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Stanwell is committed to supporting not-for-profit organisations and community groups dedicated to making a difference and creating lasting benefits in communities closest to Stanwell Power Station (Central Queensland region) and Tarong Power Stations and Meandu Mine (South Burnett region).

Stanwell has two categories of financial support available:

1. Community Sponsorship ProgramOpen all year round. Supporting events, initiatives, and projects in exchange for agreed sponsorship benefits. Scroll down to see the full details about the program. 

2. Community Partnership Funds – Open during designated times throughout the year. The Community Partnership Fund is principally interested in building community, building community economic capacity, preparedness, and resilience. Scroll down to see the full details about the partnership funds.  

Community Sponsorship Program

Stanwell is committed to supporting activities that make a genuine ‘quality of life’ contribution to the communities that host our assets in the South Burnett and Rockhampton regions. The activities we support will generally be events or initiatives that are short to medium-term in nature.

Eligibility 
To be considered eligible for funding through Stanwell’s Community Sponsorship Program, you must demonstrate that your activity meets a set of minimum criteria, including:

  • relevance to a specific region in which Stanwell operates, including Stanwell Power Station, the Tarong Power Stations and Meandu Mine;
  • broad appeal to people within that region;
  • delivery by a capable organisation; and
  • alignment with one or more of our investment areas:
    • Arts and culture
    • Community resilience (economic, safety and sustainability)
    • First Nations engagement (aligned with priorities of Traditional Owner groups)
    • Healthy, active, and connected communities
    • Education and training
    • Youth development programs

In addition, the activity must not:

  • endorse a private sector or political organisation, or a particular brand or product;
  • require a commitment beyond three years at the time of application; or
  • solely benefit an individual.

When to apply
Applications can be submitted at any time, but it is advised that you allow sufficient lead time to ensure your activity receives due consideration, and for Stanwell to realise the value of benefits being offered. A minimum of eight weeks before the funds are required is recommended.

The process
We aim to provide a final decision within four weeks of receiving your application. You will receive this in writing via the email you provided on your application.

Disclaimer 
Stanwell’s Community Sponsorship Program has a fixed budget for each financial year, which must be balanced across multiple communities and activity types. This means that some applications will not be successful, regardless of their quality and suitability.

Applications may generally be resubmitted in a future round (if recommended); however, a project will only receive funding once. Ongoing costs associated with projects will not be funded.

Next steps

For more information or to express your interest in submitting an application please contact our Stanwell Stakeholder Engagement teams on:

Central Queensland – (07) 4930 3569 (Central Queensland) or email sponsorship@stanwell.com

South Burnett – (07) 4160 9251 or 0456 611 933 or email sponsorship@stanwell.com

Community Partnership Funds

About the Community Partnership Funds 
The Stanwell Community Partnership Fund (Central Queensland) and Tarong Community Partnership Fund (South Burnett) are principally interested in building community economic capacity, preparedness and resilience. Targeted funding areas at this time are those communities that host our assets in the South Burnett and Rockhampton regions.

Eligibility 

Section A:

To be considered for our Community Partnership Fund, your project must meet all THREE (3) of the below measures:

The project will create something *enduring within the region. Projects supported are all about making real, tangible improvements to our community that are around for the long haul where the investments made today ensure our host communities thrive economically, socially, and environmentally. Projects that promote healthier lifestyles, and building resilience to face whatever challenges come our way are encouraged and make a lasting difference where it matters most!

  • It must be in the final stages of planning

(Please note for a project to be considered in the ‘final stages of planning’, any building or facility upgrades must have received appropriate approvals by the necessary governing body. Alterations to services (plumbing, drainage, gas and electrical) do require approval and inspection by the relevant authority but may not require planning or building approval).

  • The project must be overseen by a registered organisation.

Section B:

The project must also meet ONE (1) of the following criteria:

  • Facilitates a collaborative approach to social connectedness – your project involves a collaborative partnership with other service providers and maximises existing social infrastructure. It improves overall community connectedness.
  • Leads to increased employment – your project creates or sustains meaningful jobs  or  ‘future ready’ skills that enable a community to navigate planned or unplanned change.
  • Improves access to and/or sustainability of existing critical services – your project delivers improved access to services that support those most in need.  It does not jeopardise the viability of other services.
  • Enhances educational opportunities and personal leadership – your project provides skills and leadership capacity development that supports community resilience and prosperity for the long term.
  • Builds community economic capacity, preparedness and resilience – your project takes a collaborative approach to addressing an emerging challenge recognised in one or more regional community or economic development plans.

Application Guide Exclusions

Stanwell will generally not support the following:

  • individual teams or individuals in an event
  • events or projects that have already taken place
  • political campaigns or events
  • ongoing day-to-day costs for an organisation or group
  • events that promote alcohol, bullying or gambling, or the mistreatment of animals
  • events or projects that directly benefit Stanwell employees or contractors
  • more than one donation to the same organisation or group in a calendar year

The decision process 
Funding is awarded by a Community Partnership Fund Panel, which is comprised of senior Stanwell representatives and a minimum of three invited business, education, health, local government or community representatives. This approach ensures that the potential benefits and impacts of any application are considered from a community perspective.

When do they meet?
The panel meets following the close of each funding round, and their decisions are final.

What are the possible outcomes?
Decisions may include:

  • a request for more information, and postponing a decision until the next round;
  • awarding a different amount than that requested; or
  • transferring an application to be considered under Stanwell’s Community Sponsorship Program* (*This sponsorship focuses on events and short-term activities that make a positive “quality of life” contribution to the communities in which Stanwell operates).

Will I hear back even if my project isn’t successful?
All applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application within five (5) business days from the date of the panel meeting.

Successful applicants 
Successful applicants will receive a letter that clearly outlines the obligations of each party and the conditions tied to the funding, and acceptance of funds will be taken as acknowledgement that you accept these obligations and conditions.

Obligations may include the requirement to take part in an end-of-project debrief and/or provide a written report.

Disclaimer 
The Community Partnership Fund operates within a set budget each financial year, and funding is prioritised. This means that some projects will not be successful, regardless of the quality of the application.

Applications may generally be resubmitted at a future round (if recommended); however, a project will only receive funding once. Ongoing costs associated with projects will not be funded.

NOW OPEN – Tarong Community Partnership Fund (South Burnett region)

Round 2 2023/24 Tarong Community Partnership Fund is now open for applications, closing 1 April 2024.

For more information or to express your interest in submitting an application please contact our Stanwell Stakeholder Engagement team in the South Burnett on(07) 4160 9251 or 0456 611 933 or email sponsorship@stanwell.com

OPENING MAY 2024Stanwell Community Partnership Fund (Central Queensland)   

Round 1 2024/25 Stanwell Community Partnership Fund will open May 2024.

For more information or to express your interest in submitting an application please contact our Stanwell Stakeholder Engagement team in Central Queensland on (07) 4930 3569 or email sponsorship@stanwell.com