Deadline: 19 August 2024
Apply for the Clean Economy Grants to support businesses to establish ‘proof of concept’ for clean technologies and circular economy solutions that benefit the Geelong community.
The grants are designed to assist the community to:
- work towards a circular economy in relation to food waste – both household and commercial/industrial – textiles, manufacturing, e-waste, household items, packaging or soil remediation
- reduce energy use and energy costs
- improve soil ecology and land management in agriculture
- reduce greenhouse gas emissions in commercial and industrial applications
- achieve net zero carbon emissions in commercial and industrial applications
- reduce water consumption, improve water efficiency and/or reuse water in commercial and industrial applications
- reduce waste to landfill, increase recycling, work towards zero waste and/or waste to energy
- develop sustainable building materials with low embodied energy, and/or made from renewable waste/recycled resources
- reduce packaging in consumer, commercial and industrial applications.
How much can you apply for?
- There is a total grant pool of $50,000 available.
- Applicants may ask for up to $25,000
What can you apply for?
- Project costs that demonstrate clean technology and circular economy solutions.
Who can apply?
- Profit-making organisations, commercial entities, businesses
- Individuals/Sole Traders (entity type with Australian Taxation Office)
- Higher education institutions
- Not-for-profit, incorporated bodies, co-operatives or associations.
For more information, visit City of Greater Geelong.
