Holden Community Support Program

Funder: Holden

Program summary

There are many ways that Holden provides support. The company donates cash, goods and services in kind to community groups, non-profit organisations and educational institutions across Australia.

Many of Holden's 8000 employees volunteer their time for a range of causes and charities.

And over the years, the company has built strong community partnerships that reach diverse areas of need and concern.

Key dates

The Holden Community Support Group meet monthly to consider all applications.

Who can apply?

What will be funded?

Support may consist of a partnership, cash donation, or a donation 'in kind'. Donations 'in kind' include materials for fund raising events such as stickers for showbags and items for raffle prizes. It also includes one-off donations of larger objects that serve to assist education and technological innovation.

Holden is particularly interested in projects that have a national focus and seek to educate and involve the Australian community in

• Restoring and preserving Australia's natural environment
• Developing energy efficient strategies and alternative energy options
• Applying technologies to achieve environmental gains

What will NOT be funded?

The Holden Community Support program does not involve the donation of new vehicles unless it is part of a major long-term partnership.

The Holden Community Support Program does not provide for:

• Operational costs of organisations and established programs
• Equipment, conference, overseas travel or publications, unless they are an integral part of a project being funded
• Film, television or radio programs
• Capital appeals or endowment campaigns
• Tickets and raffles for fund raising events
• Religious purposes or political parties
• Individuals
• Projects that contribute to an individual's or business's financial gain

Current priorities

• Environment
• Community safety
• Technology
• Plants and facilities

More information

Follow this link to Holden Community Support Program (opens in a new browser window)

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Related Categories

• Community development
• Crime prevention & safety
• Education & training
• IT & Communications