Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program NSW

About this grant

This program provides funding to business impacted by the moratorium on timber harvesting in the GKNP in NSW.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• This program provides financial support to business impacted as a result of the reduction in timber supply to certain mills and associated impacts on harvest and haulage operations, following the commencement of a moratorium on harvesting in the gknp.
• 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
• Have an active australian business number (abn).
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What the funding covers

• Businesses impacted by the moratorium on timber harvesting in the GKNP.

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/forestry-industry-supply-chain-support-program-nsw for application details

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