Food Waste Grants in Australia

3 government programs · 1 currently open · Updated February 2026

Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the food waste sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.

What these grants can fund

  • Business expansion and capital investment
  • Equipment and infrastructure upgrades
  • Workforce training and skills development
  • Technology adoption and innovation
  • Export and market development

Common eligibility requirements

  • Registered Australian business with a valid ABN
  • Must be operating in the relevant sector
  • Matching co-contribution may be required
  • Some programs have employee or turnover thresholds

Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.

Open programs

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Ongoing·NSW
Food Rescue Rebates

Supports the NSW food rescue and relief sector to build their capacity to safely manage increasing amounts of rescued food through smaller, quicker projects.

Closed·NSW
Food Rescue Grants

Supports the NSW food rescue and relief sector to build their capacity to safely manage increasing amounts of rescued food through large infrastructure projects and regional coordinated collaboration.

Closed·NSW
Business Food Waste Partnerships Grants

Supports eligible organisations to incorporate education or training into existing programs to reduce and source separate food waste.

Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.