Since our community sponsorships program started in 2018, we've invested more than one million dollars in the local communities that host our operations. 

Scroll below to learn more about where we offer sponsorships, eligibility information and how to apply.

Western Downs and Banana Shires

CS Energy provides sponsorships in three funding rounds each financial year in the communities that surround Kogan Creek Power Station in the Western Downs and Callide Power Station in Central Queensland.

Our sponsorships typically range from $1,000 to $20,000 and are awarded to projects that we believe will have a lasting, positive impact on the community.

We've been part of these regions for many years and are proud to help build more vibrant, liveable communities.

Investment focus areas

To be eligible for a CS Energy sponsorship, your community project or event must align with one or more of our investment areas of focus:

• Safety and environment
• Social and community development
• Education
• Culture and art
• Active and healthy communities 
• Indigenous

Eligibility information

Not-for-profit groups are encouraged to apply, including schools or educational institutions, organisations, clubs, associations and charities. CS Energy also encourages applications for projects that advance outcomes for Indigenous peoples and communities, and improves understanding of Indigenous culture. 

Your project or event must be located within the Western Downs or Banana Shire Regional Council areas.

For more information, please read our Sponsorship Guidelines (PDF 2.1MB).

Funding rounds in FY2025

Previous recipients

Since 2018, we've sponsored more than 100 local organisations. Visit the Past recipients page to see who we've helped.

Greenbank Battery Community Benefit Fund

In 2024, CS Energy established a Community Benefit Fund for the Greenbank Battery.

The Community Benefit Fund has been set up to invest in and support projects, events or initiatives that support the Greenbank community and surrounding suburbs.

Through the Greenbank Battery Community Benefit Fund, $20,000 will be awarded annually from 2024 to 2026. 

The $20,000 can be awarded to an individual applicant or across several applications.

Investment focus areas

To be eligible for the Greenbank Battery Community Benefit Fund, the application must demonstrate how it aligns with at least one of CS Energy’s community investment areas:

• Safety and environment
• Social and community development
• Education
• Culture and art
• Active and healthy communities
• Indigenous

Eligibility information

The fund is open to not-for-profit groups such as:

• schools, P&Cs, or educational institutions
• charities
• environmental organisations
• sporting clubs
• industry or business associations
• Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisations.

For more information, please read our Greenbank Sponsorship Guidelines (PDF 218.7KB).

Funding rounds

The Greenbank Battery Community Benefit Fund closed on 8 March 2024.