Request for Tender: Improving calf survival from heifers in the Northern Forest and Northern Downs

This request for tender is in response to NABRC’s 2024 priority to reduce losses from pregnancy test to weaning. MLA are calling for proposals that focus on adoption projects that work with producers to improve calf survival from heifers in the Northern Forest and Northern Downs.

The proposed project may be funded fully through grassfed levy, co-investment through the MLA Donor Company (MDC) at a maximum leverage ratio of 50:50, or a hybrid combination of the two funding streams.

MLA applications must be lodged electronically as Word document to: projectcall@mla.com.au

Applications must be received by 17:00 AEST on Thursday 15th January 2026.

Request for tender form and specifications.

Preliminary project proposal template.

Project application guidelines.

Strict adherence to the time deadline for applications will occur. Incomplete request for tender applications without the required documentation will not be assessed

For more information, please contact:

Ainsley Smith

Project Manager – Grassfed Beef Productivity

Email: asmith@mla.com.au

Phone: 0474 199 470