Expanded eID device rebate
Grant details
The expanded rebate for sheep and farmed goat electronic identification (eID) includes all colours in the National Livestock Identification System (NLIS) year-of-birth (YOB) colour system for accredited eID tags.
Applications are open to SA sheep and goat producers who purchase eligible NLIS-accredited tags not designated for the current year.
Key dates
Applications close on 30 June 2027 at 5 pm.
Eligible eID tags must be purchased between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2027.
Amount
You can apply for a rebate on the purchase price of eligible eID devices of 25% up to a cap of 47.5 cents (GST exclusive) per tag.
Eligibility
The eID device rebate is open to South Australian sheep and farmed goat producers who:
- have an active property identification code (PIC)
- purchase NLIS-accredited eID tags that do not align to the designated YOB colour
- provide invoices and proof of payment for purchases between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2027.
Tags must be purchased from the list of NLIS approved sheep and goat eID devices (PDF) to be eligible for rebate.
Eligible year-of-birth colour (YOB) eID tags are:
Year of purchase | Year of birth colours |
|---|---|
2025 | Black, orange, light green, purple, yellow, red, sky blue, pink (post-breeder) |
2026 | Black, white, light green, purple, yellow, red, sky blue, pink (post-breeder) |
2027 (until 30 June) | Black, white, orange, purple, yellow, red, sky blue, pink (post-breeder) |
The rebate excludes:
- colours outside of the YOB colour system (for example: brown and grey)
- non-NLIS accredited devices
- tags that align to the current YOB colour (white in 2025, orange in 2026, light green in 2027).
How to apply
Read the:
- Expanded eID device rebate (2025–2027) guidelines ( )
- Expanded eID device rebate (2025–2027) terms and conditions ( )
If you have multiple PICs, you need to complete the application process for each PIC.
You will need the following information to complete your application:
- PIC number
Property location (address) and Local Government Area - Banking details in the name of the rebate applicant
You will need to upload copies of:
- official tax invoices
- full evidence of payment (such as bank statements, supplier statements, paid invoices)
- a signed and witnessed acquittal form ( ) (this is a legal requirement)
- a statement by supplier not quoting ABN form (if relevant).
You must be a registered user of myPIRSA to complete the online application form.
What happens next
You will receive a receipt number upon submitting the online form. Submitting an application does not guarantee approval of a rebate.
Applications will be assessed by PIRSA in the order they are received, and outcomes will be advised in approximately 4 weeks.
Contact
For queries about completing your application:
PIRSA Grants Enquiries
Phone: 1800 931 314
Email: PIRSA.GrantsEnquiries@sa.gov.au
For queries about sheep and goat eID or rebate eligibility:
Email: EIDSheepandGoat@sa.gov.au