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Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program NSW

Australian Government · Australia

This program provides funding to New South Wales businesses impacted by the moratorium on timber harvesting in the Great Koala National Park. Grants support additional supply and freight costs arising from sourcing hardwood, alternatives to hardwood, or by-products from new suppliers.

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Funding

Up to $100K

Deadline

8 Sept 2026

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Have had a contract or agreement for the supply of timber or by-products from a sawmill or contractor that has had a reduction in wood supply as a consequence of the moratorium • Have hardwood or by-products from a sawmill or contractor affected by the moratorium as the majority of the business's inputs • Have the ability to source the same or similar hardwood, alternatives to hardwood, or by-product from a new supplier • Have an active Australian business number (ABN)
To be eligible, businesses must have had a contract or agreement for the supply of timber or by-products from a sawmill or contractor that has had a reduction in their wood supply as a consequence of the moratorium; have hardwood or by-products from a sawmill or contractor affected by the moratorium as the majority of their business inputs; have the ability to source the same or similar hardwood, or alternatives to hardwood, or by-product from a new supplier; and have an active Australian business number (ABN).

What's Funded

Covering the incremental difference between a previous supplier's price and a new supplier's price for the same or similar hardwood, alternatives to hardwood, or by-products, and covering freight costs associated with sourcing these materials from a new supplier.

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Expected Outcomes

Businesses maintain supply chain continuity and continue operations despite reduced timber supply caused by the harvesting moratorium in the Great Koala National Park.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

companysole_traderpartnershiptrustother

Stage

established

Funding Purposes

capital_expenditureother

Keywords

forestrytimbersupply chainGreat Koala National Parkmoratoriumhardwoodfreight costsNew South Wales

Official Grant Page

Australian Government

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program NSW?

The Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program NSW is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $100K in funding. This program provides funding to New South Wales businesses impacted by the moratorium on timber harvesting in the Great Koala National Park. Grants support additional supply and freight costs arising from sourcing hardwood, alternatives to hardwood, or by-products from new suppliers.
2

How much funding does the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program NSW provide?

The Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program NSW provides Up to $100K in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program NSW?

  • Have had a contract or agreement for the supply of timber or by-products from a sawmill or contractor that has had a reduction in wood supply as a consequence of the moratorium
  • Have hardwood or by-products from a sawmill or contractor affected by the moratorium as the majority of the business's inputs
  • Have the ability to source the same or similar hardwood, alternatives to hardwood, or by-product from a new supplier
  • Have an active Australian business number (ABN)
4

When does the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program NSW close?

Applications close on 8 Sept 2026.
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What activities are funded?

Covering the incremental difference between a previous supplier's price and a new supplier's price for the same or similar hardwood, alternatives to hardwood, or by-products, and covering freight costs associated with sourcing these materials from a new supplier.
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How do I apply for the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program NSW?

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