Research Animal Rehoming Grant Program
The $2.5 million Research Animals Rehoming Grant (the Program) is part of the NSW Government’s continuing commitment to protect the welfare of animals used in research through a coordinated and cooperative approach to achieve an appropriate outcome for animals at the end of their use in research.
The Program is a targeted, competitive single round grant, established to enhance positive animal welfare outcomes by supporting projects that seek to maximise the number of animals successfully rehomed at the conclusion of their use in research.
The Program is aimed at eligible animal rehoming organisations to assist them in delivering projects that align with the Program objectives.
Key objectives
The key objectives of the Program are to:
- promote positive animal welfare outcomes
- support eligible rehoming organisations to build capability and capacity for animal rehoming at the conclusion of their use in research
- increase knowledge and awareness of animal rehoming practices, standards and organisations, and for prospective owners, knowledge of research animal rehoming needs
- support animals for life outside of research.
Key dates
| Applications open | 4pm Monday 22 July 2024 |
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| Applications close | 12pm (midday) Friday 13 September 2024 |
| Assessment process | Monday 16 September 2024 - Friday 11 October 2024 |
| Application outcome date | Friday 8 November 2024 |
How to apply
Applications should be made through the SmartyGrants online portal at: https://localcommunities.smartygrants.com.au/RAR
Helpful resources and supporting document
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