Archived Grant Opportunity View - GO4778

The Australian Government is providing $139.6 million for the Supporting Australia’s Exhibiting Zoos and Aquariums Program (the Program).

The Program will provide assistance to eligible exhibiting zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks to help sustain these important tourism attractions at a time when tourism turnover has been impacted by travel restrictions and social distancing measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The objective of the Program is to assist eligible exhibiting zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks to maintain their animal populations by assisting with animal welfare costs such as feed, enclosure, health and other specialised care and utilities directly related to the housing and caring for animals.

Eligible applicants are exhibiting zoos, aquariums and wildlife parks that are either Zoo and Aquarium Association members or attractions that have been identified by state and territory tourism organisations. Where required by state, territory or the Australian Government you must meet relevant animal welfare standards and hold any required permits, licences or accreditation.

You must be a unique attraction meeting relevant animal welfare standards and be important at a national, state or regional level, contributing to conservation and presentation of animals and driving interstate and international visitation.

You must usually derive income from tourism and as a result of the COVID-19 related shutdown you must have experienced a downturn in your business.

Payment 1 - 1 April to 30 June 2020 (complete)

Payment 2 - 1 July to 30 September 2020 (complete)

Payment 3 - 1 October to 31 December 2020 (complete)

Payment 4 - 1 January to 31 March 2021 (complete)

Payment 5 - 1 April to 30 June 2021 (complete)

Payment 6 - 1 July to 30 Septmber 2021 (complete)

Payment 7 - 1 October to 31 December 2021

Payment 8 - 1 January to 31 March 2022

Payment 9 - 1 April to 30 June 2022

$139,600,000.00

Austrade will invite eligible organisations to apply. Eligible organisations will be sent an email with a link to the application form.

To apply you must:

• complete the online application form, using the link Austrade provides to you
• provide all information requested
• address and meet all eligibility criteria
• include all necessary attachments.