Stanmore Resource's Community Grants Program is divided into two rounds each year. It focuses on funding for initiatives that benefit young people in the region, highlight community health and wellbeing, provide opportunities for the Indigenous community, and support projects with an environmental focus

As part of the bi-annual (twice-yearly) process, applications are invited from regional community groups and organisations seeking support for initiatives or events. Funding allocations will be decided on merit in line with the criteria outlined below, based on the detail provided by the applicant as part of this process.

Funding available

Community groups may apply for a grant of up to $5,000 in each funding round. If an organisation is seeking a higher amount, please contact community@stanmorecoal.com.au to discuss your application. Any funding for a higher amount will be decided at Stanmore Resources’ absolute discretion.

Stanmore Resources will be seeking regional programs, events and initiatives that focus on:

1. Young people — opportunities for local young people (for example, recreational, educational, skills development, health and wellbeing).
2. Community health and wellbeing — ongoing health and wellbeing of community members (for example mental health, emergency care, physical fitness, recreation, road safety).
3. Indigenous engagement — providing and supporting Indigenous community initiatives (for example, youth programs, sporting involvement, skills development, health and wellbeing). 
4. Environment — community education, conservation and volunteer programs that contribute to local environmental values and sustainable development.

Who can apply?

Applications will only be accepted from organisations, and not individuals. Applications for funding will be considered from organisations that:

• deliver activities, programs or projects that best address the funding criteria outlined in these Guidelines;
• are located in the communities of Moranbah, Nebo, Mackay and their nearby surrounding locations, or if the organisation is not itself located locally, the activity, program or project must be; and
• pursue objectives of significant and demonstrable benefit to the local community.

Exclusions

The Program will not provide funding for:

• Political parties and political activities 
• Events or organisations directly linked with tobacco, alcohol or gambling promotion
• Programs/projects/activities with a religious focus
• General appeals (i.e. including funding requests not attached to a specific event/program/project)
• Fundraising projects such as charity dinners, auctions etc.
• Individual sponsorship
• For-profit organisations.

• Phone: (07) 3238 1000
• Email: info@stanmorecoal.com.au