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Electronic NLIS (Sheep & Goats) transition packageSaleyards – phase 1
Funding Application FormFunding detailsThe Minister for Agriculture, Jaala Pulford announced on 24 August 2016 that Victoria will transition to an electronic NLIS (Sheep & Goats) system, from 1 January 2017.Funding is available as part of a transition package, which provides a program of support to assist industry transition to an electronic NLIS (Sheep & Goats).
Two phases of funding will be available to saleyards:Phase 1 funding is available to support the cost of planning and designing infrastructure requirements in saleyards, including any essential saleyard modifications. Applications may include the cost of engaging a consultant or project manager to coordinate the project. Successful applicants will need to produce a report outlining the required infrastructure, essential modifications and estimated costs.
Phase 2 funding is available to support the cost of purchasing and installing required infrastructure and undertaking essential saleyard modifications. Applicants for phase 2 funding will need to substantiate their requirement by providing a costed plan and a business case that: is technically sound; provide values for money; adequately addresses:
o anticipated risks, for example, equipment redundancy, staff training and saleyard and agent software integration;
o compliance issues, for example, where the agreed ‘action level’ for a mob is breached;o data discrepancies, for example, where the solution involves scanning tags more than once; and
accommodates the many scenarios associated with the saleyard trading of sheep, including but not limited to, store versus prime sales, splitting and boxing of mobs and small consignments arriving and/or leaving in farm vehicles.
The Department of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport and Resources (DEDJTR), through Agriculture Victoria is seeking funding applications from, or on behalf of, saleyards for phase 1 funding.A separate application form must be completed to apply for phase 2 funding.
The Electronic NLIS (Sheep & Goats) transition package funding application guidelines provide information on eligibility, how to apply and the process for assessing applications. The guidelines are available at www.agriculture.vic.gov.au/sheepEID, by emailing [email protected] or by calling 1800 678 779 during business hours.
Closing date for phase 1 applications: 30 June 2017
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Summary of fundingFunding 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
Eligible infrastructure to meet a regulatory requirement (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 based 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 1 funding need to develop a costed estimate of infrastructure and operational requirements and report against agreed milestones.Successful applicants for phase 2 funding need to report against agreed milestones.
Fields marked (*) are mandatory
1. APPLICANT DETAILS* Business Name:
Trading Name:
* ABN:
* 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:
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2. CURRENT OPERATIONS
Applicant to complete
Detail sheep and goat sales in 2015/16 by saleyard / each member saleyard
Saleyard Property Identification Code (PIC)
Date Type of sale
e.g. prime or store
Head sold
(number)
Sale lot size
(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 additional row(s) if required
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3. FUNDING PROPOSAL
PROJECT DETAILS
Project title
Funding requested
Total funding requested for this proposal (excl GST) $
Proposed methodology
Describe how the funding for planning will be used.
Describe the expected outputs.
Briefly outline the expertise of the project manager and support team (where applicable) to deliver this project.
Project partners / participantsList all partners supporting and/or contributing to the delivery of this project (where applicable).
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3. FUNDING PROPOSAL (continued)
Delivery timelines
What is the expected timeframe required to complete your project?
Project schedule
Key deliverable ActivityCommencement
Month/YearCompletionMonth/Year
Budget
Budget item(description)
Cost$ (excl GST)
Funding requested$ (excl GST)
TOTAL
Add additional row(s) if required
4. FUNDING CONDITIONSIf successful in obtaining funding, you will be required to enter into a legally binding Funding Agreement with DEDJTR and provide reports and detailed funding expenditure against agreed milestones.
As proposed solutions will be assessed on the basis of assessment criteria, DEDJTR, at its discretion, may determine whether a proposed solution, or item within a proposed solution, meets the assessment criteria for funding or not. The department reserves the right to request additional information, including evidence of financial viability, or verification of information provided to confirm its assessment.
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5. ATTACHMENTSWhere possible, attachments should be in MS Word format.
Attach any documents you wish to provide to support your application.
List all documents attached to your application.
6. FURTHER INFORMATIONPlease email any questions to:Email: [email protected]
or call the NLIS helpline (9.000 am to 4:30 pm weekdays)Phone: 1800 678 779
7. WHERE TO SEND YOUR APPLICATIONWhile applications may be lodged electronically or by post, electronic lodgement is preferred. The application form and any attachments should be in MS Word format wherever possible.Send your application:By email: [email protected]
By post: Transition Package ApplicationAgriculture VictoriaDepartment of Economic Development, Jobs, Transport & Resources475 Mickleham RoadATTWOOD VIC 3049
If mailing your application please provide both a hard copy (printed copy) and a soft copy (as electronic documents on a USB stick).
Applicant DeclarationI state that the information in this application and attachments is to the best of my knowledge true and correct. I will notify DEDJTR of any changes to this information and any circumstances that may affect this application.
In submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read and understood the relevant Funding Guidelines and requirements.
I acknowledge that DEDJTR may refer this application to external experts or other Government Departments for assessment, reporting, advice, comment or for discussions regarding alternative or collaborative grant funding opportunities.
I understand that DEDJTR is subject to the Freedom of Information Act 1982 and that if a Freedom of Information request is made, DEDJTR will consult with the applicant before any decision is made to release the application or supporting documentation.
I understand that this is an application only and may not necessarily result in funding approval. I understand that if this application is successful, that funding will be subject to terms and conditions set out in an agreement with the Department.
Where I am making an application on behalf of an organisation, I declare that I am an authorised representative of the organisation and have the legal capacity to act on behalf of the organisation nominated in this application when providing this declaration and submitting this application.
Signature: Date:
Print name: Position:
To be signed by a person with delegated authority to apply.
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