Waste Minimisation and Resource Recovery Grant

The Waste Minimisation and Resource Recovery Grant Program provides an opportunity for eligible businesses, community groups and schools to access funding for innovative waste management projects, that will reduce and divert waste going to landfill.

Mildura Rural City Council (MRCC) is aware of the importance of encouraging and implementing better waste management within the local community.  Providing local businesses, community groups and schools the opportunity to apply for a Waste Minimisation and Resource Recovery Grant will allow groups to access funding to aid in decreasing the amount of waste going to landfill. Funding may be provided for projects that implement Waste Minimisation, Circular Economy and/or increase Resource Recovery. 

For more information or to discuss your application please contact us on 03 5018 8100 or email mrcc@mildura.vic.gov.au.

How much is available? 

Funding will be up to $20,000 (GST free) per year per applicant.

How do I apply for this grant?

Applications must be submitted electronically via Council’s online grants portal (Smartygrants).

To start an application please call 03 5018 8100 and ask to speak to the relevant grants officer.