Arrow Energy to brighten futures in the Western Downs

Kindergartens, sporting clubs, charities, and other not-for-profit organisations within Arrow’s Surat Gas Project footprint, which covers an area from Wandoan to Cecil Plains, are eligible to apply.

Now in its 14^th year, the Brighter Futures program provides grants for initiatives and projects that support health and wellbeing, community connection, active lifestyles, education and learning, environmental sustainability, and First Nations.

Arrow Energy Community Officer Jayne Weier said the grants give grassroots groups the opportunity to access financial support.

“At Arrow, we don’t just work in communities, we are part of them, so it’s important that we support the projects and initiatives that are important to locals,” Ms Weier said.

“Not-for-profit groups are the heart of towns such as Dalby, Miles, and Chinchilla, and we want to help them to continue doing their wonderful work.

“At a time when many people are feeling the pinch from the cost of living, we hope our grants will take some of the pressure off not-for-profit groups in terms of fundraising, and the community can only benefit from that.”

President of the Oakey Freshwater Fish Stocking Association Troy Bryant, one of 14 groups to receive almost $50,000 in Brighter Futures grants in 2024, said the funding has meant they could increase their positive impact on the environment.

“By releasing fingerlings annually, it helps with natural recruitment or breeding within the ecosystem, which in turn helps with sustainability of each species and the overall health of the ecosystem as a result,” Mr Bryant said.

“The grant has allowed us to increase the number of fingerlings we’ve released, compared to the past, and help us to get closer to our target.”

Applications opened Monday 10 March and will close Thursday 10 April. For more information or to apply for a Brighter Futures grant, visit www.arrowenergy.com.au/community/social-investment/brighter-futures.