About Glencore's coal business
Glencore Coal’s Community Investment Program supports activities and programs that make a positive contribution to the communities in which we operate.
We are Australia’s largest coal producer with mining complexes across New South Wales and Queensland.
In New South Wales we operate in the Singleton, Muswellbrook and Mid-Western Local Government Areas.
Ulan Underground Education Grants
Through this education program we offer support up to the value of $5000 for educational projects or activities which align with this key focus area. We will accept applications to a higher value and will assess the project on merit and community benefit.
Eligibility for funding!
To be eligible, the application must:
- be a based in the Mid-Western Local Government Area
- 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
- be received at least 8 weeks prior to the planned project/activity implementation.
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, senior or junior sports clubs, representative sports teams 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)
Please DO NOT submit multiple funding applications to Glencore Coal sites for the one project.
Choose only the site which is closest to your project location. Multiple funding applications across our site grant rounds will not be considered.
Project/Activity Completion
Projects must be completed within 12 months from the time of funding unless an agreed multiyear project is approved.
Project/Activity Agreement and Evaluation
Depending on the level of funding and complexity of the project, a project agreement may be entered into that may include providing a project report and/or evaluation. Upon request successful applicants must provide an expenditure/reconciliation statement or proof of project completion.
Completing the Application Form
The following information is used to help assess applications on their merit and contribution toward education.
