Community groups across the Yass Valley are invited to apply for funding through the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund.

Established in accordance with the approved Development Consent and relevant Voluntary Planning Agreement (VPA), the Fund ensures that the financial benefits of renewable energy development are shared with the local community.

Delivered by Squadron Energy Pty Ltd, the Fund supports community groups, non-for-profit organisations, associations, clubs and individuals undertaking projects that deliver lasting benefits to communities within a 20km radius of the Bango Wind Farm.

The Committee is seeking to fund projects that fall within one or more of the following areas: 

• Health and Welfare
• Environment
• Sport or Recreation
• Culture and The Arts
• Education and Training
• First Nations
• Economic Development
• Tourism Development
• Community Development

Individuals, businesses and non-profit organisations within a 20km of the wind farm are eligible to apply for funds from the Fund. Applications must relate to an identified individual or community need in the surrounding wind farm area. Applicants must demonstrate how the funding will benefit the community directly or indirectly within their application. Funding is restricted to projects or events in the Yass Valley local government area per the condition of the development approval.

Applications must fall within the Yass Valley Council Local Government Area (LGA) and must be located within a 20km radius of the BWF boundary (please see attached map) and includes the following townships:

• Binalong
• Bowning.

• Address: PO Box 6 Yass 2582 NSW
• Email: council@yass.nsw.gov.au