ExxonMobil has a long-standing tradition of investing in the community.  Worldwide ExxonMobil contributed US$133 million to community projects in 2005. The purpose of ExxonMobil's contributions program is to meet the important community needs in ways that are compatible with our business interests. The Australian program gives priority to projects that have either a Victorian or National focus, or local community projects that are located near one of our major areas of operations:

• Longford/Sale (Gippsland, Victoria)
• Long Island Point/Hastings (Western Port, Victoria)
• Barry Beach (South Gippsland, Victoria)
• Altona and Yarraville (Melbourne, Victoria)

Priority Interests

• Health (including community safety)
• Education
• Environment

Community support projects and the arts are also supported.

We seek to fund specific community projects (not general fund raising appeals or discretionary funding) with defined budget items. Projects that demonstrate broad community benefits are highly regarded. We favour projects where the company and the community group can develop a close working relationship.

Exclusions

The Contributions Program does not support overseas projects, travel grants, political donations, religious donations, individuals, private enterprises, sport, international aid, conferences, ongoing salaries, one-off campaigns, multi-sponsor arrangements, organisation operating costs, projects that are ongoing or capital expenses. The Contributions Program provides financial support only and excludes fuel or equipment donations. Organisations must be not-for-profit.

Our contributions program is not used to promote product sales or specific brand recognition.

We do not support local organisations unless they are geographically located in an area where we have significant facilities or numbers of employees.

Applications

Written requests are required and there are no application forms or deadlines. The assessment process is ongoing from February to November. Applications should be sent to:

ExxonMobil Australia
Public Affairs
GPO Box 400
Melbourne VIC 3001

Accountability

A funding agreement or contract is required. Community groups receiving support are required to provide a project report on funded activities and an expenditure statement.

Availability of Funds

Funds for new projects are limited. Only a small number of new projects can be supported each year as we give preference to existing successful community partnerships.