Circular Economy Organics Council Fund

Before completing this form, you should have read the entire application and the Guidelines: 

In addition to the assessment criteria outlined in the guidelines you will be asked for details where applicable that may take extra time to prepare including:

Collaborative Partners

Name, ABN and evidence of a formal relationship to you such as a letter of support.

Related Entities (such as holding and subsidiaries etc.)

Name, address, ABN and relationship to your organisation.

Due Diligence

Public liability, professional indemnity and Workcover insurance

Any environmental, safety, and workplace compliance regulatory breaches in the last 5 years

Any relevant conflicts of interest

See the definitions in the guidelines and the relevant sections of the form for more details.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Fields in the application form marked * are required fields. Applicants are unable to submit their application unless these fields are completed.

This section of the application form is designed to help you understand if you are eligible for this grant. Please review and complete these questions to ensure you are eligible to apply for this grant.

If you have any questions regarding these eligibility criteria, please email grants.enquiries@sustainability.vic.gov.au or call (03) 8656 6757.

Confirmation of eligibility

 Applicants must:

• have read and understand the program guidelines
• be a Victorian local government or Alpine Resorts Victoria
• have a current Australian Business Number (ABN)
• be able to demonstrate financial and in-kind viability to undertake the project (will meet or exceed the minimum co-contribution requirements) 
• demonstrate the commitment of an organics processing facility or supplier to provide the recycled kerbside organic product. Examples include but are not limited to: collaborative procurement contract or written letter of support
• agree to comply with the Terms of Participation in Grant Programs 
• agree to comply with the funding terms and conditions: 
  
  • for grants $50,000 or less read the Short-form grant funding agreement. 
  • for grants more than $50,000 read the General grant funding agreement. 
• agree to comply with SV's Terms of Participation in a Grant Program

Projects must:

• align with the objectives of the Fund
• not have commenced or will not commence prior to entering into a funding agreement with SV
• use composted products that are derived from recycled kerbside food and garden organics (FOGO) or garden organics (GO) that meet the Vic EPA Determination Specifications acceptable to the Authority for receiving processed organics. 
• be located in and service Victoria  
• meet regulatory and/or planning requirements 
• be completed by 30 June 2025