Summary of funding Funding is available for specified activities and the purchase of selected types of infrastructure, as described below. Eligible activities (phase 1 funding) Planning and design activities (including engaging a project manager and/or consultant) to develop a costed estimate of infrastructure (including hardware and software) and operational requirements. A separate application form must be completed to apply for phase 1 funding. Eligible infrastructure to meet regulatory requirements (phase 2 funding) Readers Software and associated data logging and data management equipment Auto-drafters and installation Essential saleyard modifications may be considered. Exclusions Computers, laptops, phones and tablets. Maximum funding available Determined on assessment against the core criteria. Level of co-funding required No co-investment is required for applications that satisfactorily address the core criteria and demonstrate the requested infrastructure is required to meet the applicant’s regulatory requirements. Who can apply? Persons operating a public saleyard at which sheep or goats are sold. An organisation operating on behalf of more than one saleyard. Conditions of funding Successful applicants for phase 2 funding need to report against agreed milestones. Fields marked (*) are mandatory 1. APPLICANT DETAILS * ABN: :*ABN entity name: Trading name: * Registered for GST: Yes No * Business address: * Town / Suburb: * Postcode: * State: * Is your postal address the same as your business address? Yes No * Postal address: * Town / Suburb: * Postcode: * State: * Contact person Title: First name: Last name: Position: Telephone: Mobile: Fax: Email:
2. CURRENT OPERATIONS Applicant to complete Detail sheep and goat sales in the 2016 calendar year Saleyard (name and location) Property Identification Code (PIC) Type of sales routinely conducted e.g. prime or store Head sold in 2016, for each sale type (estimated) Largest number of head sold in 2016, for each sale type (estimated) Average sale lot size for each sale type (estimated) Number of selling agents Percentage drafted into sale lots prior to sale (estimated) Percentage received from interstate vendors (estimated) Percentage purchased by interstate buyers (estimated) Other relevant information (optional) Add an additional row for each type of sale
Budget Written quotes (three quotes, unless sole supplier) must be submitted with this application. Description include brand and model Cost ($) (excl GST) Funding requested ($) (excl GST) TOTAL Add additional rows if required Attach quotes Delivery timelines What is the expected timeframe required to complete your project? Key deliverable Activity Completion time (No. of Add additional rows if required 5. PART B: SOFTWARE Description Describe the software needed to meet Victorian regulatory requirement(s). (Not required for saleyards planning to use scanning contractors with their own software.) Detail the supplier’s warranty and service commitment. Budget Written quotes (three quotes, unless sole supplier) must be submitted with this application. Description include application brand and model Cost ($) (excl GST) Funding requested ($) (excl GST) TOTAL Add additional rows if required Attach quotes 5. PART B: SOFTWARE (continued) Delivery timelines