Grants & Opportunities

Provides specialized training focusing on the development of First Nations People and Women, offering Certificate II or III qualifications for entry-level or semi-skilled roles.

This grant supports Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people in remote areas of South Australia, focusing on conservation initiatives, community engagement, education, and cultural connection.

This grant supports innovative projects, such as those delivering nutritious school lunches and cooking programs for children and families in Ballarat.

An award-winning program established in 2012 that harnesses the power of football to positively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people, typically aged 2-18, across remote and regional communities in NSW, NT, and QLD. It focuses on improving health, education, wellbeing, and connection to Country.

An award-winning initiative that uses football to positively engage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children, with significant impacts on health, education, wellbeing, and connection to Country. It provides football clinics and tournaments for primary and secondary school-aged children (2-18 years) in remote and regional communities.

A 10-year, $37.5 million agreement between Rio Tinto and the Shire of Ashburton to deliver key infrastructure projects, local services, and public events in Tom Price, Paraburdoo, and Pannawonica, Western Australia, focusing on town amenity, infrastructure development, and community resilience.

A 12-week Summer Internship Program (November to February) for university students, offering hands-on experience and practical insights, with potential for a graduate position.

A two-year program for recent graduates, focusing on foundational and future skills, with opportunities for rotations and career development in various business areas across Australia and New Zealand. It aims to foster diversity and provides real-life exposure to a large organization.

Rio Tinto has committed A$250 million to this Western Australian Government initiative, supporting iconic infrastructure projects in areas such as education, training, health, Aboriginal wellbeing, and energy decarbonisation.

This program provides grants of up to A$5,000 to local grassroots organisations in Western Australia where Rio Tinto Iron Ore and Dampier Salt Limited operate, including regional FIFO communities, focusing on thriving communities, environmental stewardship, creating opportunities, walking together, and caring for Country.

This program invites applications from youth-focused community organizations across Australia to support the health and well-being of Australian youth up to 21 years old.

Four-year programs providing hands-on technical experience to earn a nationally recognized trade qualification, crucial for the seamless and safe operation of Rio Tinto's assets.

Rio Tinto committed an additional $10 million to the Shire of Ashburton for the Minna Oval Development Project in Tom Price, which includes a clubhouse, sports viewing areas, changerooms, and a playground, enhancing sports and recreation facilities.

The Community Giving program invites local grassroots organisations to apply for up to $5,000 to support Western Australian communities where Rio Tinto operates, focusing on thriving communities, environmental stewardship, creating opportunities, walking together, and caring for Country.

This program invites local grassroots organisations in Western Australia, including those near Rio Tinto's operations and regional FIFO communities, to apply for up to $5,000 to support community initiatives.

A 10-year, $37.5 million partnership between the Shire of Ashburton and Rio Tinto, renewed in 2022, to deliver infrastructure projects, local services, and public events aimed at fostering economic diversity and social connection in Tom Price, Paraburdoo, and Pannawonica.

The CommBank Staff Foundation's annual program awards $20,000 grants to community organisations across Australia, supporting local initiatives in areas such as mental health, homelessness, disability inclusion, education, and regional resilience.

This program invites local grass-roots organisations to apply for funding to support Western Australian communities where Rio Tinto operates and where its employees live and work, including neighbouring operations and regional FIFO communities.

The CommBank Staff Foundation Community Grants Program provides $20,000 grants to Australian community organisations for initiatives addressing social challenges. These initiatives often focus on areas such as youth mental health, homelessness, disability inclusion, education, regional resilience, Indigenous Australians, and environmental matters. Organisations are nominated by CommBank employees, and staff donations are matched by the bank.

The CommBank Community Grants program provides $20,000 grants to 180 community organisations across Australia annually. These grants aim to strengthen local resilience, inclusion, and wellbeing, supporting initiatives in areas such as mental health, homelessness, education, disability inclusion, regional resilience, and youth development. Organisations are nominated by CommBank staff members.

Partnership with Hands Across Canberra and John James Foundation. $1.94M across 63 projects (2024). Supports community belonging, disability inclusion, healthcare, First Nations communities, DFV prevention.

An annual awards program run by The Fred Hollows Foundation, with the Humanity Award recognizing Year 6 Australian students who demonstrate kindness and compassion by making a positive difference in their communities.

These grants fund programs designed to increase healthy activity levels and grow participation in sport, focusing on breaking down barriers to make sport accessible to all, regardless of gender, background, location, ability or culture.

Youth programs, training camps and educational activities that benefit Northern Traditional Owner communities

An annual funding opportunity for independent mid-career artists in Western Australia to explore and create new work across any art form, offering project grants and residencies. It also provides additional stipends for primary carers and professional documentation.