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Community grants 

Innovation Grant Overview

The Fortescue Innovation Grants aim to inspire Pilbara based community members to innovate and embrace green and sustainable initiatives, events and programming. Grants of up to A$25,000 (GST exclusive) are available for eligible applications, supporting community initiatives within the council boundaries of the Town of Port Hedland, City of Karratha, Shire of Ashburton and Shire of East Pilbara.

Who is eligible for a community grant?

Not-for-profit, sporting and recreation, and community organisations which are incorporated (or auspiced via another incorporated body) are eligible for funding consideration. Individuals, sole traders and companies are not eligible to apply for a community grant. Organisations can submit one application per round and acknowledge that Fortescue may not necessarily fund the whole (or any) of the requested grant, even if they meet the funding criteria.

We encourage grant applications that focus on:

  • Environment and sustainable innovations to minimise climate risk
  • Education and development to build capacity for a sustainable future
  • ​Access to and adoption of green technologies, sustainability and renewable energy through future-focused innovations and environmentally responsible measures

Examples of projects Fortescue will consider funding:

  • Solar lighting
  • Digital solar signage
  • Solar powered digital score boards
  • Sustainable living events, workshops, and programs
  • Community Gardens
  • Water conservation or hydroponics
  • Neighbourhood compost bins
  • Racks for scooters and bikes
  • Planting native trees and vegetation
  • Upcycling initiatives
  • Repurposing initiatives

Fortescue will not consider funding:

  • Operational costs (insurance, rent, wages and salaries)
  • Team uniforms and/or travel for sporting clubs and organisations
  • Religious activities or political organisations or purposes
  • Academic studies or individual pursuits
  • Travel outside the Pilbara region or overseas travel for any purpose
  • Activities that are high risk or involve gambling
  • Individual ownership (e.g. equipment must remain the property of the sporting club)
  • Retrospective activities or events (activities or events that have already occurred)

Key dates for submitting your application

The Fortescue Innovation Grant round opens and accepts applications from:

  • Tuesday, 1 October 2024 until Thursday, 31 October 2024 (closes at midnight AWST). 

Applications will be reviewed after the closing date of the grant round and all applicants will be notified of the outcome via email within 30 days of the end of the acceptance period.

Applications are assessed against the eligibility criteria and considered fairly by the Fortescue Community Grants Committee.  

Grant funding determination

Applications are considered by the Fortescue Community Support Committee. All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application via email within 30 days of the end of the application acceptance period. It is important to note that as there are limited funds, not all applications, even if they meet the criteria, can be funded.

Acquittal

Once the community project or event has been delivered, the grant recipient must provide Fortescue with a completed acquittal form to confirm the organisation has complied with the terms of the grant funding agreement. Fortescue may request Photographic Consent Forms and supporting documentation for the use of supplied images.  No further applications for funding will be considered until an acquittal has been provided and reviewed by the Fortescue Community team.

Fortescue Onboarding

By submitting an application, you are agreeing to Fortescue’s Standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions and Vendor Onboarding Policies. Successful applications will undergo a Fortescue internal due diligence and approvals process.

Contact

For more information about the Fortescue Community Grants Program, please contact the Fortescue Community Team on (08) 9158 5800 or email community@fortescue.com

Before you begin

Please ensure you are prepared to complete your application prior to starting, as you will not be able to save an in-progress application.

Information you will need to provide to submit your application include:

  • Details of your organisation including ABN
  • Details of your auspice organisation including ABN (if applicable)
  • Contact information
  • Project overview including specific funding request
  • Project budget information and additional income sources
  • Details of previous funding provided (if applicable)

Apply now

To apply for a community grant, simply press the "Apply now" button below and complete the grant application form.