Sponsorships and donations

Our approach

While our preference is to support longer term, capacity building projects through our community development funds, we consider applications for local donations and sponsorships that have a clear community benefit and enhance the reputation of our business. Each of our sites has a sponsorships and donations committee. These committees generally meet monthly to consider applications and approve funding for local community-based projects.

Some of our larger corporate sponsorships include Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service, Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy, Hunter Medical Research Institute, Hunter Valley Research Foundation, our Community Alliance with the Newcastle Knights, and CQRescue.

Our employees also participate in a range of community fundraising initiatives including the Leukaemia Foundation's World's Greatest Shave and Movember for the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue.

Rio Tinto Coal Australia plans to develop an employee match giving programme during 2010 to support further employee involvement in community fundraising initiatives.

How to apply for a local donation or sponsorship from Rio Tinto Coal Australia

To apply for a local donation or sponsorship please submit an application in writing prior to your activity or event, or complete a proposal using the application form located in the right hand menu.

Please send completed applications to the relevant funding source below.

Applications will be assessed according to the availability of funds and the ability of the project to meet relevant criteria.

We will review your proposal within four weeks of receiving it.