Grants up to $2 million to support the statewide ban on e-waste disposal to landfill by enhancing e-waste collection, storage, reuse, reprocessing, and recycling infrastructure.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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What is the E-waste Infrastructure Grants Program (EWIGP)?
As part of the Government of Western Australia’s (State Government) election commitment to deliver a ban on e-waste disposed to landfill by 2024, grant funding has been committed to support the state’s e-waste collection and recycling network.
Banning e-waste from disposal to landfill will contribute to the recovery of valuable materials that would otherwise be lost and will help protect the environment and human health from hazardous materials in e-waste.
This program meets the objectives of the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (waste strategy) to avoid waste, recover more value and resources from waste, and protect the environment by managing waste more responsibility.
The program has two streams:
Stream 1: E-waste collection, storage and/or reuse grants
- Collection and storage projects include fixed or semi-permanent e-waste infrastructure
- Equipment that assists with the reuse of e-waste
Funding is available for new or upgraded facilities to increase capability and capacity to manage and store e-waste before reuse or onward reprocessing.
Stream 2: E-waste reprocessing infrastructure grants
- Projects that increase capacity and capability in the state’s e-waste management network and include equipment purchase and installation, and new or upgraded infrastructure for e-waste reprocessing and recycling.
EWIGP level of support
Grants
Stream 1 (E-waste collection, storage and/or reuse grants)
- Maximum grant – $250,000
Stream 2 (E-waste reprocessing infrastructure grants)
- Maximum grant – $2 million.
Co-contribution
- Projects with co-contributions are given favorable consideration.
EWIGP important dates
- This program is currently closed
- Register your interest here with GrantHelper
EWIGP objectives
The objectives of the EWIGP are to:
- fund new or upgraded facilities to enhance e-waste management and storage capacity
- support projects that increase capacity in the state’s e-waste network, including equipment purchase, installation, and infrastructure upgrades
- align with the Waste Avoidance and Resource Recovery Strategy 2030 (WARR Strategy) to reduce waste, extract greater value and resources, and promote responsible waste management for environmental protection
Projects and expenditure eligible for EWIGP support
Stream 1 (E-waste collection, storage and/or reuse grants) Eligible Projects:
- align with WARR Strategy 2030 objectives
- based in and deliver benefits to Western Australia
- increase e-waste collection and storage capacity or provide reuse opportunities
- provide collection infrastructure for improved e-waste bulk aggregation
- procure equipment for e-waste reuse within the supply chain
- align with relevant requirements in AS/NZS 5377:2022 for the collection, storage, transport, and treatment of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment
- have sound financial capacity
- provide a clear project plan, including tasks and dates
- advance industry best practice and align with Appendix 2 of the guidelines
- fully support the e-waste ban to landfill
- fully support the e-waste ban to landfill.
Stream 2 (E-waste reprocessing infrastructure grants) Eligible Projects:
- align with WARR Strategy objectives
- based in and deliver benefits to Western Australia
- increase e-waste processing and recycling opportunities
- demonstrate e-waste processing technology advancements
- divert precious metals and minimise hazardous substances from landfill
- align with relevant requirements in AS/NZS 5377:2022 for the collection, storage, transport and treatment of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment
- have sound financial capacity
- provide a clear project plan, including tasks and dates
- provide a cost-benefit analysis if requesting $1 million or more
- advance industry best practice and align with Appendix 2 of the guidelines
- fully support the e-waste ban to landfill.
Ineligible Projects:
- applications do not meet the eligibility criteria identified in these guidelines
- projects are located outside of Western Australia
- construction and/or installation of infrastructure has started before signing a funding agreement with the department
- applicants (including related entities and other project participants) are currently in breach of environmental or occupational health and safety standards or have failed to satisfactorily meet environment or safety legislation and cannot demonstrate steps they are taking to effectively resolve any breaches
- applicants are unable to demonstrate the financial capability to implement the project
- they are not primarily focused on e-waste
- they are not focused on improving the collection and storage of e-waste and/or improving capability and capacity to reuse or reprocess e-waste materials
- they are focused on the transportation of e-waste
- they are focused on research, development, and demonstration
- they are focused on opportunity identification, concept screening, product development research, marketing concept development and feasibility studies
- they are focused on funding travel, participation in conferences, and other educational activities
- they are focused on funding advertising, signage, and related communications activities
- applicants have failed to satisfactorily complete projects funded by any government agency, in the absence of reasonable explanation
- they do not demonstrate value for money
- applications are submitted after the closing date.
Project or operational costs are ineligible for funding. These costs may, however, be declared and count towards an applicant’s co-contribution. Ineligible costs include:
- land acquisition
- staff, resourcing, salaries
- preconstruction (site preparation) activities such as clearing, earthworks or site accessibility works
- security and/or surveillance equipment
- costs to establish and connect utilities to the site including electricity, water, and sewerage
- costs of equipment not dedicated to the project purpose (for example, vehicles)
- project management costs
- certification, permit, licence, or related fees
- compliance monitoring and management costs
- vehicle and transport costs
- contingency costs
- in-kind contributions
- ongoing operational costs such as, but not limited to, salaries, electricity, water, rates, other utilities, overheads, engineering, design, or insurance costs.
See the guidelines for full details of projects and expenditure eligible for EWIGP support.
