The aim of the community fund will be to provide funds to enhance and enrich community initiatives throughout the local community.

The fund supports community projects and initiatives within 50km of the 450-megawatt wind farm.

There is a total annual commitment of $200,000 including $150,000 for community grants and $50,000 dedicated to scholarships, which will open later in the year.

The fund begins at the commencement of construction and will continue throughout the project lifetime.

Communities to be supported are to be within 50km radius of the CCWF turbines (see Appendix 1). Priority will be given to areas closer to the wind farm. The fund area may be reviewed in subsequent funding years.

Project areas

• Public health and wellbeing
• Environmental sustainability
• Skills and Education
• Recreation and cultural activities

Applicants must be one of the following:

• Not-for-profit organisation.
• Have a valid ABN. If no valid ABN applicant needs a project partner or auspice who has an ABN and is willing to support your project.
• Individuals with the backing of an eligible organisation.
• Individual applicants (e.g. for scholarship) must meet set criteria.

The Fund will not support applications from: 

• Individuals (excepting scholarships, or with the backing of an eligible organisation). 
• Political organisations or campaigns. 
• Religious activities. 
• An organisation’s ongoing operational costs (rent, salaries etc.). 
• Private companies or commercial entities. 
• Activities which encourage the irresponsible use of alcohol/drugs/gambling. 
• Activities which are usually exclusively funded by government. 
• Activities which provide a direct financial benefit to employees of CCWF, or contractors. 
• Applications seeking retrospective funding.

• Email: info@clarkecreekwindandsolar.com.au