This program aims to build positive and lasting social and economic benefits by seeking out, undertaking and contributing to activities and projects aligned with these goals.

To be considered for community investment, whether financial or in-kind, applications must demonstrate how the initiative will make a positive contribution to the community and should target at least one of the following focus areas:

• Education
• Enterprise Development
• Health
• Environment
• Identified Local Need

Additional local and regional priority areas may also be communicated by individual Glencore operations. Applications that address these priority areas may also be accepted.

What funding is available?

Maximum funding per organisation is generally capped at $3,000 so as to allow for multiple organisations to benefit from the program. However, we will accept applications for higher amounts and assess them on merit and value to the community. Please note Glencore runs two Junior Sports Development funding rounds each year, separate to the Rolleston Community Investment program, that are advertised in the local print media.  Senior Sporting Clubs are not considered for funding through the Rolleston Community Investment Program.

Is your community project eligible for funding?

To be eligible, the application must:

• be from a not-for-profit, incorporated organisation operating a separate, auditable organisational bank account
• demonstrate the organisation’s ability to manage the proposed project/activity in a professional manner
• primarily benefit at least one of the communities where we operate
• address a substantiated need in the community
• demonstrate how the initiative will directly benefit the local community
• demonstrate a high level of community involvement i.e. be widely beneficial to the community
• demonstrate financial sustainability, i.e. not become reliant on ongoing funding from Glencore
• have clearly defined objectives and timeframes
• be received at least 8 weeks prior to the planned project/activity implementation or within the funding round timeframe.

What will not be considered?

Applications for support of:

• political parties or organisations, politicians or candidates for public office
• individuals; including those seeking support for activities such as academic studies, competing in a sporting event, travel or raising funds for another organisation
• ‘for profit’ organisations
• touring sporting or cultural groups or individuals
• religious activities
• any activities which are exclusive to a single faith community
• conferences or speakers at conferences
• production or distribution of advertising or marketing material
• core operating costs of an organisation e.g. staff, operational expenses
• projects/activities that are the responsibility of government
• projects/activities that do not demonstrate financial sustainability
• overseas appeals
• research projects
• projects/activities that have already been completed (retrospective funding)

• Phone: 07 4988 9118
• Email: Samantha.Davis@glencore.com.au