CFPs: Mt Owen/Glendell Open Cut Community Grants 2026 (Australia)

Deadline: 15-Dec-26

The Glencore Coal Community Investment Program provides community grants of up to $5,000 to eligible not-for-profit organisations delivering projects in the Singleton, Muswellbrook, and Mid-Western Local Government Areas of New South Wales. Funding supports initiatives addressing demonstrated local needs in areas including health, environment, education and training, Indigenous communities, and other identified community priorities. What Is the Glencore Coal Community Investment Program? The Glencore Coal Community Investment Program supports community organisations located in areas surrounding Glencore’s mining operations in New South Wales. The program is designed to fund projects that deliver measurable and meaningful benefits to local communities.

Priority is given to initiatives that:

Address a demonstrated or substantiated community need. Larger funding requests may be considered where the applicant discusses the proposal with Glencore before submitting the application. What Projects Does the Program Support? Projects must address at least one recognised programme focus area. Health Funding may support initiatives that improve community health, wellbeing, participation, or access to relevant services and activities. Environment Projects can address local environmental priorities and encourage better environmental outcomes. Education and Training Eligible activities may support education, skills development, training opportunities, and community learning. Indigenous Communities Projects benefiting Indigenous communities are included among the programme’s priority areas. Identified Local Need Projects may also be considered where they address another clearly demonstrated need affecting an eligible local community. Applicants should provide evidence or a clear explanation demonstrating why the proposed project is needed. Why Does the Grant Matter? Community organisations often identify local needs but lack sufficient funding to implement small-scale projects. The Glencore grant provides financial support for initiatives that can produce tangible community benefits without requiring organisations to rely on long-term corporate funding. The programme encourages organisations to develop projects that are: Locally relevant. Community-driven. Financially responsible. Sustainable. Capable of delivering measurable outcomes. Who Is Eligible? Applicants must meet specific organisational and project requirements.

Eligible applicants must:

Be not-for-profit organisations. Be incorporated. Have a separate auditable bank account. Have the organisational capacity to manage the proposed project professionally. Deliver a project that primarily benefits an eligible community. Address a substantiated community need. Demonstrate financial sustainability. The organisation should also be able to provide appropriate documentation relating to project expenditure and outcomes if required. Who Is Not Eligible? The programme does not support applications from: Individuals. For-profit organisations. Political activities. Religious activities. Projects that have already been completed. Projects without secured funding for their total required costs. Projects that depend on continuing Glencore funding to remain financially viable. Applicants should ensure that their proposal complies with all eligibility requirements before submission. What Costs or Projects Are Likely to Be Supported? The programme is focused on activities that create positive outcomes for eligible communities.

A proposal should clearly explain:

What the project will deliver. Who will benefit. What local problem it addresses. How the project will involve the community. How the grant will be used. What other funding is available. How the project will remain sustainable. How Much Time Do Applicants Have to Apply? Applications must generally be received at least eight weeks before the planned implementation date, or within the applicable funding-round timeframe. Applicants should therefore begin preparing their proposals well before the intended project start date. How Long Must Projects Take? Projects are generally expected to be completed within 12 months from the time of funding. A longer or multi-year project may be considered if it receives approval from Glencore in advance. Applicants proposing a multi-year initiative should discuss the project with Glencore before submitting their application. What If the Project Has Other Funding Sources? Projects seeking only partial funding from Glencore must have the remaining project costs secured from other sources before applying. Applicants should therefore clearly identify: Total project cost. Amount requested from Glencore. Contributions from other funders. Confirmed or secured funding. Any in-kind contributions, where relevant. This demonstrates that the project is financially viable. How to Apply

Step 1: Confirm Your Organisation’s Eligibility

Check that your organisation:

Is incorporated. Operates as a not-for-profit. Has a separate auditable bank account. Can professionally manage the project.

Step 2: Confirm the Location

Make sure the project primarily benefits residents or communities in: Singleton LGA. Muswellbrook LGA. Mid-Western LGA.

Step 3: Identify the Community Need

Clearly explain the local issue your project will address. Use relevant evidence, community feedback, research, service data, or other information where available.

Step 4: Define the Project

Explain:

What activities will take place. Who will participate. Who will benefit. Where activities will occur. When the project will be delivered. What outcomes are expected.

Step 5: Prepare the Budget

Provide a realistic project budget and clearly identify the amount requested from Glencore. If other funding is required, confirm that those funds are secured before submission.

Step 6: Submit Before the Deadline

Applications should be submitted within the relevant funding round and generally at least eight weeks befor