Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation

Welcome to the applicant portal for environment and science grants administered by the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation.

The current rounds of grants available for application are below.

You may find it useful to download the SmartyGrants Help Guide for Applicants located at: http://help.smartygrants.com.au/display/help/Help+Guide+for+Applicants

If you have any specific questions relating to an open grant program, you will find relevant contact details by clicking the link below.

For technical questions about the online application process or form, please contact SmartyGrants by email at: service@smartygrants.com.au or by phoning (03) 9320 6888 and quoting your reference number.

Current Rounds

Charitable Recyclers Reimbursement Program

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 5:00PM 31 December 2025 (AEST).
Find out more about Charitable Recyclers Reimbursement Program...

Household Waste Payment Scheme

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 5:00PM 30 June 2026 (AEST).
Find out more about Household Waste Payment Scheme...

Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Program 2025

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 5 November 2025 (AEST).
Find out more about Indigenous Land and Sea Ranger Program 2025...

Pathway 1 - Local boots-ready projects

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 4:00PM 14 November 2025 (AEST).
Find out more about Pathway 1 - Local boots-ready projects...

Resource Recovery Boost Fund - Major

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 3:00PM 29 January 2026 (AEST).
Find out more about Resource Recovery Boost Fund - Major...

Resource Recovery Boost Fund - Small

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 3:00PM 11 December 2025 (AEST).
Find out more about Resource Recovery Boost Fund - Small...