Community Investment Program
Chalice is committed to positively impacting the local communities in the areas we operate, to achieve meaningful social and economic benefits. As a member of these communities, local employment, procurement, and funding are among the best ways Chalice can meaningfully contribute.
Applications for the next funding period open February 1, 2025.
The closing date is March 31, 2025.
The Investment Framework
Chalice’s Community Investment Program is underpinned by a framework that identifies the focus areas of Education, Environment and Community in the Shires and neighbouring communities surrounding the Gonneville Project.
We support clubs, groups and programs that seek to create a lasting positive contribution with two distinct funding rounds. The first will occur February 1 – March 31, 2025, and the second, August 1 – September 31, 2025.
Following each funding round, successful applicants will be announced on this page in May and November.
Funding Guidelines:
- Applications are not required to meet all focus areas; however, those that do, will be prioritised.
- Applications are invited for investments of $500 to $5000.
- Larger applications may be considered on a case-by-case basis (up to $10,000).
Types of Investment:
- Grants – Cash contributions that build capacity, support local activities and deliver community initiatives.
- Sponsorships – Specific requests (money, resources or partnerships) in exchange for promotional benefits.
- In-kind Support – Non-monetary such as volunteer support, supply of services or goods.
Focus Areas:
1. Education – initiatives that advance and improve regional educational opportunities.
Sharing of knowledge and capabilities for the benefit of the local community.
Supports innovation and advancement for local residents.
2. Environment – initiative that protect and rehabilitate the Environment
Supports the connection between community and the natural environment.
Restores our natural environment and protects our ecosystems and endangered species.
3. Community Connection – supporting local opportunities and groups to strengthen the community connection within the region.
Facilitates and supports greater engagement between community members.
Respects and recognises our local heritage and culture.
Chalice is thrilled to announce the successful applicants from Community Investment funding rounds in 2024. We look forward to supporting initiatives from the following local groups:
The Application Process
Who Can We Support?
To be considered for funding, organisations should meet the following criteria:
- Are an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, government entity or educational institution.
- Have an ABN (reflecting the organisation’s incorporated not‑for‑profit status).
- Have funded activities taking place within 12 months of the allocation of funding.
- Have not received funding from Chalice Mining for an existing initiative, within a 12-month period.
What Will Not Be Supported:
Chalice will not consider funding requests:
- That do not align with Chalice’s core values.
- That are retrospective in nature.
- From individuals seeking support.
- From for-profit businesses.
- For programs located outside of the priority areas.
- From organisations or individuals that promote discriminatory or offensive activities.
- From any political or religious parties, their associated organisations, or government departments.
- That duplicate services already provided within the community.
- For business-as-usual or ongoing operational costs.
The next application round of the Community Investment Fund opens February 1 – March 31, 2025.
To apply complete the application form via the button below or download the PDF version here: Sponsorship Application Form and email to community@chalicemining.com
For enquiries about the Community Investment Program please email community@chalicemining.com
Our Community Partners
In addition to our rounds of Community Investment Program funding, Chalice is proud to support a number of ongoing community events and organisations including: