FY27 Community Sponsorship Program - NOW OPEN
The Port of Portland (POPL) Community Sponsorship Program reflects POPL’s commitment to supporting the local community by funding initiatives that align with its values and contribute to regional development. The program provides financial assistance to not-for-profit and community organisations within the Glenelg Shire, focusing on education, community welfare, environmental improvement, and inclusive sporting activities. Eligible groups can apply for funding of up to $5,000.
POPL will consider sponsorship that supports the following categories:
Local Education opportunities for young people
Community welfare programs or initiatives
Environmental improvement initiatives
Sporting Clubs and events
Arts & Culture initiatives
ELEVATE Sponsorship Program – OPENS 1 JULY 2026
Port of Portland is excited to introduce its FY27 ELEVATE Sponsorship Program
Applications are open across two funding rounds:
- 1 July to 31 December 2026 (applications must be received between 1 July – 31 July 2026)
- 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2027 will open on 1 January 2027 (applications must be received between 1 January – 31 January 2027)
Applications must be submitted before the event, with previous funding fully acquitted, applications will be assessed on a rolling basis until available funds are exhausted.
ENVIRONMENT SOCIAL GOVERNANCE (ESG)
ESG represents to Port of Portland a mindset within the organisation that the business, its Directors, Management and staff will all work in an ethical and sustainable manner.
In adopting these principles, POPL recognises that it has a responsibility to do the right thing in respect to caring for its staff, customers, the broader community and the environment it operates in.
To learn more about POPL’s ESG and our shared vision for sustainable performance CLICK HERE