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community spirit fund

supporting local programs to achieve better outcomes together

Beyond delivering affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy, we believe we have an important role to play in helping local communities build a vibrant and prosperous future. 

We do this by investing in programs which contribute to areas of health and wellbeing, education, environment and building thriving communities.  

The Chevron Community Spirit Fund offers donations of up to $15,000 to not-for-profit organisations operating in the following Northwest locations:

Carnarvon
Coral Bay
Dampier
Denham
Exmouth

Karratha
Onslow
Port Hedland
Roebourne
Shark Bay

 

Successful applications will align with one or more of our key social investment focus areas, and contribute to the following outcomes:

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health and wellbeing

Promote healthy lifestyle choices and improve well-being within the community, particularly mental health and support equal access to key medical services.
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education

Foster the next generation of big thinkers with programs that encourage school attendance, remove barriers to employment, or enhance skill development in science, technology, engineering and maths.
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environmental sustainability

Create a community of environmental stewards with sustainability focused initiatives that reduce waste, protect biodiversity and conserve natural habitats.
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thriving communities

Create thriving, sustainable communities by celebrating local culture and encouraging participation and inclusivity.

eligibility requirements

To be eligible for funding, an organisation must:

  • Be a not-for-profit community group, Aboriginal corporation or government agency or department providing services to the community
  • Be an incorporated organisation or affiliated to an incorporated organisation which is willing to host your donation on your behalf
  • If an affiliated incorporated organisation is hosting your donation, you must be able to provide a letter of support from the host organisation
  • Identify a project, program or activity that will benefit the community in one or more of Chevron’s focus areas and is not intended to replace government funding
  • Demonstrate appropriate governance and capacity to manage the project and use of the funds

Proposals that do not align with Chevron’s focus areas or Chevron Way values are not eligible for funding.

Political contributions and business memberships, requests for individuals, requests for travel, study support, conferences, fundraising or medical treatment and requests from religious organisations for religious purposes are also ineligible.

 

applications

The annual Chevron Community Spirit Fund grant application period opens mid-year, for approximately six weeks. 

All applicants are notified of their application's outcome, with successful recipients receiving funding at the end of each year.

Applications for the 2024 grant round are now open until 31 August 2024.

congratulations to our past recipients

 

ABC Foundation Limited | seed collection and community garden

Ashburton Anglers | Beadon Bay Bash and Mac 10

Baiyungu Aboriginal Corporation | Jamba Nyinayi Festival

Carnarvon Horse and Pony Club | Horse and Pony Club facilities

Dampier Surf Life Saving Club | Nippers and surf boat outreach program

Exmouth District High School | Parents and Citizens Association

Exmouth Horseman’s Club | Horse and Pony Club facilities

Exmouth Yacht Club | shared space / playground redevelopment

Julyardi Aboriginal Corporation | Hedland Aboriginal Strong Leaders; Their Stories

Karratha Community Garden | 2023 community garden activities

Ngarluma and Yindjibarndi Foundation | Leramugadu Liveability

Ngarliyarndu Bindirri Aboriginal Corporation | Yirramagardu Crew community horticulture project

Northwest Multicultural Association | multicultural experiences and wellbeing program

Onslow Volunteer Marine Rescue Group | Thevenard Island Regional SAREX (search and rescue exercise)

Pilbara Universities Centre | PUC community English programme

Robe River Kuruma Aboriginal Corporation | Jajiwurra Rangers fire trailer and safety

Shark Bay Community Resource Centre | resource centre play equipment

St John’s Ambulance Coral Bay, Exmouth and Onslow sub-centres | new ambulances and equipment

Swans District Football Club | Swans Roebourne leadership camps

SAFE Port Hedland | desexing animals

Volunteer Marine Rescue Service Port Hedland | volunteer marine rescue training