Council is always interested in hearing from local community groups and organisations who would like to partner with Council and discuss any ideas or visions they have for the region. Council may provide assistance with sourcing external grant funding including with assisting with your preparation of a grant application where applicable. We endeavour to provide community groups with advice on grant programs that meet their needs as they become available.
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Community Grants Open:
Essential Energy Grants
Our Essential Grants Program provides financial support to community groups across our network area, contributing to positive outcomes for regional communities.
The program supports community-based initiatives that align with the following categories:
⦁ Environment
⦁ Energy Transition
⦁ Education
⦁ Resilience
Key dates
Applications open
10am (AEDT) Monday, 3 February 2025
Applications close
5pm (AEDT), Monday, 31 March 2025
Final decisions and payments
May to June 2025
How to apply
- Confirm your group meets the eligibility criteria
- Prepare yourself with your project details, including obtaining quotes from two separate businesses to indicate the cost of your initiative
- Complete your application via the SmartyGrants platform between 3 February and 31 March 2025.
Community Grants NAB Foundation
The NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding of up to $25,000 for local projects that help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters.
NAB Foundation Community Grants support community-led projects that relate to the following categories:
Training and planning: Educational workshops, practical and strategic planning that help communities prepare for a natural disaster.
Community Recovery: Programs to enhance community connection, resilience and wellbeing post natural disaster.
Environment and wildlife: Restoration of damaged vegetation and habitat, and rehabilitation of injured wildlife.
Equipment and Infrastructure: Tools, equipment and infrastructure improvements that help communities withstand natural disasters or recover in their aftermath.
How to apply
Click HERE to apply!
Telstra Connected Communities Grant
200,000 to 27 community groups across Australia as part of Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant.
Grants up to $10,000 available for not-for-profit community organisations that provide access to information, technology, education and facilities to help strengthen regional communities and build digital capability.
Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant aims to deliver $600,000 in support to regional communities over three years.
How to apply
Click HERE to apply!
Gunning Small Grants Program | Gunning Wind Farm | ACCIONA Energía Community
ACCIONA Energia invites applications from community groups and organisations who wish to contribute to the sustainable development of their communities to apply for grant funding, with individual grants of up to $10,000 available to support impactful local initiatives.
How to apply
Click HERE to apply!
Alinta Energy – Community Grants Program
Overview
This program aims to make a positive and lasting contribution across the community.
Grants of up to $20,000 are available.
A total funding pool of $500,000 is available per year from 2020-25, allocated as follows:
- Community partnerships: Up to $250,000 per annum to be provided to national organisations and is distributed via a restricted tender process.
- Grants and donations: Up to $250,000 per annum to be provided to grass roots organisations and is distributed via an open biannual community grant application process and via direct donations from the power stations.
How to apply
Click HERE to apply!
Cullerin Range Wind Farm Community Fund
Overview
Energy Developments Limited (EDL) is pleased to advise that the Cullerin Range Wind Farm Community Fund funding round is open for applications and will close at 5.00pm on Friday 9 May 2025.
Cullerin Range Wind Farm is owned and operated by EDL.
The Cullerin Range Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that contribute to neighbouring communities within 20kms of the wind farm.
The Guidelines and Application Form are available at the following links or on the Council website under Community/Grants:
- Cullerin Range Wind Farm Community Fund Guidelines
- Cullerin Range Wind Farm Community Fund Application Form
Applications may be submitted by post to PO Box 42, Gunning, NSW, 2581 or emailed to council@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply
Click HERE to apply
Crookwell II Wind Farm Grants
Overview
Upper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Crookwell II Wind Farm Community Fund funding round is open for applications and will close at 5.00pm on Friday 9 May 2025.
The Crookwell II Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that contribute to neighbouring communities within 20kms of the wind farm.
The Guidelines and Application Form are available at the following links or on the Council website under Community/Grants:
Crookwell II Wind Farm Community Fund Application Form
Crookwell II Wind Farm Community Fund Guidelines
Applications may be submitted by post to PO Box 42, Gunning, NSW, 2581 or emailed to council@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply
Click HERE to apply
Gullen Range Wind Farm Grants
Overview
Upper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund funding round is open for applications and will close at 5.00pm on Friday 9 May 2025.
The Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that contribute to neighbouring communities within 10kms of the wind farm.
The Guidelines and Application Form are available at the following links or on the Council website under Community/Grants:
- Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund Guidelines
- Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund Application Form
Applications may be submitted by post to PO Box 42, Gunning, NSW, 2581 or emailed to council@upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au.
How to apply
Click HERE to apply