Deadline: 7-Aug-22
The Waste levy fund for business waste reduction is now open for applications to implement measures that will lead to long-term and measurable minimisation of waste from the business’ operations.
This might include reducing waste at source, and the reuse, recycling and recovery of materials for further use or processing.
They particularly encourage applications from waste minimisation projects targeting:
- organic waste
- construction and demolition waste
- projects that fill a gap within current waste services in Kāpiti.
Funding Information
A fund pool of $10,000 is available for business waste reduction projects in 2022/23.
Eligible Purposes
Eligible purposes might include (but are not limited to):
- equipment needed to achieve the project outcomes (submit two quotes per item of equipment, where possible)
- publicity or educational material directly related to the aims of the programme
- new initiatives or improvements/expansions to existing programmes using proven existing technologies
- trials and pilot programmes using proven existing technologies
- training needs of workers
- skill development of project participants
- administration costs
- wages directly related to the project
- travel (the cost of travel will only be funded if it can be demonstrated it’s essential for the project and is a reasonable cost; each journey will be evaluated on its individual merit to the project).
Eligibility Criteria
Fund open to:
- businesses
- organisations
- social enterprises.
For more information, visit https://www.kapiticoast.govt.nz/services/a-z-council-services-and-facilities/grants-and-funding/waste-reduction-grants/
