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Grants program and donations

Empowering not-for-profit projects to create lasting impact in the community.

We're committed to supporting grassroots organisations who are contributing to improving the social, environmental and economic conditions in the communities in which we operate. Organisations that, like us, are committed to making a positive impact both now and for future generations.

Community Grant profiles

Empowered Women in Trades

Empowered Women in Trades (EWIT) collaborates with educational institutions and industry leaders to create an inclusive culture of gender equality and diversity for women entering skilled trades.

The Shoreline Foundation

Based in New South Wales, Shoreline is known for its school-based traineeships (SBT), offering educational and employment pathways for First Nations students. 

Eat Up Australia

Eat Up works to address child food insecurity by delivering school lunches for disadvantaged kids who would otherwise come to school with no food from home.

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Looking to apply?

Our Community Grants Program provides local, small to medium not-for-profit organisations with up to $25,000 each in support of initiatives focused on addressing socio-economic disadvantage or environmental sustainability.

Eligibility criteria

Grant recipients

We are inspired by the innovative grassroots activities of our community grant recipients across Australia, who are making real and practical changes.

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Paper Cranes Children's Foundation (QLD)

Paper Cranes is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to helping children and young people living with profound disabilities, complex health needs, and life-threatening and life-limiting conditions.

Our grant was a game-changer for Paper Cranes' Wattle Cottage, providing funds to set up solar energy enabling the team to meet the high energy demands of its 24-7 operation.

This ensured Paper Cranes could power critical systems and continue to provide consistent, high-quality care in a nurturing environment.

Website: pccf.org.au

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Live To Tell Your Story (WA)

Live To Tell Your Story, trading under Prepare Produce Provide, is a WA-based organisation offering career pathways for young people in the education, food and hospitality sectors.

We've provided them with two grants so far, with their second empowering the team to deliver 'Power Up 4 Dust Up', a three-day festival of sport and culture involving 350 students and teachers from eight remote desert communities. These participants helped prepare more than 3,600 nutritious meals over three days, building skills and cultural connections.

Website: prepareproduceprovide.org

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Gunawirra (NSW)

Community-run Gunawirra is dedicated to improving health and education outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. With support from our grant, they provided a variety of supplies for art therapy classes to around 60 pre-school children, many of them First Nations, who were impacted by flooding in Lismore.

Website: gunawirra.org.au

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Echuca Neighbourhood House (VIC)

Echuca Neighbourhood House has been a trusted part of the Echuca community for over 30 years, delivering vital services and programs that support people experiencing social disadvantage.

Through its community meals program, 'Food for the Soul' — supported by our grant — community members had the chance to connect with support networks, advocate for their needs, build confidence, and discover other services available to them.

Website: enh.org.au

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Acknowledgement of Country
Alinta Energy acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work and conduct our business operations.  We acknowledge the continuing connections of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples to Country and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

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