Community Giving Fund
Founded in 2011, our Community Giving Fund provides grants of up to $20,000 to eligible charities across our areas of operation. The Fund has helped over 650 charities with support for projects delivering benefits to our local communities in the areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, environment and education.
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Apply now for cash grants of up to $20,000
Are you a charity with a project in the areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, environment or education? If you are looking for funding to complete a project or have a project in mind that you can’t achieve without assistance, we’re here to help.
Aurizon Community Giving Fund applications are now open, offering grants of up to $20,000 to eligible charities in communities we work and live in.
Applications are now open and will close on Thursday 24 April 2025 at 5pm AEST.
Together, we can make a difference where it matters most because your community is our community.
Please view our Guidelines and Terms and Conditions. There is also a list of Frequently Asked Questions and a guide on Tips for Writing Grant Applications which may be helpful to your charity when writing your grant application.
Who is eligible for a grant?
- Non-profit organisations that hold an approved deductible gift recipient (DGR) status charity (Item 1) from the Australian Tax Office. If you are unsure of your organisation’s tax status, check with your financial advisor and the Australian Government’s ABN Lookup website.
- The Aurizon Community Giving Fund is focused on the broad areas of health and wellbeing, community safety, environment and education. All applications for our Community Giving Fund grant must fit within at least one of these funding categories to be eligible for consideration.
- Cash grants are only available for projects in the areas in which Aurizon operates. View our areas of operation and eligible grant locations on the map below.
Community stories
Community Safety
Aurizon supported the South Coast Rescue Squad Incorporated by funding the purchase of a Jaws of Life tool for the Wollongong Volunteer Rescue squad, to be used in the event of emergencies in their local area.
Aurizon supported the purchase and installation a community shared AED device at the Stella community centre in Bowen. This support was also extended to training programs on the use of the AED, and first aid training. The new AED will be used at community events, providing further support to the local community.
Education
Aurizon supported Aussie Helpers Brekkie in a Bag program at the Mt Larcom State School, providing a free nutritious breakfast program to local students. Brekkie bags include fresh fruit, non-perishable cereal/bars, and a protein beverage for every student.
Aurizon supported Charity Bounce Limited by funding the delivery of their Hoop Dreams initiative for young people, utilising sport as an engagement and employment facilitation tool. The program aims to empower young people in the Nyewente Community with the knowledge and skills to become future leaders and role models through training and employment initiatives.
Environment
Aurizon supported the purchase of an IDEXX Catalyst One blood chemistry machine for the Quoin Island Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, along with associated equipment that allows the centre to do in house blood chemistry testing on sick and injured Turtles in their care. This in-house testing allows the centre to better diagnose and treat injured turtles and reduce their average stay in care before being released back into the wild.
Aurizon supported the NSW Wildlife Information Rescue and Educations Service to construct a shed with cage attachment to be used in the rehabilitation and short-term care of wombats who have been brought to the centre by volunteers and members of the public and require care before being released back into the wild.
Health and Wellbeing
Aurizon supported Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation Limited by funding the creation of the Mates Meals and Mental Health program in Whyalla, addressing a gap that exists in regional communities around mental health awareness and education
Aurizon supported Secondbite by funding the purchase of food items and the cost of delivery to the local Esperance community, helping to improve access to free nutritious food for community members experiencing hunger.
Latest Community Giving Fund recipients
In December 2024, Aurizon announced 23 successful recipients from the previous round of the Community Giving Fund, a full list of recipients is available here.
These grants are currently assisting local initiatives and groups from all across our areas of operations.