2026 Worsley Alumina Community Grants Program

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Eligibility and Grant Criteria

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Worsley Community Grants Rounds

Use this form to apply for grants of up to A$10,000 (GST exclusive) for eligible projects within the Shires of Boddington, Collie, Murray, Wandering, Waroona and Williams, or in Greater Bunbury and surrounds.  

Lift Grant (Under $5,000)
For local ideas that are ready to get off the ground. These grants support practical, community focused projects that deliver immediate benefits and help groups take the next step toward positive change. Think accessible community events, materials, small equipment or uniforms.

Amplify Grant ($5,000–$10,000)
For projects with the structure, support and planning to reach more people and create deeper, longer lasting outcomes. E.g.,  Multi‑session programs, medium capital.

Completing this form

  1. The 'Applicant' is the Organisation applying for a grant.
  2. Fields marked with asterisks (*) are mandatory.
  3. Address all due diligence questions.
  4. Save your application regularly to avoid timing out.

You'll receive a response from our team within 6 weeks of the closing date.

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Worsley Alumina | 1800 555 958 | worsleycommunity@south32.net
Visit South32 Worsley Alumina Community Grants Program for more information.

For technical help visit SmartyGrants Help Guide For Applicants  or read the frequently asked questions. 

Focus Areas

1. Education and leadership 

  • Education, training, youth development and childcare.
  • Supporting lifelong learning and development, nurturing future leaders, and promoting equal access to education, with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.  

2. Economic participation

  • Local employment, local business development.
  • Supporting local employment, sustainable livelihoods, and diversified local economies. 

3. Good health and social wellbeing

  • Community health, sport and recreation, family, and youth support.
  • Supporting community health and social wellbeing and promoting inclusion.

4. Natural resource resilience

  • Environment, water, land management.
  • Supporting communities to thrive in their environment and use natural resources responsibly and sustainably.

Eligibility

  • Not-for-profit, sporting and recreation, and community organisations which are incorporated (or auspiced via another incorporated body) are eligible to apply.
  • Organisations can only submit one application per grant round.
  • South32 Worsley Alumina may not necessarily fund the whole (or any) of the requested grant, even if funding criteria is met.

NOTE: Your application will undergo due diligence before being considered for funding and, if  successful, applicants are required to enter into a social investment (funding) agreement with South32 Worsley Alumina before grant funding can be paid.

South32 will not fund:

  • Individuals
  • Companies or for-profit activities
  • Activities or organisations that conflict with South32’s values and purpose, Code of Business Conduct, Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy or a combination of one, more or all
  • Religious or political activities
  • Applications that don't meet Lift or Amplify grant assessment criteria
  • Projects that don't deliver measurable benefit(s) to the local communities (listed in this application)
  • Projects that have potential to harm the natural environment
  • Past events and/or incurred costs
  • Team or individual travel costs
  • Organisations or activities we previously supported that did not (in our view) deliver on the intended purpose or meet the requirements of the social investment agreement

Refer to our Code of Business Conduct, including our Speak Up Policy (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese) and Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy (English, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese) 

Select one or more eligible communities. * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for Select one or more eligible communities.
This is the location of the project and community who will benefit from it. If your community is not listed, please contact us before proceeding with your submission.

Grant Criteria

Which grant is right for you?

Choose the funding level that best aligns with your project’s goals and planned activities. Your application must address the criteria for the category you select. Please select carefully — due to the high volume of applications, we may not be able to move submissions into a different category once lodged.

Lift Grant - under $5,000

 

Project Scale
Local, small

Project Viability
Realistic plan, clear deliverables and budget

Alignment with Focus Areas
Clear link to one or more key focus areas

Community Need Benefit
Demonstrable local impact for target groups

Participation Collaboration
Promotes equitable access and participation

Amplify Grant - $5,000 to $10,000

 

Project Scale
Broader, more impactful

Project Viability
Detailed project plan, timeline and risk mitigation; clear cost breakdown; realistic deliverables

Alignment with Focus Areas
Strong fit with South32s focus areas and regional priorities

Community Need Benefit
Broader community benefit or addresses a gap for identified group

Participation Collaboration
Evidence of collaboration or input from other organisations or community groups

Grant Selection

  * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value
Your selection triggers questions in this application form.

Confirm Eligibility

Are you confident that you understand the criteria and are eligible to apply? 

Our organisation and project meet all eligibility criteria * Required
The project can address all relevant grant criteria * Required
The funding amount requested (Lift or Amplify) is appropriate for our project goals * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Our organisation and project meet all eligibility criteria" on page 1
  • "The project can address all relevant grant criteria" on page 1
  • "The funding amount requested (Lift or Amplify) is appropriate for our project goals" on page 1

You project or organisation is not eligible for funding through this round. Do not submit your application and contact the team if you wish to discuss.

Worsley Alumina | 1800 555 958 | worsleycommunity@south32.net