Funding information

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible?

Smart Water funding is open to any individual, community group, commercial enterprise or professional research body that is equipped with the skills to implement the proposed project.

What are the requirements?

You will need to demonstrate that all resource requirements to enable successful completion of the project and communication of its results are achievable.

Applicants will be free to explore opportunities for additional sources of funding, including supplementary funding from your organisation, which will be well regarded. The Smart Water Fund will only provide financial support. The level of funding to support a project will be determined on a project-by-project basis.

The Fund will look more favourably on innovative projects that provide sustainability leadership in the community / industry and will look less favourably on the projects which represent a capital works program which would occur as part of the normal and expected business practices of the Applicant.

Where commercial gain is likely for the Applicant or where the Applicant could undertake the project as part of normal business and appropriate environmental practice, dollar for dollar matching at a minimum, from the Applicant will be well regarded by the Fund.

Generally, each project will need to be completed within three years of receiving grant funding.

Each successful applicant will be required to enter into a Funding Agreement.  Click here to download a sample Funding Agreement.

Which stages of the project may be funded?

Funding is available for one or more project stages including research, planning, design, construction and demonstration.

How to apply?

A Smart Water Fund Application Pack may be obtained via download or email by completing our online request form during an open funding round. 

When will Round 7 funding be available?

The application period for Round 7 funding will be open from Tuesday 29 September 2009 until Friday 20 November 2009. Click here to learn more about Round 7.

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