GISA to invest in circular infrastructure
- Circular economy
- Funding
June 20, 2025
Green Industries SA has today opened 2 grant funding programs focused on developing infrastructure that will boost South Australia’s transition a circular economy.
Circular Infrastructure Grants
Circular Infrastructure Grants are available to South Australian businesses and local governments that recover, handle and process recyclable materials with the opportunity to invest in equipment, technology and processes to respond to the prevailing market conditions.
These grants will assist in the purchase and installation of infrastructure, allowing for innovative approaches to increase the types, quantities and quality of resources that are kept circulating in the South Australian economy for as long as possible, and to recover resources and reduce the amount of waste sent to landfill each year.
The program encourages applications for infrastructure projects that will contribute to achieving these aims and demonstrate economic, environmental and social benefits for South Australia.
Up to $300,000 in grant funding is available per project, with applicants required to match the contribution to the project.
Read the grant guidelines and download the application form.
Recycling Modernisation Fund
The Recycling Modernisation Fund (RMF) is a $200 million national initiative, led by the Australian Government.
The funding is open to the private sector, non-government organisations and local government organisations to improve recycling outcomes and address critical gaps in Australia’s recycling infrastructure.
Funding is available for large-scale projects that will see the installation of infrastructure to increase the capacity for domestic sorting, processing and manufacturing of materials affected by the COAG waste export bans, these being glass, plastic, tyres, paper and cardboard.
Green Industries SA will administer the grant program on behalf of the Government of South Australia, with grants from $200,000 to $2 million available.
Applicants are required to provide a minimum cash contribution of 50% of the requested grant amount.
Read the grant guidelines and download the application form.
