AUAustralia·ACT·Grant

Sustainable Event Program ACT

Administered by Australian Government - Department of Industry

Australian GovernmentBusiness SupportACT

About this grant

Advice and support is available to encourage sustainable and climate friendly events in the ACT.

Key facts

Funding amount$1 – $1M (non-repayable)
DeadlineN/A
Grant typeOpen
Funding typeGrant
CountryAustralia
RegionACT
Funding bodyAustralian Government - Department of Industry
IndustriesGeneral

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

  • This program aims to support events to:
  • Reduce waste and increase recycling
  • Reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  • Educate and raise awareness of sustainability issues with event visitors.
  • Participants can also access free equipment such as signage, water units and bin tops.
  • Public events of any size held in the act can be part of the program. this includes school fetes, community fairs, major music festivals, sporting events and more.
  • Sustainableeventprogram@act.gov.au
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What the funding covers

  • Advice and free equipment.

How to apply

  1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
  2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
  3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
  4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
  5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
  6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/sustainable-event-program-act for application details

Application tips

Apply on official website

Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Australian Government - Department of Industry website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT$1 – $1MNon-repayable grant
DEADLINEN/A
GRANT TYPEOpen
REGIONACT
INDUSTRIES
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