Application Review and Advisory Service (ARAS)

Last updated: 10 November 2023
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The Infrastructure Investment Team at Sustainability Victoria offers targeted support for projects and companies investing in Victoria’s Circular Economy. Read about our assistance with investing in Victoria’s Circular Economy.

As part of this offering, our team provides a free Application Review and Advisory Service (ARAS) for selected circular economy programs. Our team does not answer questions in regard to program eligibility or guidelines. These must be directed to our Grants Enquiries team on grants.enquiries@sustainability.vic.gov.au or +61 3 8656 6757.

Our team can review your grant application and provide feedback and suggestions on areas that may help to strengthen your application and business case before you submit. We are unable to provide any feedback on the prospects of your application.

Our team is separate and removed from the independent grant assessment process and use of this service does not guarantee success for your application.

How to access the ARAS

To access the ARAS, you must:

  • confirm your eligibility as outlined in the guidelines under ‘Who can apply’. If you are unsure, please contact the Grants Enquiries team on grants.enquiries@sustainability.vic.gov.au or +61 3 8656 6757
  • complete your application in full in SmartyGrants – but do not submit it. Please contact Grants Enquiries if you have submitted your application through SmartyGrants by mistake and need for it to be reopened
  • download the SmartyGrants application as a PDF and attach to your email with the information below
  • provide the details below and attach the application (which you have downloaded from SmartyGrants) along with all relevant supporting documents which you will include with your application
  • send your draft application for review at least 2 weeks before the program application deadline. However, we ask for you to send it as early as possible for our team to review, provide you with feedback, and still allow enough time for you to submit your final application before the deadline.

Subject to the volume of applications received and the timing of your request, SV cannot guarantee your application will be reviewed before the application closing date. Additionally, requests for extensions will not be considered in the event you were unable to receive feedback on your application before the round closing date.

How to submit your application

Step 1

Include the following information in your email:

  • Program name
  • Your name
  • Position
  • Company
  • Phone number.

Step 2

Attach your SmartyGrants application and all supporting documents.

Step 3

Send your application to the Application Review and Advisory Service.