The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is working to reduce good quality food suitable for human consumption from being disposed to landfill. 

The objectives of this rebate program are to:

• increase the diversion (i.e. rescue) of quality food suitable for human consumption from landfill
• support NSW food rescue and relief organisations to expand their capacity to manage increasing amounts of rescued food to provide to the community
• provide a simplified funding alternative for small food rescue and relief projects.

Eligible applicants can submit an application for funding up to $2,000 (inc. GST) per financial year, per eligible address. Rebates will be available until either:

• 30 June 2027; 
• when funding is expended; or
• at the EPA’s discretion

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants must:

1. be a Food Rescue and/or Food Relief Organisation operating in NSW
2. have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) for at least six months
3. be a not-for-profit organisation registered on https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities
4. have an active website or social media page showing rescued food activities
5. be operating from an eligible address listed on https://askizzy.org.au/ under food support
6. be using the purchased item(s) at an eligible address that has not already received this rebate in the current financial year.

• Email: organics.grants@epa.nsw.gov.au