Tap into timber giant’s grants program

ONEFORTYONE is celebrating the community groups supported by their PINE Community Grants Program over the past financial year.

Throughout the past year, the forestry and sawmilling company has provided more than $100,000 in grants to a diverse range of organisations, including schools, environmental groups, and social services.

OneFortyOne Corporate Affairs Manager Charlene Riley said the program has provided support to local organisations that are doing a lot with a little.

“The community groups we support continue to amaze us with their dedication and resourcefulness,” Charlene said.

“We can provide a small boost, but it’s the people that drive these projects that make a big impact in our community.”

OneFortyOne’s Guidelines for Giving also outline that projects should involve partnerships and leverage financial and/or in-kind contributions.

“We want to support programs that have the potential to become self-sustaining,” Charlene said.

As part of the application process, organisations must describe which PINE (people, ideas, nature, education) objective their project most aligns with.

Charlene noted that most applications they receive fit into the people and education categories.

“We’re also looking to be a part of more nature-based projects, so if you have something in mind, check out our website for more information and the application form,” Charlene said.

The OneFortyOne PINE Community Grants program is open year-round, with applications reviewed every couple of months, aligning with the South East Seasonal Calendar.