Community groups and not-for-profit organisations were able to apply for up to $3,000 under the smelter’s annual grant program.
Acting general manager Mark Gerrard said there was a great response to the grant program.
“There were many worthy projects submitted for consideration and I am delighted that we can support 14 organisations with funding for projects and initiatives that represent the diverse needs of our local communities across Tasmania.
“It is widely known that building community connections makes communities stronger and happier. There’s no one better for this task than organisations made up of community members who understand and work with and within their communities.
“Our annual community grants program serves to assist these organisations to provide services to their communities which enhance wellbeing and enable community connections to strengthen, as well as create strong community partnerships and sustainability beyond the grant funding.”
Grant applications were assessed by a panel of employees.
2022 Bell Bay Aluminium Community Grant Recipients
Organisation |
Project |
Grant funding |
George Town Basketball Association |
George Town Basketball unisex uniforms |
$872 |
Toosey Community |
Automated external defibrillator |
$2,995 |
Devonport Little Athletics Centre |
Upgrade of athletics equipment |
$2,168.45 |
Newstead Athletics Inc. |
Track and field equipment |
$2,974 |
Studentworks Launceston |
Safety equipment and uniforms |
$3,000 |
Tasmanian Junior Beekeepers Incorporated |
Compostable toilet |
$3,000 |
Jordan River Service Incorporated |
Community Lunch Program |
$3,000 |
Devonport Surf Life Saving Club Inc. |
Motor for inflatable rescue boat |
$3,000 |
RSPCA Tasmania |
Safe Beds Program |
$3,000 |
George Town Community Bowls Club Inc. |
Shade structure |
$3,000 |
The St Helens Neighbourhood House Association |
St Helens Community Garden |
$2,148.70 |
Kentish Regional Clinic Inc. |
CORES suicide prevention training and self-care and mental wellbeing workshops |
$3,000 |
Low Head Community Garden |
Yarning circle |
$3000 |
Port Dalrymple School |
Drink bottles for Kindergarten - Year 6 students |
$1,782 |