Animal Welfare Grant Program WA

About this grant

This program provides funding to organisations to help them undertake animal welfare activities.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Free or low-cost veterinary services
• Services, systems, infrastructure or equipment that
• Effectiveness of animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of companion animals in
• Services, systems, infrastructure or equipment that
• Improve the rehabilitation and rehoming efficiency and
• Effectiveness of displaced and injured wildlife in
• Be the party responsible for carrying out the activity/project with the legal right to carry out and control the activity/project
• Have an australian business number (abn)
• Deliver the services in western australia.
• Animal.welfare@dpird.wa.gov.au
• Get investment to develop and commercialise your biomedical discoveries
• Support for high-growth businesses to strengthen capability and scale
• Support for priority industry sectors

What the funding covers

• Funding of up to $50K.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/animal-welfare-grant-program-wa for application details

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