Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the waste reduction recycling sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.
In Queensland, queensland's grant programs are administered through business queensland, advance queensland, qrida and a network of industry bodies including screen queensland.
Open programs
3 totalThe Queensland Government is providing $1,689,500 funding over five years to EcoMarines Foundation to support school students to be environmental leaders through education and positive action. The funding will expand EcoMarines' programs from 90 schools to 560 schools, including those in regional areas, offering free environmental education programs focused on waste reduction, recycling, composting, and cultural awareness.
The GROW FOGO Fund provides support to assist Queensland councils to implement or expand kerbside food organic garden organic (FOGO) collection services. Funding is available for kerbside organics bins, kitchen food organics caddies, bin harmonisation, and education and awareness activities. The fund aims to divert organic waste from landfill and reduce methane emissions while creating economic opportunities through organic material reuse.
This program provides funding to reimburse waste levy payments made by eligible charitable recycling entities who are unable to use their existing Certificate of Exempt Waste under section 28 of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Act 2011. Applicants can apply for reimbursement on a quarterly basis for disposed charitable waste that was subject to levy payments.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.