The Sustainable Business Solutions (SuBS) grant program supports businesses to reduce their waste and help the Territory transition towards a circular economy.

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 are available on a co-contribution basis for businesses to purchase equipment or technology aimed at reducing waste and improving recycling outcomes.

Eligible works are the procurement of commercial equipment or technology that meets program objectives to:

• avoid or prevent waste from being generated on site
• reuses waste either on site or by another business
• improve source separation and facilitate waste recycling

Examples of commercial equipment or technology that may be funded include, but are not limited to:

• cardboard perforators
• commercial worm farms
• small scale compactors,  granulators or shredders
• organics rapid decomposition units
• food and waste monitoring equipment

Applications close on 30 June 2025 or sooner if funding is exhausted.

Who can apply?

Eligible organisations must:

• be a Territory enterprise — either a for-profit or not-for-profit business
• have been operating in the Northern Territory (NT) for more than 12 months
• have an existing waste collection service at a site in the NT
• be fully compliant with its obligations under its governing legislation
• not be an excluded recipient

Interested businesses must complete the waste assessment as a pre-requisite to apply for the grant program.

Email SuBS.DITT@nt.gov.au to discuss your eligibility.

• Email: SuBS.DITT@nt.gov.au