Circular Economy Grant - Milk on Tap

The Sustainable Milk Dispenser grant aims to assist businesses located in the City of Holdfast Bay reduce the amount of single-use plastic ending up in landfill. 

The application should demonstrate an ongoing benefit to the city that fosters new innovation and have a sustainability outcome.

Inquiries can initially be directed to business@holdfast.sa.gov.au or vmille@holdfast.sa.gov.au 

Grants are up to a maximum of $2,000 (ex-GST).

Businesses must contribute half of the total project cost. 

For example, if your total project cost is $3,000, the grant and the business will each contribute $1,500. If your total project cost is $5,000, the grant will provide $2,000 and the business will provide $3,000.

(*Please be aware funds are subject to the program budget allocated for the 2024-25 financial year.) 

• Businesses must be located within the City of Holdfast Bay 
• Provide a current ABN
• Provide an outline the of the project and the benefits
• Be able to demonstrate some of the following;
  
  • ongoing benefit to the city
  • additional value-add
  • innovation, creative and sustainable practices 

• Wages, personal expenses, stock purchases, leases, legal costs and day to day operational functions
• Businesses operating outside of the City of Holdfast Bay 
• Maintenance, repairs or building costs
• Education fees or conference attendance 
• Training 

• Must be on the electronic form provided by Council (unless a request for hard copy version)
• Detail and quality of the application, including completing all necessary questions appropriately, all paperwork and essential information and documentation provided at time of application 
• The project takes place in the City of Holdfast Bay
• Innovation, creativity and sustainable practices
• Level of ongoing benefit 

• Council will send notification that your application has been received
• Applications will be considered on their merit and overall benefit
• Only applications that meet the criteria will be considered 
• The City of Holdfast Bay will determine the final grant approvals
• You will be notified of the outcome of your application
• Businesses notified of their successful application must notify Council's Business Development Partner of acceptance via email within 14 days of receiving the notification
• Once Council receives a signed Funding Agreement, payment will be processed at the completion of the project

• Recipients must sign a Funding Agreement prior to funds being provided. 
• Funds must be spent according to the terms outlined in the Funding Agreement.  Any changes must be submitted to Council in writing for approval.
• A supporting letter of your proposal is desirable.
• Ethical business practices must be demonstrated so as not to bring Council into disrepute.
• Successful applicants must acknowledge the City of Holdfast Bay in any publications or publicity regarding the project.
• Council reserves the right to utilise photos and promote and publish your project on the City of Holdfast Bay website and use images in Council publications and marketing material on an ongoing basis.

• You may discuss your application with the Business Development Partner or Environment & Coast Lead to gauge the suitability of your application
• Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• All applications must be received on the Council approved application form and submitted electronically (unless otherwise agreed).
• The proposed project must be completed by the end of the financial year in which the application was submitted (unless otherwise agreed).
• Only one proposal will be considered by each applicant in one financial year
• Canvassing or lobbying Councillors, employees of the City of Holdfast Bay or the assessment panel members is prohibited.

Applications are open to any businesses that meet the requirements outlined in these guidelines and are subject to the availability of budgeted funds by the City of Holdfast Bay in the 2024-25 financial year.

Assessment of the proposal may take two months from receipt of the application. (Applications with limited information and/or supporting documentation will be marked down and may take longer to assess, due to the need to request additional information.) 

Council has the right to arrange photographs, video recording or similar on completion of the grant project, for the purpose of showcasing on its website and/or other publications. 

For further information or clarification on the Small Business Development Grant can be obtained from the City of Holdfast Bay Business Development Partner on 08 8229 9999 or email business@holdfast.sa.gov.au or vmiller@holdfast.sa.gov.au 

Applicants with a disability may contact the City of Holdfast bay to discuss any additional support required.