Accelerating circular economy for local government grants

The Accelerating circular economy for local government grant program aims to encourage South Australian councils to increase implementation of circular economy principles and improve waste management and recycling services through the introduction of innovative initiatives, strategies, actions and approaches. 

Online information session

An online information session will be held at 11 am on Thursday 19 November to offer support for applicants. To RSVP, please contact han.tran@sa.gov.au by no later than 5pm Wednesday 18 November.

How much money is available?

From $15,000 to a maximum of $100,000 (excluding GST) per project per proponent.

Who can apply?

Councils or local government subsidiaries established under the Local Government Act 1999 (SA).

What will we fund?

There are 3 priority areas eligible for funding consideration under this program:

• Priority area A: Contamination detection and reduction
• Priority area B: Using technology and innovation to improve service delivery
• Priority area C: Development of circular roadmaps, waste management plans and strategies

Other projects eligible for funding consideration include:

• development of council-operated circular hubs
• market research to support the development of sustainable and circular economy initiatives
• introduction of public bins stations.

What WON’T we fund?

Grant funding will not be available for: 

• retrospective projects (to be eligible, projects must start after the grant agreement has been executed)
• projects targeting:
  • energy from waste outcomes
  • hazardous waste kerbside collections 
  • ‘stand-alone’ education and market research (unless part of a pilot project)
  • infrastructure, unless required as part of projects aligned to priority A or B
• any project that GISA deems to be inconsistent with the program aim, objective, and outcomes.

When does it close?