ATCO Communities Fund allows eligible community groups and not for profit organisations to apply for sponsorships of up to $10,000 to assist with local community projects and initiatives.

Aligning with ATCO’s focus on initiatives and projects that foster Healthy, Sustainable and Prosperous Communities and our commitment to Reconciliation, the selection criteria includes:

• Healthy: Projects or initiatives that promote sustainable, healthy choices such as community vegetable gardens, delivery of/or access to healthy lifestyle programs and education.
• Sustainable: Projects or initiatives that support the sustainable future of our local communities. In addition, initiatives that assist in making community events more sustainable such as the use of biodegradable containers or the promotion of recycling.
• Prosperous: Projects or initiatives that address energy security, support renewable energy and greener, more sustainable communities. For example, installation of energy efficient technology.

• To be eligible for funding, groups must be incorporated under the Associations Incorporations Act or be auspiced by an incorporated organisation.
• Only one application per organisation per year.
• Applications from the following applicants will not be supported:
• Requests from individuals and individual sports teams.
• Churches or religious organisations, unless offering broad, non-denominational community services.
• Political or partisan organisations and events.
• Requests that benefit an individual person, family or sole trader.
• Student unions or organisations.
• Applications from private enterprises or profitable ventures.
• Organisations who have received the ATCO Communities Fund for more than two years in the past five calendar years.

• Phone: (08) 6163 5000
• Email: community.australia@atco.com