Application Form. Applying for Brighter Futures funding. Areas of focus. Communities of interest. Eligibility requirements

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1 Applying for Brighter Futures funding Arrow Energy understands that our long term success is closely linked to the social wellbeing of the communities in which we live and operate in. Brighter Futures allows us to work in conjunction with local organisations and service providers to supply funding for projects and initiatives that will develop stronger, more sustainable communities. Areas of focus Brighter Futures focuses on three key areas. Applicants need to demonstrate how their project, event or initiative aligns with at least one of these areas of focus: Communities of interest Health and Safety promoting Arrow s commitment to safety, healthy lifestyles and a liveable community Education building sustainable learning and employment opportunities Environment environmental awareness and initiatives that sustain and improve the environment. Brighter Futures supports applications that benefit the communities where Arrow Energy has operations or exploration activities. To check whether your application is geographically eligible, please contact Arrow Energy. Eligibility requirements Preference is given to applications that: build skills or capacity in the local community provide opportunities for community involvement address an identified area of need in the community continue to provide benefits after the project is complete and continue to be sustainable provide opportunities for Arrow Energy recognition and/or employee involvement. The Brighter Futures program does not fund the following: applications from individuals for private endeavours applications perceived to be delivering a political or religious message organisations who have already received support from Arrow Energy in the same calendar year requests for funding for large capital works or equipment Capital works refers to major structural facilities or infrastructure such as buildings, roads, sewers etc. However we will consider requests for minor capital works or equipment that have a direct health and safety, educational or environmental benefit and do not require ongoing maintenance, upgrades or associated items such as software. ongoing running costs including insurance or employee salaries accommodation, uniforms, transport, catering or entertainment non tied cash donations including prize money. If you are unsure whether your application falls into any of these categories, please contact us to discuss.

2 Funding timeframes The Brighter Futures program consists of three funding rounds per year that close on: Round 1 30 March Round 2 30 June Round 3 30 September Applications are then assessed by the Arrow Community Benefit Committees for each region and successful applicants are notified within six weeks of the round closure date. We typically advise applicants to apply one funding round ahead of their event. For example, for an event taking place on a date after Round 2 closes, the applicant should apply in Round 1.

3 Contact Details *all fields are mandatory *Contact name: *Position title within organisation: *Postal address: *Phone number: * Mobile number: Fax number: About the Organisation *Registered organisation name: *Registered organisation address: *ABN: *Please indicate if your organisation is: Not for profit Incorporated *Outline the broad objectives of the organisation including a brief history and organisational structure: (100 words max.) *Has the organisation applied for Brighter Futures funding before? Yes No *If yes, when and was the application successful? (20 words max)

4 About your Brighter Futures submission *Project/initiative name: *Date/s of project/initiative: *Value of grant requested: *Total value of project/initiative: *Which geographic area will benefit from the project/initiative: (Please list all suburbs and towns) *Please select the area(s) of benefit relevant for the project/initiative: Health and Safety Environment Education *Provide a detailed description of the project/initiative: (200 words max) *Outline the broad objectives and overall aim of the project/initiative: *Describe how the project/initiative will benefit the local community. Identify which community groups will benefit in terms of demographics and how:

5 (150 words max) *Indicate how the funds will be used as part of the project/initiative: *Please attach a budget for this project/initiative see sample budget as a guide. *If the application isn t for full funding for the project/initiative, please provide details of other sources of funding: Other funding sources Contribution *Does the project/initiative provide opportunities for Arrow Energy staff involvement? If yes, explain how.

6 *Is there opportunity for Arrow Energy s support to be recognised? e.g. Logo and organisation name to appear in event program/materials, media opportunities etc *It is mandatory that you attach any supporting evidence (maximum five pages separate to budget) you may have for the project/initiative. E.g. Advertisments, letters of recommendation, programs/brochures from past events. Declaration I, the undersigned, declare the information contained herein to be a correct and accurate description of our organisation and project. Name Title Signed Date Submitting your application Application forms should be returned by the closing date for each funding round. For further information about Brighter Futures, or to submit your application form, please phone brighterfutures@arrowenergy.com.au or post to: Attn: Brighter Futures C&SD, Arrow Energy GPO Box 5262 Brisbane QLD 4001