Research Animal Rehoming Grant Program

Research Animal Rehoming Grant Program - Closed

The $2.45 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.

Successful Applicants

Successful projects were announced on 5 February 2025.

Three NSW based animal welfare organisations will share in $2.45 million to fund the rehoming of animals following their contribution to important scientific research projects.

All applications received for the Research Animal Rehoming Grant Program were assessed against the criteria outlined in the Program Guidelines.

Successful applicants will be awarded one-off funding towards maximising the number of animals successfully rehomed at the conclusion of their use in research. Details of successful applicants as announced can be found on the NSW Government Grants and Funding Finder website.


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 open4pm Monday 22 July 2024
Applications close12pm (midday) Friday 13 September 2024
Assessment processMonday 16 September 2024 - Friday 11 October 2024
Application outcome dateWednesday 5 February 2025

How to apply

Applications are now closed.

Helpful resources and supporting document

Click to download the helpful resources and supporting documents for the Research Animals Rehoming (RAR) Grant.