Local Buying Foundation
The Local Buying Foundation provides funding to support projects and programs which facilitate workforce development, innovation and build the capability and capacity of business and industry.
The Local Buying Foundation is a critical element of BHP’s Local Buying Program, for every dollar spent through the Local Buying Program, BHP commits an amount into trust to the Foundation, creating a complete Local Buying cycle.
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 March 2024:
Projects Funded
Regions Supported
Approved Funding
Funding round dates
New South Wales
2024:
Round #1: closing 5 April
Round #2: closing 20 September
Queensland
2024:
Round #1: closed 9 February
Round #2: closing: 19 July
South Australia
2024:
Round #1: closing 10 May
Round #2: closing 18 October
Western Australia
2024:
Round #1: closed 1 March
Round #2: closing 30 August
Upcoming Events
19 April | QLD | Workforce Development Lunch
Having difficulty attracting and retaining staff? Elevate your skills and build connections through networking at our Workforce Development Working Lunch.
3 May | WA | Men in Business Luncheon
Join us for the first Men in Business Luncheon for 2024 – Enjoy a delicious 2 course lunch while hearing
3 May | NSW | Scone Business Workshop Series
Scone Chamber of Commerce and the Local Buying Foundation have collaborated to bring three FREE & INTERACTIVE business workshops to
QLD | 2024 LEADAg Plus (18-30 yrs) applications now open
LEADAg PLUS Applications are open!! LEADAg Plus is for 18 to 30 years-old as at 1 June 2024, keen to build
QLD | 2024 LEADAg Youth (15-17 yrs) applications now open
20254 LEADAg Youth applications are open!! For 15 to 17 years-old as at 1 June 2024, keen to learn more
23 May | QLD | Decarbonisation Accelerated Summit
The Decarbonisation Accelerated project is a partnership between Greater Whitsunday Alliance (GW3) and the Resources Centre of Excellence (RCOE), along
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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.