Eligible Partners

The Rio Tinto WA Future Fund supports state-wide projects that contribute to a stronger and more sustainable Western Australia.

The Future Fund would like to hear from organisations with projects that are:

Large scale, innovative and of state-wide significance
Suited to funding from more than one partner
Outcome focused and suited to performance measures
Able to promote skills development and build community capacity
Able to work in partnership with Rio Tinto and its WA businesses

The Future Fund is unlikely to fund:

Projects that primarily focus on capital works
Private companies seeking finance for their own business activities
Individuals wanting to finance endeavours solely for personal gain
Mainstream government services
Activities and events that have already occured
One-off events such as conferences or seminars

In general, proposals most suitable for funding are those that offer the potential for a long-term partnership with Rio Tinto and its WA businesses and that:

Clearly articulate the future benefits and outcomes to WA
Result in direct and lasting benefits to WA
Generate benefits to WA that do not presently exist
Foster the development of skills and innovation within WA
Contribute sustainable and long-term solutions to problems faced in WA

For more information on how to apply for funding through the Future Fund, download this pdf. (34Kb)