your gross income for the past 2 years from your primary production business, under normal seasonal circumstances and registered as a primary production business with the Australian Tax Office,

You must also meet these criteria:

• You must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) and be registered for GST.
• The interlinking land for the proposed livestock underpass must be used for livestock grazing or be connecting to a saleyard or abattoir.
• You must not have received funding from another government program for the same activities.
• You must have met all the terms and conditions placed on any previous South Australian Government funding, grant or concessional loan provided to you.
• Projects that have been completed before the announcement of this grant scheme on 9 July 2021 (or any costs incurred before 9 July 2021) are not eligible for funding.
• If the proposed underpass connects properties owned by separate business entities, all parties must meet the eligibility criteria.

How to apply

Read the guidelines for details (PDF 173.5 KB)

Before you apply, please consult with your local council and public road authority.

If the proposed underpass connects properties owned by separate business entities, you must obtain permission of all parties.

Prepare your formal quotes and supporting documentation as outlined in the guidelines.

Download and complete a livestock underpass grant application form.

All applications, with supporting documentation, can be emailed or send via post. Please note that Incomplete applications will not enter the assessment queue until all required information is provided.

Email

PIRSA.GrantsEnquiries@sa.gov.au

Use the email subject: Livestock Underpass Grant Program.

Post

Livestock Underpass Grant Scheme

PIRSA Grant Management Team

GPO Box 1671

ADELAIDE SA 5001