Grants up to $200,000 to help fast-track existing organics handling and processing operators in WA to transition to better practice facilities that improve product quality.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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On this page you will find
- An overview of WasteSorted Grants – Organics Infrastructure (WSGOI) Program grants funding
- Every detail you need to know
- Resources and help to get the grant
What is the WasteSorted Grants – Organics Infrastructure (WSGOI) Program?
The WasteSorted Grants – Organics Infrastructure (WSGOI) Program supports existing food organic and garden organic (FOGO) waste facilities to fast-track their transition to better practice operations.
The program is a WA State Government initiative to support its waste strategy of ensuring that all waste is handled by ‘better practice’ facilities by 2030. Delivering better practice operations is expected to support improved product quality, which will in turn support markets for recycled organics.
WSGOI level of support
- Maximum $200,000 per operating site
- Maximum 100% of total project costs
WSGOI important dates
- This program is currently closed
- Register your interest here with GrantHelper
WSGOI important details that you will need to know
WSGOI objectives and outcomes
The program objective is to deliver better practice operations, rather than simply increasing output, to improve product quality and the market for recycled organics.
Projects must meet one or more of these objectives:
- address priority environmental performance objectives (aspects) listed below
- support a higher benchmark of environmental management, beyond the existing regulatory controls and outcomes
- support ongoing outcomes of improved protection of the environment, public health and/or amenity beyond the life of the funding
Priority environmental performance aspects
Prevention or minimisation of the following emissions that may cause pollution or environmental harm.
High priority:
- Odour emissions
Medium priority:
- Emissions to land and water
Lower priority:
- Point source emissions to air
- Dust emissions
- Noise emissions
- Emissions of litter and debris
- Fire prevention and management
- Vectors
See the funding guidelines and Guideline: Better practice organics recycling for full details of priority environmental performance aspects.
Organisations eligible for WSGOI support
Eligible applicants include those who hold a licence or works approval for food organic and garden organic (FOGO) handling and processing at a prescribed premises regulated under the following categories:
- Category 61A/62: solid waste facilities or depots (waste transfer stations), premises on which FOGO is stored, sorted and/or processed; or
- Category 67A: compost manufacturing and soil blending, premises on which FOGO is stored pending processing, mixing, drying or composting to produce commercial quantities of compost or blended soils
Applications for prescribed premises handling and processing other organic feedstocks as well as FOGO are eligible, where FOGO remains the focus material for the project.
Applications for prescribed premises handling and processing other organic feedstocks such as garden organics only, and regulated under the above categories, will also be eligible although will be considered at a lower priority in the assessment process.
See the funding guidelines for full details of eligible applicants.
Projects and expenditure eligible for WSGOI support
Grants are available to help organisations deliver implementation-ready projects supported by well-developed and fully costed project plans.
Funding is available for projects implemented in Western Australia, handling or processing waste wholly or primarily sourced in Western Australia.
Examples of infrastructure that may be funded by the program include:
- air extraction systems or aeration systems
- odour treatment systems (e.g. biofilters)
- enclosures (e.g. sheds)
- hardstands
- leachate and stormwater management infrastructure
- relevant monitoring equipment
- other equipment/infrastructure that addresses focus aspects
Funding will not be provided for:
- projects outside Western Australia
- applicants from Christmas and Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- organisations that have outstanding waste levy payments
- organisations that have outstanding reports or other obligations under any programs funded through the WARR Account
- applicants unable to confirm reasonable compliance with Western Australian environment protection laws during the last five years
Examples of ineligible expenditure include:
- processing equipment that does not directly address the project priority environmental performance objectives
- purchase of land
- external product testing costs
- ongoing operating costs
- project activities that started before signing a funding agreement with the State of Western Australia
- activities to address existing non-compliance with legislative requirements
See the guidelines for full details of eligible and ineligible projects and expenditure.
Information to prepare for the WSGOI application
Completion of the application includes the following information/documentation:
- organisation details, including ABN, description and contact details
- project description, including the priority aspect addressed, project description and summary, project objectives and KPIs
- responses to the assessment criteria
- partner details and facility capabilities and infrastructure requirements
- project benefits, including better practice outcomes and employment generation
- project budget (template provided), including supporting project plans, quotations and specifications documentation
- project reporting schedule, including start/end dates and milestone reporting
- risk management measures, including approvals requirements and existing permits/licences, insurance and Work Health and Safety documentation
See the sample application form for full details of information requirements.
Applying for WSGOI
Applications are submitted online via the SmartyGrants portal.
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WSGOI assessment criteria
| Ref | Criteria | Weighting |
| 1 | What and why – priority aspect addressed by the proposal – projected benefits on environmental performance – need for and impact of funding | 50% |
| 2 | How – maturity of project and supporting project plans/costings – applicant contribution – process for measuring impact – approval requirements – engagement with local groups | 25% |
| 3 | When – timeframe | 15% |
| 4 | Who – project team experience, capacity and ability | 10% |
See the guidelines for full details of the assessment criteria.
WSGOI resources
How do I get the WSGOI?
You should read and understand the guidelines.
You need to ensure you are eligible for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria outlined above will not be considered.
Successful applicants will demonstrate:
- a project that clearly addresses a priority environmental aspect and meets the program objective of delivering better practice operations to improve product quality and the market for recycled organics
- an implementation-ready project supported by well-developed and fully costed project plans and stakeholder engagement
- the impact of funding on the organisation’s transition to better practice and a robust process for measuring the project’s impact
- a project team with the capacity, capability and experience to deliver the project in full within the agreed timeframe
Preference will be given to projects that can be completed within one year of funding approval, however, longer-term projects that clearly demonstrate a significant contribution towards achieving waste strategy and guideline priorities may be considered.
Applications that provide a co-contribution will be considered more favourably.
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