SA Cattle Industry Projects 2026-27

~CLOSED FOR FY2026-27~

Applications for funding for Cattle Industry Fund projects in FY2026-27 were open from 9.00am 16 February 2026 to 5.00pm 27 March 2026. 

FURTHER INFORMATION

This funding is suitable for industry development and extension activities, research projects, and farmer groups. Projects demonstrating co-funding and/or collaborations with other programs or initiatives are encouraged. Projects should be completed within the applicable financial year, though multi-year projects will also be considered.

Applications will be assessed against the SA Red Meat and Wool Blueprint 2030 and the project’s contribution towards achieving the goals and targets that the industry is striving to achieve by 2030.

Download the SA Red Meat and Wool Blueprint here.

Applications will also be assessed against the following criteria:

• Benefit to the SA beef cattle industry
• Direct benefit to fund contributors (beef cattle producers)
• Alignment with the Cattle Industry Fund investment priorities
• Alignment and collaboration with other state and national cattle industry priorities and programs, ensuring no duplication of investment
• Support from industry stakeholders
• Investment value and leveraging of funds
• Demonstrated project management experience

Cattle Industry Fund investment priorities:

1. Maintaining market access and securing new markets
2. Efficient and sustainable production
3. Business management and skills development
4. Advocacy

Applications are submitted through Livestock SA's Industry Funds Portal.