Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the recycling 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
Showing 7 of 7This program provides matched funding to organisations in the resource recovery sector in Victoria to build capacity and capability in recycling and remanufacturing. Projects funded include purchasing, installing and commissioning new equipment or upgrades to support circular economy initiatives, increase material quality for manufacturing, and create jobs in the resource recovery sector.
A CRC-P grant supporting PEGRAS Asia Pacific and partner universities to develop technology that removes labels and adhesives from HDPE plastic waste, enabling 100% recycled HDPE for remanufacture in Australia. The project combines impact delamination and chemical washing technology to address the problem of hundreds of thousands of tonnes of HDPE waste going to landfill due to current recycling limitations.
A CRC-P grant supporting PEGRAS Asia Pacific and partner universities to develop technology that removes labels and adhesives from HDPE plastic waste, enabling 100% recycled HDPE for remanufacture in Australia. The project combines impact delamination and chemical washing technology to address the problem of hundreds of thousands of tonnes of HDPE waste going to landfill due to current recycling limitations.
Provides funding for large, transformational manufacturing projects that feature business-to-business or business-to-research collaboration at their core. Supports manufacturers to collaborate, scale up, move towards higher value-added activities, and become more competitive within National Manufacturing Priority areas.
A grant program supporting manufacturing projects focused on recycling and clean energy innovation. The program funds transformational investments in sustainable manufacturing technologies, including green cement production, solar energy products, packaging alternatives, and energy-efficient industrial processes.
A grant program supporting manufacturing businesses to integrate into supply chains and develop recycling and clean energy infrastructure projects. The program funds projects ranging from advanced waste plastic recycling facilities to hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing and sustainable wheel production for electric vehicles.
Supports projects that propose solutions for the recycling of hard-to-recycle plastics, like soft plastics, and re-manufacturing to increase the use of recycled content.
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.