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.

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.

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.

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.

Funds the establishment of micro-businesses in remote Aboriginal communities.

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.

Small grants for staff and community initiatives across PNG provinces

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.

Up to $500 of sporting gear from Intersport Alice Springs for clubs whose members complete health checks

Provides grants to charities across causes like mental health, social inclusion, food security, and environmental sustainability.

The grants focus on supporting three priority categories: Aboriginal community engagement, Science, technology, environment and math (STEM) education, and Environmental initiatives. Our program offers grants of between $2,000 – $5,000 for not-for-profit organisations in the categories listed above.

A $15,000 prize awarded to one recipient from the yearly Minderoo Foundation Artist Fund cohort who has shown resilience, innovation, and courage in delivering their project and sustaining an arts career.

Small & Vital grants up to $10,000 and Larger Leverage grants up to $25,000 for projects in remote/regional QLD and NT

Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy & Fertilisers (WesCEF) offers grants to not-for-profit organisations in the Kwinana and Rockingham region of Western Australia. The program supports Aboriginal community initiatives, STEM education, and environmental projects.