The WA Government aims to grow the future value of the northern cattle industry, increase Aboriginal capacity, and create regional jobs.
Check out comments from participants of the past Business Improvement Grants program (2016-2020) who used funding to grow and expand their pastoral businesses.
About PIFT Grants
Funding will be provided to Kimberley and Pilbara pastoral enterprises that meet the eligibility criteria and seek to adopt proven, regionally relevant R&D, technologies and innovation.
The grant program is not competitive, i.e. funding will be awarded to all applicants who meet the selection criteria, however the level of funding may be reduced if oversubscribed.
Funding can be used for adoption of new R&D, technologies and innovation that support improving:
- Business performance and benchmarking
- Sustainable rangeland management practices
- Livestock herd performance
- Labour performance or efficiency.
More information can be found in the Scheme Guidelines document.
How to apply
Applications are now closed.
Applications close 12pm (AWST) on 15 February 2023 via Smartygrants.
More information
Our Frequently Asked Questions document will support development of your application.
Enquiries can be directed to James Hamersley, Investment Management Team, DPIRD on mobile + 61 (0) 413 565 082 or email piftgrant@dpird.wa.gov.au