Communities of interest

We respect and acknowledge the unique cultural and spiritual relationships that Indigenous, Traditional and Tribal Peoples have to the lands, waters and territories, and their rich contribution to society.

In the spirit of respect and reconciliation, we will continue to support initiatives that strengthen culture and ways of life so that their legacy continues and extends to future generations.


GM3’s Indigenous Grant

The program is committed to contributing to the sustainable development of the local area surrounding GM3’s Dendrobium and Appin operations.

Applications will only be considered for projects delivered within the Dendrobium Mine and Appin Mine areas, which include parts of the Illawarra and Macarthur.


Focus areas

The IEC aims to support projects, activities or opportunities that provide lasting community benefit in the following areas:

  • Sustainability – continued project life after funding
  • Partnerships – community ownership of projects and joint funding
  • Innovation – projects that meet the needs of the community and are not otherwise funded
  • Broad community benefit and application

  • Assessment criteria

    The IEC group will assess grant applications based on how well the activity will:

  • Address area/s of need in the community
  • Leave a lasting impact on the community
  • Incorporate community participation and support
  • Complements other activities in the community
  • Provides a significant present and future benefit to the local area
  • Enhances the cultural, physical, and/or living environment in the local area

  • Eligibility

    Applications will not be considered for:

  • Fundraising / religious/political purposes
  • Commercial or advertising requests
  • Activities that conflict with GM3’s corporate values or Code of Business Conduct.
  • Projects/activities where our previous monetary and/or in-kind support did not deliver on the intended purpose, including our requirements and expected impact(s).

  • To apply to the Indigenous Grants please click in the link below.

    Recent projects.