Bulgana Green Power Hub Community Fund opens 19 April
Published on 12 April 2021
Groups can apply for grants ranging from small one-off grants of $5,000 for projects that do not require matching dollar-for-dollar funding contributions up to large grants of $20,000 requiring matching contributions. These larger grants are dependent on the individual application (project) and available funding at the time and matching contributions can be from the community group or from another confirmed grant.
Projects applying for a grant need to align with at least one of Neoen’s community growth focus areas:
• Environmental sustainability
o inspiring participation, development and uptake of new technologies and ideas
• Health and Wellbeing
o contributing to improved health and wellbeing outcomes in regional communities
• Strong connected communities
o encouraging community participation, involvement and connection
• Sport and recreation
o increasing participation in sport and recreational activities
• Arts and culture
o fostering creativity and connection in the community through art and culture activities or programs
• Skills, education and training
o addressing local skills development and adding value to educational opportunities
The Mayor of the Northern Grampians Shire Council, Cr Murray Emerson, said “Neoen Australia, owner of Bulgana Green Power Hub, is committed to contributing to the Northern Grampians Shire community by providing financial support to community groups to build capacity and grow the region.
Neoen commits $120,000 annually to this fund which is distributed by Council. A Community Advisory Panel is established to ensure that the fund complies with all legal and regulatory requirements and that the funds are allocated in a consistent, fair and transparent manner. The Panel also ensures that projects funded meet the funding eligibility criteria.
I encourage groups to find out more. Visit www.ngshire.vic.gov.au for more information including eligibility criteria and application forms.”