Green Business Incentive Scheme
The aim of our Green Business Incentive Scheme is to provide financial incentives to small medium enterprises (SMEs) in the City of PAE to invest in:
- renewable energy, energy efficiency, sustainable transport technologies and circular economy and measures that help reduce the city’s greenhouse gas emissions – see municipal emission snapshot for Port Adelaide Enfield
- on site plantings and water efficient irrigation systems that help reduce urban heat and increase our city’s tree canopy
- waste management and circular economy initiatives
- other innovative proposals that align with the Scheme’s aims
Guidelines
Please read the grant guidelines carefully before applying. Many documents on this site are displayed as PDF files. If you have problems accessing reading or understanding these documents please contact us on 8405 6600.
Guideline - Green Business Incentive Scheme (PDF, 951.84 KB)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
It is recommended you also read the ‘Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)’ document below before applying or contacting Council. This document will assist with your thinking on deciding on appropriate environmental improvements.
FAQ- Green Business Incentive Scheme (PDF, 279.36 KB)
Timeframes
Applications for Round 3 open on Monday 4 December 2023. The Scheme will be open until Friday 31 May 2024 (or until the yearly budget allocation is exhausted).
Please note that applications are processed as they are received. We aim to notify you within four weeks following your submission.
We strongly encourage you to talk to us about your project so we can work together and provide support before your application is submitted. Please contact our Sustainability Coordinator on 8405 6997 or email environment@cityofpae.sa.gov.au
Eligibility
The scheme is open to small medium enterprises in the City of PAE that meet the following eligibility criteria:
- must operate a for-profit business located within the City of PAE
- are a legal entity with an active ABN
- have 200 or fewer full-time equivalent employees (small-medium enterprises)
- any necessary approvals have been granted from property owners (where relevant)
- any necessary development approvals have been secured if required
How much can you apply for?
Any individual small to medium sized business can apply for up to $10,000 in funding in a single application across the below-mentioned themes, per financial year. “In kind” contributions such as project management by SME staff can also be submitted as part of contribution.
Small to medium-sized businesses can apply for up to maximum of 50% of cost for the following:
Theme
| Funding |
| Solar Photovoltaic Systems | Systems Solar photovoltaic systems (up to $5,000) |
Energy Storage Systems | Energy battery storage systems (up to $5,000) |
Appliance Electrification | Replacement of gas appliances with electric or solar powered (e.g., hot water, heating or cook tops) (up to $1000) |
Greenhouse Gas Emission Reduction Planning | Greenhouse gas emission reduction planning initiatives (up to $3,000) such as:
|
Energy Efficiency | Energy efficiency audits (up to $3,000) |
Water Savings | Rainwater tanks or Water Sensitive Urban design (WSUD) interventions (up to $3,000) |
| Greening | Mature tree plantings and linkage to irrigation systems or Water Sensitive Urban design (WSUD) interventions (up to $3,000) |
| Zero Emission Transport / Plant | Zero emission transport / plant initiatives (up to $2,000) such as:
|
Other |
|
Assessment Criteria
Each application will be assessed on its individual merit against the following criteria:
Criteria Number
| Criteria | Weighting |
1 | Demonstrated alignment with grant guidelines and any specific requirements flagged in Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) | 30% |
2 | Experience and track record of suppliers and contractors nominated to implement the proposed initiative(s) | 20% |
3 | Expected environmental improvement to SME’s operations as a result of proposed initiative(s) | 15% |
4 | Cost effectiveness of proposed initiative(s) (value for money) | 15% |
5 | Reasonable and proportional contribution (in kind, material or financial) | 10% |
6 | Where possible suppliers and manufactured products provider are local to Port Adelaide Enfield, or based in South Australia or Australia | 10% |
Total
| 100% |
How to apply?
We provide an online application tool to help you prepare and submit your application. It's called SmartyGrants and it's available via the Apply Now button below. If you're a new user, you will need to start by registering a new account. Once registered and logged in you will be redirected to the "Before you Begin" page where you can start your application.
Applicants can only apply online when funding rounds are open. Support or access to computers and the internet can be provided if required.
If you need to talk to someone about your grant application, please contact our Sustainability Coordinator on 8405 6997 or by email at environment@cityofpae.sa.gov.au