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NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program

Australian Government · Australia

This program provides rebates for the purchase of handheld electronic identification equipment to support the implementation of mandatory individual eID for sheep and goats in New South Wales. Eligible applicants can receive a 50% rebate on eligible items up to a capped amount.

Official Grant Page

Funding

Up to $2K

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

Must have an active ABN and operate as a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company. Must be a sheep or goat producer, or a licenced stock and station agent, in New South Wales. Producers need a New South Wales Property Identification Code; stock agents need a current New South Wales stock and station agent licence. Cannot have received funding under a previous round, and only new handheld eID readers are eligible.
To be eligible, applicants must have an Australian business number (ABN), operate as a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company, and have a bank account with an Australian financial institution. Applicants must not have received funding under a previous round of this scheme. Producers must have a New South Wales Property Identification Code (PIC), and stock and station agents must have a valid and current New South Wales stock and station agent licence. The program is for sheep and goat producers and licenced stock and station agents in New South Wales. Rebates are only available for new eID handheld readers such as stick or wand readers; second-hand or used items are not eligible.

What's Funded

Purchase of new handheld eID equipment, specifically stick or wand readers, for sheep and goat identification activities.

Expected Outcomes

Applicants acquire eligible handheld eID readers to support compliance with mandatory individual electronic identification requirements for sheep and goats in New South Wales.

Key Information

Applicant Types

sole_traderpartnershiptrustcompany

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

capital_expenditureother

Keywords

sheepgoatselectronic identificationeIDequipment rebateagriculturelivestockhandheld readers

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program?

The NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program is a business grant offered by Australian Government in Australia, providing Up to $2K in funding. This program provides rebates for the purchase of handheld electronic identification equipment to support the implementation of mandatory individual eID for sheep and goats in New South Wales. Eligible applicants can receive a 50% rebate on eligible items up to a capped amount.

How much funding does the NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program provide?

The NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program provides Up to $2K in funding.

Who is eligible for the NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program?

Must have an active ABN and operate as a sole trader, partnership, trust or private company. Must be a sheep or goat producer, or a licenced stock and station agent, in New South Wales. Producers need a New South Wales Property Identification Code; stock agents need a current New South Wales stock and station agent licence. Cannot have received funding under a previous round, and only new handheld eID readers are eligible.

When does the NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program close?

Applications close on 31 Aug 2026.

What activities are funded?

Purchase of new handheld eID equipment, specifically stick or wand readers, for sheep and goat identification activities.

How do I apply for the NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program?

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