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 29 February 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

5 April | QLD | Central Highlands Business Networking

Connect and catch up with local businesses at Central Highlands Development Corporation’s casual networking events. These free sessions are held

5 April | NSW | Scone Business Workshop Series

Scone Chamber of Commerce and the Local Buying Foundation have collaborated to bring three FREE & INTERACTIVE business workshops to

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

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.