Sustainable Business Solutions Grant Program NT

Purpose and Program Overview

The Sustainable Business Solutions Grant Program (SuBS) funds businesses to buy equipment or technology that reduces waste. The program’s intent is to help Northern Territory businesses transition to a circular economy. A key objective is to incentivise waste avoidance and improve recycling.

The program provides a free waste assessment service. It also creates a customised action plan for businesses. The grant helps fund the implementation of that plan. The goal is to provide financial support to enact the plan and reduce waste management costs.

The broader role of the Sustainable Business Solutions Grant is to create economic and environmental benefits for the Northern Territory. It supports the development of a more efficient and modern recycling industry. This helps the Territory grow its economy while protecting the environment.

Key Grant Details

• Grant amount or funding range: $1,000 to $20,000.
• Application open and close dates: The most recent round closed on 30 June 2025. Applications are assessed until funds are fully allocated.
• Eligible industries or business types: Territory enterprises, including for-profit and not-for-profit businesses.
• Required co-contributions: Yes, the grant is a co-contribution. The amount must be matched by the applicant.
• Location/state/territory applicability: Northern Territory only.

Priority Sectors

The grant is open to a broad range of sectors. The focus is on projects that reduce waste and improve recycling.

Funding Scope

The grant provides a single stream of funding. It can be used for purchasing equipment or technology. The funding is a co-contribution. The project must be based on a waste assessment and action plan.

Grant Amount in Total

The total funding pool for the program is $500,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Business structure or size: A for-profit or not-for-profit Territory enterprise.
• Registered business location: The business must have been operating in the Northern Territory for more than 12 months.
• Insurance or compliance obligations: The business must be compliant with its legal obligations.
• Other: The business must have an existing commercial waste collection service at a site in the Northern Territory.

Eligible Activities and Expenses

The grant supports the purchase of equipment or technology. Eligible items must help to reduce waste. This includes:

• Cardboard perforators.
• Commercial worm farms.
• Small-scale compactors or shredders.
• Food and waste monitoring equipment.

Assessment Process

The grant is competitive. Applications are assessed on a first-come, first-served basis. The program may close early if the total funding is fully allocated. A key step is completing a waste assessment and action plan before applying.

Recent Program Updates

The most recent round closed on 30 June 2025. There are no new funding rounds announced at this time. The total funding for this program is $500,000.

Application Tips

• You must complete a waste assessment with a Territory business advisor before you apply.
• The waste assessment will create a customised action plan.
• Ensure your application directly follows the recommendations in your action plan.
• Be ready to provide your co-contribution to fund the project.

Where to Get Help

Consider consulting with a professional grant specialist like Pattens Group. We offer initial assessments to review your business’s eligibility and evaluate how well your project aligns with the grant’s objectives. You can also visit the NT government website for application templates and further guidance.