Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the waste management 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 12 of 15The NSW Government's Waste and Sustainable Materials Strategy 2041 (WASM) Litter Prevention Grants Program funds councils, community groups, and other key stakeholders to implement litter prevention initiatives. Projects must contribute to NSW litter reduction targets of 60% reduction in litter items by 2030 and 30% reduction in plastic litter items by 2025, while building organizational capacity for sustainable litter prevention.
Supports circular economy opportunities to bring compost made from household kerbside Food Organics Garden Organics services back to local communities in NSW.
Supporting councils, community groups and other key stakeholders to deliver litter prevention projects, and develop and implement strategic plans to address litter in their local environments.
Provides tailored advice and help to groups of councils to explore and undertake joint procurement of domestic waste management services.
A catchment-based approach to litter prevention, focused on reducing flows of litter from the terrestrial environment into the marine environment through intervention at multiple points.
Up to 50% rebate to a maximum of $50,000 for equipment or technologies that assist businesses to avoid, reduce and recycle waste and help them transition to a circular economy.
The NSW Environmental Trust funds projects that enhance the environment of New South Wales. Projects are selected through consultation with key stakeholders and must align with the Trust's strategic priorities for conserving, protecting and rehabilitating the NSW environment.
The NSW Environmental Trust administers multiple grant programs concerned with managing waste. These programs support projects that address waste management challenges across NSW.
Ongoing support for the planning and delivery of waste management projects working in partnership with Aboriginal communities across NSW.
This program provides funding to operators of landfill and resource recovery facilities in Tasmania to help with the cost of modifying systems, processes and infrastructure. The funding supports the effective collection and management of waste data and compliance with reporting obligations under the Waste and Resource Recovery Act 2022.
Supports NSW councils to deliver new weekly food only (FO) or food organics and garden organics (FOGO) services to their communities.
Supports councils or groups of councils to deliver community education to maximise the efficiency of existing food and garden organics (FOGO) services.
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.