Community Sponsorship & Grants

Community Sponsorship & Grants Program

Barenbrug is committed to supporting the well-being, vibrancy, and sustainability of rural and regional communities across Australia. Through our Local Rural Community Sponsorship & Grants Program, we aim to give back to the communities that support our people, our customers, and our industry.

Each year, Barenbrug will award three (3) grants of $5,000 to local initiatives that promote community well-being, strengthen regional resilience, and deliver meaningful local benefits.

Who Can Apply?

Applications are open to not-for-profit organisations and community groups based in rural or regional Australia, including but not limited to:

Sporting clubs and associations	Rural schools and educational programs
Agricultural show societies	Volunteer-led health, well-being, or resilience initiatives
Community gardens or landcare groups	Cultural or youth development programs

Funding Scope

Projects must demonstrate clear benefit to a rural or regional community and may include:

Upgrades to sporting club infrastructure or equipment
Community-led sustainability or ag-education programs
Events or festivals that foster community spirit or mental health awareness
Support for volunteer services or youth engagement activities
Local infrastructure that improves access, safety, or inclusion

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, the applicant must:

Be based in a regional or rural location
Be a registered not-for-profit or community group (ABN required)
Have the capacity to deliver the initiative within 12 months
Demonstrate community support and clear local benefit
Not have received a Barenbrug grant in the previous 12 months

Assessment Criteria

Members of the Senior Leadership will review all applications submitted and make their decision based on the Assessment Criteria.

Criteria	Weighting
Clear community benefit, especially in rural/regional areas	35%
Capacity to deliver the initiative successfully and within timeframe	25%
Level of community engagement or support	20%
Innovation or long-term impact	10%
Involvement of volunteers or youth	10%

How to Apply

Applicants must complete the Barenbrug Community Grant Application Form (below) by the closing date.
Each application should include:

Sponsorship summary
Budget breakdown
Supporting documents (e.g. letters of support, images, previous outcomes if applicable)

Timelines

Applications open: 1^st July 2026
Applications close: 31^st December 2026
Successful applicants notified: Within 30 days of application submission
Project delivery period: Within 12 months of grant receipt

Conditions of Funding

Funds must be used strictly for the approved project
A brief report and photos will be required upon project completion
Barenbrug reserves the right to publicise the initiative and its outcomes.

Application Form

Organisation Name *

ABN

Postal Address

State

Post Code

Contact Person *

Position/ Role *

Email *

Mobile *

Sponsorship Summary *

Project Location *

Supporting Documentation

One file only.
300 MB limit.
Allowed types: txt rtf pdf doc docx odt ppt pptx odp xls xlsx ods.

Supporting Images

One file only.
300 MB limit.
Allowed types: gif jpg jpeg png.

Funding Request Amount * $

Support Type *

Expected Start Date *

Expected End Date

Eligibility Confirmation *

We have not received a Barenbrug grant in the past 12 months

We are not a health or medical initiative

We are not a private business or individual

We are not an employee or immediate family member of a Barenbrug employee

Signature *

By submitting this application I hereby declare that the information provided is true and correct, and that I am authorised to act on behalf of the stated organisation.

I also understand that any willful dishonesty may nullify this sponsorship application.

DOWNLOAD PDF APPLICATION FORM

Terms & Conditions

The Following terms and conditions apply to an applicant who has submitted an application for the 2025 Barenbrug Community Grants Program

Applications are invited from rural and regional not-for-profit organisations and community groups
By accepting the $5,000 cash grant from Barenbrug Australia, Applicants agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions
If an application does not comply with these Terms and Conditions, it will be ruled invalid and withdrawn from consideration
All requests for sponsorship must complete the Barenbrug Community Grants application form.
Applications must be submitted by an authorised representative of the organisation
Employees, contractors and suppliers of Barenbrug Australia and their immediate families are not eligible to apply
The grant application question “Sponsorship Summary” needs to be answered and outline how you would spend the cash grant to make a meaningful impact on your organisation. This will be used to select the recipient who, in the opinion of Barenbrug Australia, have answered the question with the most merit
Barenbrug Australia reserve the right to request proof that a sponsored clubs website incorporates the link to www.Barenbrug.com.au and image or video highlighting the sponsorship will be featured and supplied by the club to Barenbrug
Barenbrug Australia may also reference the Barenbrug Community Sponsorship Program and a sponsored organisation in company communication via Barenbrug social media platforms
Barenbrug Australia’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into
Barenbrug Australia will notify the successful applicant via email within 30 days of the application being sent
The successful applicant must reply to the notification email to claim the grant. If the grant remains unclaimed after 14 days, Barenbrug Australia has the right to allocate the grant to another applicant
Barenbrug Australia reserves the right, at any time, to verify the validity of the applications of entrants (including an entrant’s identity, age and place of residence) and to disqualify any entrant who submits an application that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who tampers with the application process
Applicants are responsible for all cost associated with submitting an Application for the Cash Grant and Barenbrug products
The successful Grant Recipient undertakes to spend the funds on a purpose that will benefit their organisation as outlined in their application
The successful organisation will be awarded the cash grant via EFT to the organisation nominated account
Application forms must be completed by 31.12.2025