Deadline: 4-Sep-20
Arrow Energy (Arrow) is currently accepting applications for the Brighter Futures program 2020.
Brighter Futures is Arrow’s community investment program. It supports the sustainable development of communities in an operational footprint.
Focus Areas
Through Brighter Futures, they support organizations that are dedicated to developing stronger Queensland communities in three areas:
- health and safety
- education
- environment.
The program places significant importance on the inclusion of Indigenous projects and initiatives.
Communities of Interest
Brighter Futures supports applications that benefit the communities where Arrow has operations or project activities. These include:
- Bowen Basin
- Surat Basin
- Brisbane region
- Other project activity areas
Funding Types
There are two (2) types of funding:
- Community funding grants
- small scale investments to meet community needs
- assist local organizations with one-off events or projects
- Sponsorships
- moderate scale investments supporting community projects and events
- build relationships through supporting community initiatives
- create one-off and short-term shared value opportunities.
The Brighter Futures program does not fund the following:
- applications from individuals for private endeavors
- applications perceived to be delivering a political or religious message
- organizations who have already received support from Arrow in the same calendar year
- requests for funding for large capital works or equipment. Capital works refer to major structural facilities or infrastructure such as buildings, roads, sewers, etc. However, they will consider requests for minor capital works or equipment that have direct health and safety, educational or environmental benefits, and do not require ongoing maintenance, upgrades, or associated items such as software.
- ongoing running costs including insurance or employee salaries
- accommodation, uniforms, transport, catering or entertainment
- non-tied cash donations including prize money.
Eligibility Criteria
Preference is given to applications that:
- build skills or capacity in the local community
- provide opportunities for community involvement
- address an identified area of need in the community
- continue to provide benefits after the project is complete and continue to be sustainable
- provide opportunities for Arrow recognition and/or employee involvement
- address all questions in sufficient detail.
Supporting Documentation
It is a requirement that your organization provides the following documentation to support your application:
- letterhead with details of the organization’s name, address and ABN
- evidence of your organization’s legal structure, board or executive committee members or governance documentation
- copy of your organization’s latest audited financial records or latest treasurer’s report covering a 12 month period
- a detailed budget
- proposed communications plan to support your application
- copy of your organization’s certificate of currency for public liability insurance (if you are hosting an event).
For more information, visit https://www.arrowenergy.com.au/community/brighter-futures