Local Buying Foundation
The Local Buying Foundation provides funding to fuel regional economic growth and build thriving, sustainable businesses communities.
We invest into projects and programs that drive workforce development, foster innovation, and enhance the capability and capacity of business and industry.
The Local Buying Foundation is an integral part of BHP’s Local Buying Program. For every dollar spent through the Local Buying Program, BHP contributes to the Foundation, creating a local buying cycle that ensures a bright, sustainable future for local, regional businesses and communities.
Browse through our Newsroom for recent articles about active Local Buying Foundation investments, and our Events page for information about upcoming Local Buying Foundation sponsored events and workshops near you.
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The Local Buying Foundation is adding value to our local regional communities
Nationally, the Local Buying Foundation supports 13 local regions across New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia where BHP operates. Collectively, the below is a snapshot of the national data as at 30 September 2024:
PROJECTS FUNDED
REGIONS SUPPORTED
APPROVED FUNDING
Funding Round Dates
New South Wales
2024:
Round #1: closed 5 April
Round #2: closed 20 September
Queensland
2024:
Round #1: closed 9 February
Round #2: closed 19 July
South Australia
2024:
Round #1: closed 10 May
Round #2: closed 18 September
Western Australia
2024:
Round #1: closed 1 March
Round #2: closed 30 August
All Funding Rounds for 2024 have now closed. 2025 Funding Rounds will be announced in the coming weeks.
Please direct any out-of-round enquiries to info@localbuyingfoundation.com.au
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Acknowledgement of Country
The Local Buying Foundation acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the land where we work and live. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Elders of all communities who also work and live on this land.