NSW Rural Assistance Authority – Transport Subsidy (Donated Fodder)

This program aims to provide funding assistance to community organisations who coordinate the transport of donated fodder to a central location within NSW for the benefit of three or more primary producers with livestock, in the event of identified need, relating to drought or following a natural disaster.

The scheme will pay for the costs of transporting donated fodder up to a maximum of $2.50 per kilometre (plus GST) to a maximum eligible distance of 1,500 kilometres. Claims must be made within three months of the RAA's approval to the transport of the donated fodder.

Prior to arranging transport of donated fodder the coordinating community group and the transport operator must obtain approval from the RAA.

Before applying for financial assistance under this program or making any decision, applicants should seek advice from their legal, business and financial advisers to determine their eligibility for and the terms of the financial assistance.

Eligible applicants include community groups who coordinate the transport of donated fodder for the benefit of three or more primary producers, whose property is in an area of identified need, whether as a result of a natural disaster, or a drought.

The following are ineligible for funding:
- Small volumes of fodder (i.e. under one tonne per load).
- Poor quality fodder.
- Transport of donated fodder from donors to individual farmers.
- Transport of donated fodder to commercial feedlots and/or feed processors.