On Monday, 13 October 2025, the Queensland Government will formally open Round 1 of its $130 million Resource Recovery Boost Fund, a probe to reverse declining recycling rates and strengthen waste-recovery capabilities statewide.

The Resource Recovery Boost is designed to support councils, groups of councils, or industry-council partnerships to:
• Address waste reduction and recycling priorities
• Establish critical resource recovery infrastructure
• Divert waste from household red bins

📌FUNDING STREAMS
Stream 1 – Local/Regional Projects
• Up to $2 million (excl. GST) per project
• Delivered within 18 months of contract execution
• Total allocation: $20 million
• Applications close: 3pm Thursday, 11 December 2025

Stream 2 – Regional/State-wide Projects
• Over $2 million (excl. GST) per project
• Delivered within 3 years of contract execution
• Total allocation: $40 million
• Applications close: 3pm Thursday, 29 January 2026

Find out more about the funding guidelines: http://bit.ly/4gHtLla

Talis has proven track record of turning funding opportunities into successful outcomes for councils and Regional Organisation of Councils (RoC). Our team develops tailored application strategies that align with program goals, prepares compelling submissions, and works closely with clients from the initial consultation through final submission.

Get in touch with our Principal Consultant and Queensland Waste Lead Kartik Venkatraman, RPEQ (MIEAust CPEng NER) to take the first step towards securing your funding.

📩 kartik.venkatraman@talisconsultants.com.au

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