Deadline: 16-Sep-22
The Upper Lachlan Shire Council is accepting applications for its Biala Wind Farm Community Fund to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that contribute to neighbouring communities within 5kms of the wind farm.
The Community Fund will provide financial contributions to community projects and initiatives such as equipment purchases, facility construction, renovation/rehabilitation projects, new programs or special funding that will enhance the community’s quality of life and wellbeing.
Eligibility Criteria
- The eligible target community for the Community Fund includes:
- Community groups, projects/programs or facilities (Not for Profit) that are located within, or provided a direct benefit to, the community within a 5km radius of the Project.
- Eligible property owner and resident applications would be given preference, however, non-permanent residents who work within the area and property owners who do not reside within the area are considered members of the community and are encouraged to apply.
- The target community excludes:
- Landowners who have granted a lease or easement to the wind farm owner.
- The purpose of the Community Fund is ‘to broaden the benefits of the wind farm within the local community’. Therefore, landowners who already benefit through lease and easement payments from the wind farm owner are excluded from the target community for the CEP.
For more information, visit https://www.upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au/news/biala-wind-farm-community-fund-2022/2023-applications-now-open