CO-OPERATIVE BULK HANDLING LIMITED

About

CO-OPERATIVE BULK HANDLING LIMITED, known as CBH Group, is Australia's largest grain grower-owned co-operative. Through its Community Investment Fund, it supports vibrant, thriving, and sustainable grain-growing communities across Western Australia by funding a range of community-led initiatives and partnerships.

Giving Philosophy

As a grower-owned co-operative, CBH Group is committed to investing in and contributing back to the communities where its members and employees live, work, and access services. Their Community Investment Fund is guided by co-operative values, focusing on strategic investments, mutual value, collaboration, and delivering meaningful impact to balance short-term and long-term community needs.

Tips for Applicants

Projects must be located within a grain-growing community in WA, align with CBH's values and Community Investment Fund Framework pillars, and be completed within 12 months. CBH generally does not fund existing partners, organisations funded within the past two years (with exceptions), most public/government entities (except schools without P&C or shires for infrastructure), private/commercial projects, individuals, religious/political purposes, discriminatory organisations, ongoing operational expenses, travel/accommodation, vehicles, meals/alcohol, prize money, 100% of project costs, or projects primarily government responsibility. Strong applications clearly demonstrate project importance, expected impact, a detailed budget, and supporting documentation like photos, letters of support, and evidence of local contributions.

Notable Grants

• $248,000 towards Growers – Harvest Mass Management (2020-21)
• $306,000 towards regional capacity building, including Growers Group Alliance and leadership education programs (2020-21)
• $564,000 invested in regional health outcomes, partnering with Lifeline, Mental Health Fellowship WA, Youth Focus, and Black Dog Institute (2020-21)
• $100,000 in emergency relief for communities impacted by Cyclone Seroja (2020-21)
• Over $17 million invested into a range of projects and organisations since the Community Investment Fund's establishment in 2013
• $2.8 million invested over 10 years through the Grass Roots Community Grants program

Financial History (7 years)