Green Business Incentive Scheme provides financial incentives to small medium enterprises (SMEs) in the city to invest in: renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transport technology; on site plantings and water efficient irrigation systems.

The Green Business Incentive Scheme aims to provide financial incentives to small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in the city to invest in:

• renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable transport technologies and measures that help reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions
• on-site plantings and water-efficient irrigation systems that help reduce urban heat and increase our city’s tree canopy
• waste management and circular economy initiatives
• other innovative proposals that align with aim of the scheme

Any individual small to medium sized business (SME) can apply for up to $10,000 in funding in a single application per financial year. Applicants can apply for both “financial” and/or “In-kind” contributions (such as project management time by SME staff) as part of contribution. Applicants can apply for up to maximum of 50-80% of cost for various projects outlined in the guidelines. 

Funding is available until it is exhausted.

Eligibility

The scheme is open to small medium enterprises in the City of PAE that meet the following eligibility criteria:

• must operate a for-profit business located within the City of PAE 
• are a legal entity with an active ABN 
• have 200 or fewer full-time equivalent employees (small medium enterprises) 
• any necessary approvals have been granted from property owners (where relevant) 
• any necessary development approvals have been secured if required

• Phone: 6405 6997
• Email: ben.leonello@cityofpae.sa.gov.au