Grants to support organisations to establish ‘proof of concept’ for circular technologies and clean economy solutions that benefit the Geelong community.
Key dates
| Applications open: | 27 June 2026 |
| Applications close: | 10 August 2026 by 5.00 pm (we do not accept late applications) |
| Notification to applicants: | 9 December 2026 |
Grant guidelines
To confirm the eligibility of your organisation and activity, please read the grant guidelines before applying.
Who can apply?
To apply for this grant, the entity must be:
- based in Greater Geelong
- intend to work with suppliers located in Greater Geelong to deliver the project
and one of the following:
- incorporated not-for-profit organisation
- registered charitable organisation
- higher education institution
- business
- individual operating as a sole trader (with an active ABN).
What can you apply for?
Project costs that demonstrate clean technology and circular economy solutions, for example: prototyping, market research, material testing.
How much can you apply for?
There is a total grant pool of $50,000 available.
Applicants may ask for up to $25,000
How to apply
- Read the grant guidelines.
- Check you are an eligible applicant.
- Check your activity is eligible.
- Get in touch with us - please discuss your activity with us before applying.
Email Matthew Stojanovic at [email protected] - Collate your supporting documents.
- Answer the questions in the application form.
- Don't forget to hit the submit button.
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Information Session
Below are the slides from the Information Session held on 9 July 2026.
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