Circular Economy NT program

The Circular Economy Northern Territory (CENT) grant program supports projects that improve recycling outcomes and address critical gaps around waste management and resource recovery in the NT.

Grants of at least $50,000 are available for approved projects.

The CENT grant program is focused on:

• construction and demolition
• food and garden organics
• commercial and industrial
• electronic waste including PV solar panels.

All projects must be completed and operational by 30 June 2025. It must remain operational for at least 5 years once the project is completed.

Who can apply

Eligible organisations must:

• be an incorporated legal entity, with or without a registered business name
• hold a valid Australian business number and have been operating under that number for at least one year
• can financially commit and have authority to co-fund at least 50% of the total project costs
• have a history of compliance with all legislative requirements and is fully compliant with all the relevant laws.

What projects are funded

For your project to be eligible, you must:

• have your main recycling infrastructure and operations fully located in the NT
• develop a solution that deals with waste materials generated in the NT that are:
  • currently being landfilled or
  • recovered to low value outlets
• increase the capacity for domestic recycling, reuse and/or manufacturing of materials
• deliver new or improved resource recovery, recycling and remanufacturing infrastructure
• demonstrate a long term return (at least 5 years) on investment to the NT in improving recycling, reprocessing and/or remanufacturing
• be completed and operational by 30 June 2025.

How to apply

To apply, follow these steps:

Step 1. Read the terms and conditions.

Circular Economy NT program terms and conditions PDF (151.2 KB)
Circular Economy NT program terms and conditions DOCX (84.5 KB).

Step 2.  Apply online through GrantsNT.

Applications close on 15 January 2024.

After you apply

There is a two-stage assessment process:

Stage 1. Applications undergo an initial assessment process.

Stage 2. Applications considered eligible in stage 1 will be referred to a panel for competitive assessment. Applicants will be notified if their application will move to stage 2.

Once applications have been assessed from stage 2, the panel will make recommendations to the Department of Industry, Tourism and Trade chief executive. After this, a decision will be made.

Contact

For more information, email CENT.DITT@nt.gov.au.