Local Buying Foundation
The Local Buying Foundation provides funding for 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 commits an amount into trust for the Foundation, creating a sustainable Local Buying cycle, strengthening local businesses and communities.
Have a look at our Newsroom for recent articles on active Local Buying Foundation investments, and Events page for information about upcoming Local Buying Foundation sponsored events and workshops near you.
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Business and Industry Innovation
Indigenous Economic Development
Industry Promotion and Economic Development
Workforce Development
Sponsorship of Business Awards, Conferences and Events
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 31 August 2024:
PROJECTS FUNDED
REGIONS SUPPORTED
APPROVED FUDING
Funding round dates
New South Wales
2024:
Round #1: closed 5 April
Round #2: closing 20 September
Queensland
2024:
Round #1: closed 9 February
Round #2: closed 19 July
South Australia
2024:
Round #1: closed 10 May
Round #2: closing 18 October
Western Australia
2024:
Round #1: closed 1 March
Round #2: closed 30 August
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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.