BHP Foundation
About
The BHP Foundation is the philanthropic arm of BHP, focusing on creating positive social impact through funding initiatives in various sectors including education, health, and the environment. It operates both locally in Australia and internationally, supporting various communities to build a better world.
Tips for Applicants
Applicants should align their proposals with the foundation's strategic priorities and demonstrate clear community benefits. Emphasize sustainable impact and ethical practices in your application.
Giving Philosophy
The BHP Foundation believes in leveraging resources to create long-term social value, with an emphasis on partnerships with communities and organizations that share their vision of sustainable development and a commitment to ethical practices.
Programs & Opportunities (20)
19 open · 1 closed · sorted by deadline · last checked 10 June 2026 (11 days ago)
Game Changer Grants (Ember Connect Partnership)
Delivered through BHP's partner Ember Connect, these grants support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women at different stages of their business journey, offering resources to progress ideas and strengthen enterprises.
Western Australia Community Grants Program (Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna, Kwinana)
This program provides funding to incorporated not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions in BHP's host communities of Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna, and Kwinana for positive community, environmental, and economic development initiatives.
BHP Western Australia Community Grants Program (Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna, Kwinana)
This program supports community, environmental, and economic development initiatives by not-for-profit and community organizations in BHP's host communities of Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna, and Kwinana, Western Australia.
BHP Olympic Dam Community Grants Program
This program offers funding to incorporated, not-for-profit organizations and community groups within BHP's Olympic Dam host communities in South Australia, supporting community, environmental, and economic development initiatives.
Community Grants Program (BHP Australia)
This program offers funding to incorporated, not-for-profit organizations in BHP's host communities in Australia for projects aligned with BHP's focus areas. Funding is available in two rounds per year.
Olympic Dam Community Grants (South Australia)
Community organisations in BHP's Olympic Dam host communities can apply for funding for eligible projects that align with BHP's social investment framework.
Queensland Small Grant Program
This program offers small grants to eligible public, private, not-for-profit, and Indigenous community organisations in Queensland, Australia, for projects aligning with BHP's social value framework.
New South Wales Small Grant Program
Eligible public, private, not-for-profit, and Indigenous community organisations in New South Wales, Australia, can apply for small grants to support initiatives aligned with BHP's social value framework.
Indigenous Governance Program
This program supports initiatives that build and disseminate best practice tools, research, and training to establish a strength-based policy framework for Indigenous-led nation building.
Game Changer Grants
Grants supported by BHP for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to pursue professional, cultural, or personal development opportunities, including business development.
BHP Western Australia Community Grants Program (Port Hedland & Newman)
This program provides funding for positive community, environmental, and economic development initiatives by not-for-profit and community organizations in BHP's host communities of Port Hedland and Newman, Western Australia. Applications are accepted year-round.
BHP Indigenous Scholarships
Full tuition scholarships for Australian Indigenous students undertaking Melbourne Business School Degree programs, aimed at supporting and cultivating future Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander business leaders.
BHP Foundation Global Signature Programs (Natural Resource Governance, Environmental Resilience, Education Equity)
These invitation-only programs provide grant funding to innovative NGOs, think tanks, and national and international institutions to address root causes of systemic sustainability challenges in natural resource governance, environmental resilience, and education equity.
2026 BHP Neuro Diverse Scholarship Program
Internships providing an inclusive and supported pathway for neurodiverse students in Western Australia to gain valuable industry experience in technical and non-technical areas like technology solutions, engineering, business analytics, and data management.
BHP John Monash Scholarship
A prestigious annual postgraduate scholarship for outstanding Australians with leadership potential to study at any world-class university overseas, with a focus on "Innovation and Growth: The Foundation for Australia's Future".
Western Australia Community Grants Program (Port Hedland & Newman)
This program supports not-for-profit and community organisations in BHP's host communities of Port Hedland and Newman, enabling positive community, environmental, and economic development initiatives.
BHP Community Grants Program (Olympic Dam)
Funding for incorporated, not-for-profit community organisations based in or delivering services to BHP's host communities around Olympic Dam, South Australia, for eligible projects.
BHP Iron Ore Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to students from a variety of backgrounds at Curtin University.
BHP Petroleum Scholarships
Scholarships awarded to students on academic merit who are studying Petroleum Engineering at Curtin University.
BHP Foundation Grants (Invitation-Only)
The BHP Foundation provides grant funding to innovative NGOs, think tanks, and national and international institutions to address systemic sustainability challenges in areas like natural resource governance, environmental resilience, education equity, and Indigenous peoples' self-determination. Applications are by invitation only.