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Annual Giving
$195.1M
Programs
20 (19 open)

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)

13 Grants2 Programs5 Scholarships

Game Changer Grants (Ember Connect Partnership)

Grantclosed

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.

Up to $5KCloses 31/01/2026Apply →

Western Australia Community Grants Program (Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna, Kwinana)

Grantopen

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.

Up to $10KCloses 11/08/2026Apply →

BHP Western Australia Community Grants Program (Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna, Kwinana)

Grantopen

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.

Closes 11/08/2026Apply →

BHP Olympic Dam Community Grants Program

Grantopen

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.

Up to $25KCloses 05/09/2026

Community Grants Program (BHP Australia)

Grantopen

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.

Up to $25KCloses 05/09/2026Apply →

Olympic Dam Community Grants (South Australia)

Grantopen

Community organisations in BHP's Olympic Dam host communities can apply for funding for eligible projects that align with BHP's social investment framework.

Up to $20KCloses 05/09/2026Apply →

Queensland Small Grant Program

Grantopen

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.

Up to $10KCloses 30/09/2026

New South Wales Small Grant Program

Grantopen

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.

Up to $10KCloses 30/09/2026

Indigenous Governance Program

Programopen

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.

$203K – $480K

Game Changer Grants

Grantopen

Grants supported by BHP for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women to pursue professional, cultural, or personal development opportunities, including business development.

$3K – $5KApply →

BHP Western Australia Community Grants Program (Port Hedland & Newman)

Grantopen

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

Scholarshipopen

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)

Programopen

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.

$33K – $4.8MApply →

2026 BHP Neuro Diverse Scholarship Program

Scholarshipopen

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

Scholarshipopen

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".

$100K – $300KApply →

Western Australia Community Grants Program (Port Hedland & Newman)

Grantopen

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.

Up to $10KApply →

BHP Community Grants Program (Olympic Dam)

Grantopen

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.

Up to $20KApply →

BHP Iron Ore Scholarships

Scholarshipopen

Scholarships awarded to students from a variety of backgrounds at Curtin University.

BHP Petroleum Scholarships

Scholarshipopen

Scholarships awarded to students on academic merit who are studying Petroleum Engineering at Curtin University.

BHP Foundation Grants (Invitation-Only)

Grantopen

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.

$33K – $4.8MApply →

Grants in Database (20)

Game Changer Grants (Ember Connect Partnership)

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Up to $5KClosedfoundation_program

BHP Western Australia Community Grants Program (Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna, Kwinana)

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Closes 11/08/2026foundation_program

Western Australia Community Grants Program (Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna, Kwinana)

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Up to $10KCloses 11/08/2026foundation_program

Olympic Dam Community Grants (South Australia)

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Up to $20KCloses 05/09/2026foundation_program

BHP Olympic Dam Community Grants Program

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Up to $25KCloses 05/09/2026foundation_program

Community Grants Program (BHP Australia)

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Up to $25KCloses 05/09/2026foundation_program

New South Wales Small Grant Program

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Up to $10KCloses 30/09/2026foundation_program

Queensland Small Grant Program

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Up to $10KCloses 30/09/2026foundation_program

BHP Iron Ore Scholarships

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Game Changer Grants

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$3K – $5Kfoundation_program

Indigenous Governance Program

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$203K – $480Kfoundation_program

BHP Foundation Grants (Invitation-Only)

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$33K – $4.8Mfoundation_program

BHP Community Grants Program (Olympic Dam)

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BHP Petroleum Scholarships

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BHP John Monash Scholarship

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$100K – $300Kfoundation_program

BHP Indigenous Scholarships

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2026 BHP Neuro Diverse Scholarship Program

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BHP Foundation Global Signature Programs (Natural Resource Governance, Environmental Resilience, Education Equity)

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$33K – $4.8Mfoundation_program

BHP Western Australia Community Grants Program (Port Hedland & Newman)

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Western Australia Community Grants Program (Port Hedland & Newman)

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Focus Areas

indigenouscommunityhuman rightsenvironmenteducationresearchyouthhealthartsrural remote
Geographic
InternationalAU-NationalAU-QLDAU-SAAU-WACanadaChile
Recipients
nfpcommunity orgschoolhospitaluniversity

Financial Details

Source of Wealth
Mining (ASX: BHP)
Parent Company
BHP
Revenue Sources
mining

Data Sources

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Foundation profile updated: 1 March 2026 (113 days ago)
Grant/program scan updated: 10 June 2026 (11 days ago)
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