Circular economy grants support projects that contribute to a circular economy in the Inner West community.

The objectives of the circular economy grant program are to:

• Develop circular economy pathways or services within the Inner West
• Support local new initiatives in the circular economy community to enable innovation in using materials otherwise seen as waste
• Provide reuse, repair, upcycling and/or recycling to enable materials to be continually used in a circular economy and move away from the linear concept of 'produce > use > dispose'
• Create support for community sharing of knowledge, skills and opportunities for a circular economy
• Increase awareness, improve access, inclusion, diversity and participation in circular economy initiatives.

Applicants are encouraged to submit projects that focus on one or more of the following:

• Zero waste
• Circular economy
• Reuse, repair, upcycling or recycling.

Applicants are encouraged to speak with Helen Bradley, Resource Recovery Planning Manager on (02) 9335 2130 before applying. One-on-one support is available to provide grant applicants with advice on your project ideas.

Eligible entities must be Local unincorporated groups (Not-for-profit Auspice required), incorporated not-for-profit organisations.

Inner West Council provides grants for projects that have not yet commenced, and in limited cases, people who have not yet acquired a previous grant may be eligible to apply again. In addition:

• Applications are accepted for capital works
• Application budgets can include an auspice/project administration fee of up to 15% of the Inner West Council grant contribution
• Council may fund Parents and Citizen organisations but does not fund projects for schools.

• Phone: (02) 9335 2130
• Email: helen.bradley@innerwest.nsw.gov.au