Sustainability Grants in Australia

A $29.5 million grant awarded to deliver new research, tools and resources enabling regions and communities to transition to a prosperous and sustainable post-mine future. The program focuses on four categories of opportunities: engagement and partnership, waste reduction and recovery, mine rehabilitation, and land use transitions for mining regions.

This program provides grant funding towards Low Carbon Liquid Fuels (LCLF) projects that support Australia's transition to net zero. Funding supports innovative projects including commercial scale domestic production, pre-commercial technology demonstration, and feedstock and supply chain enablement for LCLF.

A government grant supporting research partnerships between companies and universities to develop innovative recycling technologies. Separtis received $1.18 million over three years to fund research into sustainable waste recovery applications, including recycling co-mingled plastics and recovering metals from e-waste.

A grant supporting Alt. Leather to upscale their manual lab process to larger, more automated equipment. The funding enables improved capability and capacity to move production in-house and support expansion of their bio-based leather alternative technology.

This program provides sponsorship to Tasmanian organisations whose work, event, or project demonstrates innovation in recovering resources from waste that would otherwise be lost to landfill. Sponsorships support projects and events that road-test innovation, produce improved resource streams and circular supply chains, and deliver better services, products and outcomes for Tasmania.

This initiative provides NSW-based businesses with access to tertiary student interns to support decarbonisation projects. Participating businesses receive full recruitment and support from CSIRO, with a maximum $2,500 payment towards internship wages upon completion.

This bursary program supports South Australians seeking to improve soil management practices and build knowledge in soil health. It funds participation in soil-focused training, events, and learning activities that develop skills and professional networks. Applicants can apply for individual training (up to $2,000) or group knowledge exchange (up to $5,000).

This program helps eligible small business owners save water and reduce their water bills by improving water usage efficiency. Rebates are available for installing water efficiency products or services such as washing machines, dishwashers, showerheads, flow control devices, and dual flush toilets.

A free 8-week program for small to medium enterprises to progress their research and development opportunities or explore early-stage R&D decisions. The program provides practical support including R&D coaching, feedback on innovation challenges, viability assessment, and assistance in preparing R&D funding applications.

The CRC Program supports CRC CARE in developing technologies to assess, clean up, and prevent soil, water, and air contamination. The center works with 29 industry and government partners to create solutions for environmental remediation, including methods for managing petroleum hydrocarbon contamination, fire-fighting foam chemicals, and developing national standards for contaminated site assessment and management.

Provides delegate tickets and support for Queensland innovators and ecosystem leaders to attend the Circular Futures NQ – Innovation and Sustainability Summit in Townsville (12-14 May 2026). Successful applicants receive summit tickets, travel/accommodation support where required, access to networking spaces, and opportunities to connect with investors and industry leaders.

The NNSIDI supports the creation of new and innovative native seed production enterprises throughout the Pilbara, Goldfields Esperance, and the Kimberley regions. Funded by $4.4 million, the initiative establishes Seed Production Area (SPA) trial sites that serve as models for future SPAs, providing training and building long-term business capacity. The program prioritizes Aboriginal-operated SPAs established on country and aims to create sustainable jobs while meeting mining companies' post-closure revegetation obligations.