Circular Markets grants
Funding Providers
NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
Location
NSWFunding Type
Cash grant G20368
Primary Category
EnvironmentEligible to
- Local Governments
Funding
Amount (max): $50,000Total pool: $500,000
Round(s)
- Opened 05-Feb-2026 Closes 23-Mar-2026
Purpose
The Circular Markets grants support circular economy opportunities to bring compost made from household kerbside Food Organics Garden Organics (FOGO) services back to local communities in NSW.
Overview
Program objectives:
- Create and test diverse circular economy opportunities to bring FOGO compost back into the communities where it was generated
- Identify and overcome barriers to the use of FOGO compost by councils and others within the local circular economy
- Stimulate potential new markets for FOGO compost through practical demonstration of its uses and benefits
- Increase residents' and council teams' knowledge and awareness of FOGO end uses to support product quality.
What can be funded:
- purchase of FOGO compost used for the project
- additional blending or processing to create a site-specific FOGO compost blend or quality for the project
- site preparation costs related to the application of compost
- additional staff costs (such as salaries), that are demonstrated to be directly related to the project
- community engagement, project promotion and education activities directly related to the project
- technical expertise to support the design, delivery or outcomes of the project. For example, site preparation or soil specification requirements, procurement or contract advice
- hire or short-term leasing of equipment or vehicles for specified project tasks.
Successful applicants must use project funding solely for eligible project costs specified in the Funding Deed for the project, otherwise reimbursement to the EPA may be required.
Limitations
Eligible applicants must be NSW local councils (single or group of councils) with an existing or a planned FOGO service.
A planned FOGO service is considered one where council has demonstrated intention to start a service prior to July 2030, or has an exemption if the service is anticipated to start at a later date.
Partnership projects
Partnership projects are encouraged as they can improve the efficiency, value and economic benefits of projects. Any physical sites used in projects must be located within the LGA of the applicant/s.
For example, the council applicant/s can work with:
- resident community groups, businesses (nurseries, wineries, market gardens etc), residential developments, agriculture (local farms), local golf courses, cemeteries using sites owned or operated by the partner organization within the applicant's LGA.
- a NSW Government agency or state-owned corporation on project sites within the applicant/s LGA - this could be a housing, transport, school infrastructure or other development within the applicant's LGA.
Applications / Guidelines
Apply Using SmartyGrants:https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/grants/climate-change-grants/G20368/apply
Contact Details
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