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Forestry supply chain and timber processing operations impacted by reduced timber availability in New South Wales

NSW Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program

  • Grant funding available: Up to $100,000 (GST exclusive)
  • Total funding pool: $5 million (GST exclusive)
  • Applications close: 8 June 2027
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The Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program helps NSW businesses hit by the moratorium on timber harvesting in the Great Koala National Park Assessment Area. The moratorium cut the wood supply to some sawmills, which in turn affected the businesses that buy hardwood and by-products from them.

The program offers short-term, targeted support to cover the extra cost of buying hardwood, alternatives to hardwood or by-products from new suppliers, plus the extra freight. It's for businesses that relied on affected sawmills for most of their supply. Mills and harvest and haulage operators already supported through the Business Continuity Program aren't covered.

The program is run by DPIRD

Key Requirements

To be eligible, a business must:

  • Be located in NSW and operate as a sole trader, partnership, trust or company
  • Hold an active ABN and be registered with the ATO
  • Source at least 50% of its hardwood or by-products, directly or indirectly, from a sawmill or contractor that lost most of its supply because of the moratorium
  • Have a contract, agreement or other evidence of supply from that sawmill or contractor
  • Show it can source the same or similar hardwood, alternatives to hardwood or by-products elsewhere, whether in NSW, interstate or overseas
  • Show it will be viable in the future

Businesses buying from their previous supplier must first obtain three quotes, and can only stay with that supplier if it’s the most cost-effective option.

Each business can submit only one application, and DPIRD asks applicants not to self-assess their eligibility. Detailed eligibility rules and evidence requirements are in the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program guidelines.

What is eligible for funding?

Price difference: the extra cost between the previous price and the new price for the same or similar hardwood, alternatives to hardwood, or by-products

Freight: extra freight costs for sourcing these materials from a new supplier, up to $1,500 (excluding GST) per tax invoice

 

 

What companies are eligible for funding?

NSW businesses that relied on sawmills or contractors affected by the Great Koala National Park harvesting moratorium for most of their hardwood or by-product supply.

Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?

Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.

How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?

By engaging a professional government grant writer consultant. Avant Group is Australia’s largest independent grants advisory firm. Find out more about our government grant writing and consulting service here. 

How can I get help understanding if I’m eligible for this grant? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?

Avant Group offers a no-obligation assessment of your eligibility for funding and will assess your likelihood of a successful grant application.