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- What is the HazWaste Fund?
- What are the objectives of the Fund?
- How do I apply to the Fund?
- Who is eligible to apply?
- What sorts of projects are eligible for support?
- What level of funding is available?
- Who do funding recipients sign a contract with?
- How can I keep updated about the Fund?
- How can I find more information?
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Next Submission dates for Stage 1 and Stage 2 Applications
Note, all application rounds open at 9 am on the first day and close at 2 pm on the last day EST.
We encourage you to contact us for discussion and feedback on your application prior to submission.
16 Nov 09 - 20 Nov 09
14 Dec 09 - 18 Dec 09
18 Jan 10 - 22 Jan 10
15 Feb 10 - 19 Feb 10
15 Mar 10 - 19 Mar 10
19 Apr 10 - 23 Apr 10
17 May 10 - 21 May 10
14 Jun 10 - 18 Jun 10
Stage 1 applications must be emailed to business.programs@epa.vic.gov.au. These applications will not be accepted in any other form.
Stage 2 applications - please refer to the guidance document for further details and lodgment of applications in hardcopy to EPA.
What is the HazWaste Fund?
The HazWaste Fund (the Fund) is designed to support industry to accelerate reductions in the volume and hazard of hazardous waste (or prescribed industrial waste) generated in Victoria. The HazWaste Fund is made possible as a result of the Victorian Government’s commitment to invest increased hazardous waste landfill levy revenue in projects to avoid waste or productively use wastes that cannot be avoided.
What are the objectives of the Fund?
- reduce hazardous waste to landfill
- reduce the hazard category of hazardous waste disposed to landfill
- increase remediation of contaminated soil.
How do I apply to the Fund?
The Fund features a two-part application process.
Stage 1 of the application process involves completing a brief application form outlining the key details of the project. Click here to download the Stage 1 Application Form. 
Next Submission dates for Stage 1 and Stage 2 Applications to June 2010
We encourage you to contact us for discussion and feedback on your application prior to submission.
Note, all application submissions open at 9 am on the first day and close at 2 pm on the last day EST.
16 Nov 09 - 20 Nov 09
14 Dec 09 - 18 Dec 09
18 Jan 10 - 22 Jan 10
15 Feb 10 - 19 Feb 10
15 Mar 10 - 19 Mar 10
19 Apr 10 - 23 Apr 10
17 May 10 - 21 May 10
14 Jun 10 - 18 Jun 10
Stage 1 applications must be emailed to business.programs@epa.vic.gov.au. These applications will not be accepted in any other form.
Stage 2 applications - please refer to the guidance document for further details and lodgment of applications in hardcopy to EPA.
All applications are treated as confidential
If the Stage 1 application is recommended to be explored in further detail, organisations will receive written notification and be requested to complete and submit a Stage 2 application within 6 months from the date of the letter.
Stage 2 of the application process involves preparing a more detailed submission to the Fund. This may, depending on the type of application, require a detailed business case such as:
- market research and analysis
- a marketing plan
- operational and financial plans
- an action plan with targets
- a monitoring framework including KPIs.
Who is eligible to apply?
The Fund is open to a wide range of incorporated, or otherwise legally constituted applicants. Primary targets for the fund include organisations that undertake the following operations;
- generate and dispose solid hazardous waste to landfill
- generate and dispose solid or liquid hazardous waste to a treatment company
- treat, recycle, remediate or reuse hazardous wastes
- own or develop land that is partially or fully contaminated
Other organisations that may be eligible for HazWaste Fund support include:
- consultants
- research organisations
- other funding agencies
- hazardous waste landfill owners and operators.
What sorts of projects are eligible for support?
Support is available for projects targeted at reducing the volume or hazard of hazardous waste disposed to landfill. Eligible wastes include hazardous wastes from manufacturing processes and contaminated soil.
- infrastructure and implementation projects
- research and development (R&D), and demonstration projects
- knowledge and capacity-building projects.
What level of funding is available?
There is no predetermined limit to the amount of financial support available from the Fund for individual projects. However, the level of funding sought should reflect the extent to which the proposal meets the objectives of the fund.
- Funding assessments are based on the financial needs of the project in light of the environmental benefits that will be achieved, and the level of support available from other funding sources. Projects that have part funding from the applicant and/or partners will be viewed favourably.
Who do funding recipients sign a contract with?
If your project application is successful, a Funding Agreement will be prepared between the applicant and EPA. The Funding Agreement will cover details such as project milestones and payment, intellectual property management and reporting requirements.
How can I keep updated about the Fund?
EPA regularly updates interested parties about the latest HazWaste Fund developments. This includes information about projects supported by the Fund, announcements about the awarding of new funding, events and publications. Email business.programs@epa.vic.gov.au to be added to the distribution list.
Click here for HazWaste Fund Updates.
How can I find more information?
The HazWaste Fund Framework 
(PDF Doc) contains further information about the management and governance of the Fund.
Further information about the HazWaste Fund can also be obtained by emailing business.programs@epa.vic.gov.au or by calling the Business Sustainability Unit on (03) 9695 2722.