Funding for businesses to investigate circular economy approaches

Identification Grants provide funding to businesses for projects that apply a circular economy approach.

Overview

Identification Grants aim to identify opportunities for businesses in Victoria to adapt and apply circular economy approaches.

Funding can be used to support:

• research and design to adapt or apply circular economy approaches
• business case development and feasibility studies
• materials efficiency and flow assessments
• circular economy business case development
• circular economy business advisory and support services
• pilot projects and trials

What are the eligibility criteria?

To be eligible, you must:

• co-contribute 2:1 as a minimum
• have a current Australian business number
• have been operating for at least 2 years, if not, you can provide a company guarantee from an entity (either related entity or project partner) operating more than 2 years and may only apply for a grant of $75,000

Applicants registered outside of Victoria may apply, but they must ensure that 50% of the project activity is completed within Victoria and that all the benefits of the project are delivered in Victoria.

How do you apply?

Find out more about eligibility and how to apply at Recycling Victoria Business Support Fund - Stream 1: Identification Grants.