Hilltops Council would like to invite members from the Boorowa community to nominate for the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund Committee, along with Squadron Energy and Hilltops Council representatives.
The fund is designed to share the financial benefits of the wind farm with not-for-profit groups, associations and clubs that make a positive difference in the local community.
The Bango Community Enhancement Fund Committee will be appointed to assess all applications and to help determine how best to allocate funds for communities around the wind farm.
The fund’s key objective is to provide financial support to not-for-profit community groups and organisations working to make a positive and lasting contribution to regional communities near the Bango Wind Farm.
Who can apply for funding? Individuals, charitable or non-profit organisations within 20km of the Bango Wind Farm can apply for funds from the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund.
Applications must relate to an identified individual or community need in the surrounding wind farm area in Hilltops Council’s LGA.
Bango Wind Farm is located 14km south of Boorowa and 30km north of Yass By investing in these diverse projects, the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund seeks to leave a legacy and contribute to the well-being and sustainable growth of the Hilltops region.
Proposed Fund Grant Round Timeline
• Council Meeting in May or June to ratify the committee and schedule to Council
• The grant round opens on Tuesday, July 1st 2025
• The grant round closes at midnight on July 31st 2025
• Council Meeting for endorsement, August 2025.
All enquiries or requests for information should be directed to: Hilltops Council Phone: 1300 445 586 Email: mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au
Expression of Interest Submissions
To submit an Expression of Interest, complete the EOI Form and attach a supporting letter demonstrating your understanding of the region’s demographics, and socio-economic challenges. Either email to mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au or via post to Locked Bag 5, Young NSW 2586 no later than 5pm Friday 16 May 2025.
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