Apply for Community Investment Funding
At Ravenswood Gold, we believe in backing the communities that support us. Our Community Investment Program is all about making a real difference—funding projects that bring lasting benefits to the region.
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Each year, we invest directly in the local community through sponsorships, donations, and support for local businesses, organisations, and events.
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We encourage local residents, businesses, not-for-profits, and education providers to apply for funding. Our Community Grants work on a co-funding model, where Ravenswood Gold and applicants share costs (or in-kind contributions). Meanwhile, Sponsorships and Donations continue to be fully funded by us.
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Got a great idea to support the community? We’d love to hear about. See below for details of how to apply.
Key focus areas
Environment
A healthy and sustainable natural environment has many benefits for communities. We look to support initiatives that will improve environmental conditions in Ravenswood and the local district such as land care initiatives involving tree planting, land rehabilitation, and restoration of native animal habitats.   
Education
Education can determine the quality of an individual’s life and provides a foundation for equity in society. Funding will be considered for projects and programs aimed at providing educational opportunities for primary and high school students, and more broadly, support for resource industry knowledge sharing. Preference will be given to students who normally reside in Ravenswood and surrounding district although opportunities in Bowen, Burdekin, Charters Towers and Townsville will also be considered.  
Health and wellbeing
Communities flourish when people are safe, happy and healthy. Programs that can build more resilient communities specifically aimed at promoting health, wellbeing and safety of children and youth in the Ravenswood, Charters Towers, and Burdekin areas are encouraged.   
HeArT  (Heritage, Art, Tourism)  
At the heart of our caring for the community is supporting projects that will improve the liveability of Ravenswood. HeArT focuses on Heritage, Arts and Tourism initiatives for the ongoing prosperity of residents and businesses. Considerations will be made to fund projects that preserve and promote Ravenswood’s uniqueheritage, Birriah Aboriginal Heritage, art programs, workshops and exhibitions and events and installations that will increase the number of visitors to Ravenswood and/or enhance visitor experience.
Heritage buildings
We encourage owners or managers of heritage properties to apply for a Community Grant to assist with maintenance or other works or initiatives to use the properties for community or business activities.   
How to apply
The Sponsorship Application Form, Donation Application Form and Grants Application Form is available by emailing ravcommunity@ravenswoodgold.com . Please ensure the email includes a contact name and phone number and is addressed to the Community Relations Advisor. The Community Relations Advisor can also aid with completing the application forms, if required. ​
​Applications will be considered during four rounds within the year. ​ Please do not hesitate to discuss the eligibility of your application with the Community Relations Advisor, contactable on +617 4736 9162.
Round 1
Submissions for applications due: First Monday in February 2025
Notification of outcome: March 2025
Round 2
Submissions for applications due: First Monday in May 2025
Notification of outcome: May 2025
Round 3
Submissions for applications due: First Monday in August 2025
Notification of outcome: September 2025
Round 4
Submissions for applications due: First Monday in November 2025
Notification of outcome: December 2025
