CleanCo team members pictured with YouthLink, a Community Futures Fund recipient.

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COMMUNITY FUTURES FUND

At CleanCo, we are committed to having a net positive influence on the communities that host our generation assets. Through the CleanCo Community Futures Fund, we are seeking opportunities to support communities who help us to deliver the following priorities:

We aim to meaningfully contribute to vibrant, sustainable, resilient communities by engaging in impactful, long-term initiatives and partnerships.
We support regional economic growth by fostering local supply chains, and offering training and employment opportunities to uplift communities.
We minimise our footprint by conserving the environment surrounding our assets, and actively invest in improved outcomes for the areas we operate in.

Application round: CLOSED

The final round for 2024 is now closed.

The next round opens in early 2025. Please check back again soon.

Applicant information

CleanCo will run two application rounds for the Community Futures Fund each financial year, with applicants able to request sponsorships and donations of up to $5,000 per round. We aim to support not-for-profit organisations, community services, First Nations initiatives, educational institutes, small businesses, environmental associations and individuals. Ideally, applicants should be located within an eligible local government area listed below.

  • Cairns
  • Tablelands
  • Ipswich
  • Darling Downs
  • Goondiwindi
  • Mareeba Shire
  • Cassowary Coast
  • Rockhampton
  • Western Downs
  • Somerset
  • Southern Downs

View application guidelines

Organisations/initiatives which have received financial support (in any form) from CleanCo in the previous 12 months are eligible to apply. However, CleanCo retains the rights to preference organisations/initiatives which have not received financial support from CleanCo in the previous 12 months.

Case study: stepping out for a cause

CleanCo was proud to support the Ipswich Hospital Foundation’s flagship event, Park2Park, helping to raise almost $30,000 to support medical research, boost health promotion and expand services in the West Moreton Region. 

Celebrating 20 years in 2024, Park2Park brought the Ipswich community together to lace up their sneakers and stride towards a healthier future for the region. Park2Park isn’t just about raising vital funds. It’s also about promoting the benefits of physical activity, connecting the community and showcasing Ipswich’s beautiful parks. 

As well providing financial support through the Community Futures Fund, CleanCo’s team raised more than $5000 and our employees enjoyed the opportunity to join with their families in being part of this signature event. 

A CleanCo employee and her partner smile as they walk in the Park2Park event A CleanCo employee running in Park2Park smiles at the camera A CleanCo employee holds an ipad he won as a participant in Park2Park

A large group of CleanCo staff, kneeling and standing in front of a media wall at the 2024 Ipswich Park2Park fun run event.

Past recipients of the Community Futures Fund FY24- Round 2

  • Ipswich Hospital Foundation- Park 2 Park Fun Run
  • Wirrinyah Gurrnumg Aboriginal Corporation – Bindina Softball Team
  • Storage Shed at Blackstone Fields
  • Spectacled Flying Fox soft release facility
  • Parramatta State School- Rugby League Engagement Program
  • Tully Netball Association- Player development program
  • Irvinebank School of Arts and Progress Association- Commercial fridge for social events
  • Tinaroo Sailing Club Inc- Equipment overhaul
  • Babinda Community Kindergarten- Solar panel installation
  • Lowood & District Memorial Bowls Club Inc.- 75th anniversary celebrations
  • Expanding endangered wildlife rescue capability of Flying Foxes
  • Collingwood Park Power AFL- Indigenous round
  • Queensland Pioneer Steam Railway Co-op Ltd- Energy and sustainability initiative
  • TAFE Queensland Scholarship Foundation- CleanCo First Nations Educational Scholarship