Community grants
Assisting our region’s communities is a long-standing priority for Bell Bay Aluminium. Our annual Community Grants Program supports Tasmanian communities to build and strengthen connections.
Bell Bay Aluminium runs an annual grant program, offering assistance to community groups and organisations across Tasmania.
We provide financial support to organisations that positively support their community in key social, environmental and economic focus areas. The grants help these organisations provide sustainable services that enhance wellbeing and strengthen community connections well beyond the grant funding.
We annually offer grants of up to $3,000 for community organisations based in Tasmania to help fund projects across the state that will have a significant positive impact on local communities.
Our annual Community Grants Program focuses investment across key areas informed by socioeconomic data and community plans that align with Bell Bay Aluminium’s values and objectives.
Applicants select from focus areas that most closely align with their organisation's project, purpose, values, objectives and ethos, explaining how they meet each eligibility criteria. Applicants may select as many focus areas as are relevant from:
- Education
- Environment
- Inclusion & Diversity
- Culture & Heritage
- Health & Wellbeing
- Economic
Find out more in our Bell Bay Aluminium Community Grants Program Information Pack
All applications are assessed by a panel of Bell Bay Aluminium employees against set criteria.
2024 Community Grant Applications will open on August 1, 2024.
Information packHOW TO APPLY
Complete an application at https://bbacomgrants.grantplatform.com
*Only online applications will be accepted.
Please ensure you read the eligibility criteria and guidelines in the Community Grants Information Pack
2023 Community Grant Recipients
Bell Bay Aluminium will award over $60,000 in new community grants to help support a wide range of community projects and initiatives across Tasmania.
Community groups and not-for-profit organisations were able to apply for up to $3,000 under the smelter’s annual grant program.
General Manager Richard Curtis said there was a strong response to the grant program from the community.
“With almost 90 organisations submitting applications for worthy projects, it was a tough role for our team members who put their hand up to form our assessment panel.
“I am delighted that in 2023 we can support 27 organisations with funding for projects and initiatives that represent the diverse needs of our local communities across Tasmania in key social, environmental, and economic focus areas.
“The grants will help these organisations provide sustainable services that will enhance wellbeing and strengthen community connections.”
| Organisation | Project | Grant funding |
| Bridport Surf Life Saving Club Inc | Defibrillator | $2,468.00 |
| Dorset Community Association Inc | Community garden: Rotary hoe, retaining wall repair and sandwich board | $3,000.00 |
| The Burnie Surf Life Saving Club Inc. | HIVIS rash shirts and caps for nippers | $2,550.00 |
| Volunteer Marine Rescue Kingborough Inc | First aid equipment upgrade | $1,600.00 |
| ACL Cricket Club Inc | Unisex uniforms | $1,630.20 |
| Launceston Ramblers Club Inc. | Portable defibrillator and first aid training | $887.00 |
| Kingborough Little Athletics Centre Inc | Portable shade shelters | $3,000.00 |
| George Town Youth Impact Council | T-shirts, hats, print promotional products and outdoor flags | $1,797.50 |
| Outer Cove Creative Collective Inc | Website, banners, and logo development | $1,000.00 |
| Exeter Cricket Club Incorporated | Training net upgrade | $1,785.00 |
| Scottsdale Primary School | Kindergarten sensory garden | $3,000.00 |
| Hobart Vintage Machinery Society Inc | Accessibility carpark and access path | $2,750.00 |
| Derwent Valley Community House Inc | Community garden: Accessible garden bed | $2,218.00 |
| Howrah Bowls Club Inc | Portable ramp and non-slip bowling mats | $2,775.00 |
| Devonport Anglers Club Inc - North West Junior Fishing | Fish stock | $1,500.00 |
| Aurora Disability Services | iPad utilisation educational program | $3,000.00 |
| Risdon Vale Neighbourhood Centre Inc | Big books and hand puppets | $3,000.00 |
| George Town Yacht Club & Power Boat Club Inc. | Bain-marie | $1,200.00 |
| Birralee and Districts Pony Club Inc | Arena repairs | $2,783.00 |
| Lilydale District School | Habitat development for biological science inquiry | $1,000.00 |
| Central Swifts Netball Club | Uniform replacement and playing singlets for male players | $3,000.00 |
| East Launceston Croquet Club Inc | Protective shades | $2,375.00 |
| St Helens Netball Association | Mixed netball bibs and balls | $2,000.00 |
| Western Storm Netball Club | Equipment upgrade | $2,482.10 |
| Launceston BMX Club Inc | BMX bikes, helmets, gloves | $3,000.00 |
| Sidmouth Community Centre Incorporated | Upgrade of the Sidmouth War Memorial Hall kiosk | $2,401.58 |
| Longford Bowls and Community Club Inc. | Upgrade of bowling mats and purchase of small bowls sets | $3,000.00 |