Other EWIGP important details that you will need to know
Organisations eligible for EWIGP support
Organisations eligible for EWIGP must:
- be a business, local government, regional council, or registered charity (not-for-profit)
- have a valid ABN and/or ACN
- operate for at least 12 months
- meet environmental, safety, and financial compliance standards
- provide evidence to satisfy the department that risks, hazards and the health and safety of workers and sub-contractors have been considered
- comply with the funding agreement terms and conditions
- provide data and reports as stipulated in the grants contract
- meet scheduled milestone payment dates
- facilitate site tours and share lesson learnt from projects.
Applicants with outstanding waste levy payments, reporting or other obligations with the department are ineligible to apply.
EWIGP assessment criteria
Grant applications will be evaluated against the following criteria.
Stream 1 ‒ E-waste collection, storage and/or reuse grants evaluation criteria
What – Projects that provide collection, storage, and reuse benefits to the community and:
- align with one or more of the waste strategy objectives
- are state-based and deliver benefits to Western Australia
- increase e-waste collection and storage capacity or provide reuse opportunities
- provide collection infrastructure (semi or permanent) that facilitates improved e-waste bulk aggregation before onward processing (including buildings, and manufactured transportable buildings, and excluding vehicles and transport costs)
- procure equipment that assists the reuse of e-waste, allowing the materials to remain within the supply chain for longer
- demonstrate alignment with relevant requirements in AS/NZS 5377:2022 for collection, storage, transport and treatment of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment
- advance industry best practice and align with circular economy principles.
Who – Applicants demonstrate capability and capacity to successfully deliver the project including evidence of:
- experience managing similar projects, with a focus on infrastructure or equipment
- current provision of services to the community or e-waste industry
- financial and operational capacity to support the project (for example, copies of financial statements, insurance, guarantees)
- compliance with health, safety, and environmental laws
- successful completion of other government-funded projects
How – Applicants demonstrate their ability to successfully deliver the project by providing evidence of:
- sound project planning, including copies of project plans
- management oversight, including monitoring and reporting to ensure the project remains on time, on budget, and that risk is appropriately identified and managed
- project co-contributions
- regulatory, statutory, and site/works approvals.
Why – Applicants demonstrate why the project is needed, including:
- the need for government financial assistance, including any impacts on scope and timing if not funded
- project benefits (for example, how the project meets a bulk aggregation capacity gap, or market demand)
- the increased tonnes and types of e-waste the project will service
- economic benefit (for example, anticipated job creation and industry value)
- social benefit (for example, value to the community)
- environmental benefit (for example, how the project reduces environment impacts)
- increased number of stakeholders the project will service.
Stream 2 ‒ E-waste reprocessing infrastructure grants evaluation criteria
What – Projects that provide e-waste processing benefits to the community and:
- align with one or more the waste strategy objectives
- are based in and deliver benefits to Western Australia
- increase e-waste processing and recycling opportunities
- provide e-waste processing and recycling technology advancements
- increase recovery of materials from e-waste
- divert e-waste materials from disposal to landfill
- demonstrate alignment with relevant requirements in AS/NZS 5377:2022 for collection, storage, transport, and treatment of end-of-life electrical and electronic equipment
- contribute to better practice waste management
- align with circular economy principles.
Who – Applicants demonstrate capability and capacity to successfully deliver the project by providing evidence of:
- experience managing similar projects, with a focus on infrastructure or equipment
- current provision of services to the community or e-waste industry
- financial and operational capacity to support the project (for example, copies of financial statement, insurance, guarantees)
- compliance with health, safety, and environmental laws
- successful completion of other government-funded projects
- a cost-benefit analysis if applying for grant funding of $1 million or more – see below.
Project applications for e-waste infrastructure grant funding of $1 million or more require a detailed cost-benefit analysis. Applicants must demonstrate the approved project will provide value for money, deliver public benefits and deliver significant recycling outcomes. See the guidelines for more details about the cost-benefit analysis and requirements.
How – Applicants demonstrate their ability to successfully deliver the project by providing evidence of:
- sound project planning, including copies of project plans
- management oversight, including monitoring and reporting to ensure the project remains on time, on budget, and that risk is appropriately identified and managed
- project co-contributions
- regulatory, statutory, and site/works approvals
- clear and quantifiable anticipated outcomes.
Why – Applicants demonstrate why the project is needed, including:
- the need for government financial assistance, including any impacts on scope and timing if not funded
- project benefits (for example, how the project addresses capacity gaps or market demand)
- estimate additional tonnes of e-waste to be diverted from landfill
- details of the impact on the management of hazardous substances in e-wastes, as applicable
- the increased tonnes and types of e-waste the project will service
- economic benefit (for example, anticipated job creation and industry value)
- social benefit (for example, value to the community)
- environmental benefit (for example, how the project reduces environment impacts)
- the increased number of stakeholders the project will service
See the guidelines for full details of the evaluation criteria.
How do I get the EWIGP?
Applicants must:
- Read and understand the guidelines.
- Ensure eligibility for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria will not be considered.
- Deliver the project as outlined in the application.
- Provide complete information requirements.
Applying for the EWIGP
Applicants must submit their applications via the department’s grants portal (SmartyGrants), under ‘E-waste Infrastructure Grants Round 2’.
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