Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund Invites Applications for its 2020 Grant

The Bald Hills Wind Farm Community Fund (BHWFCF) is inviting community projects benefiting the Tarwin Lower, Venus Bay and Walkerville districts to apply for its 2020 Grant.

The sole $25,000 grant is an exciting opportunity for local organisations to develop a significant project for their community.

“We are hoping that a grant of this size will encourage clubs and other organisations to collaborate and design a more ambitious project than they could have contemplated on their own,” explains the chair of the BHWFCF committee, Jan Martin. “It will also give the successful applicant leverage to obtain additional funds and support from other sources, such as local, state or federal government or philanthropic organisations. A collaborative approach with partners will be key to the success of any application.”

To help applicants avoid unnecessary paperwork, the Committee has divided the application process into two parts. Stage One requires applicants to submit a brief Expression of Interest outlining their project before 7 February 2020, and to meet with the Committee to discuss their proposal. Only those applicants whose projects satisfy the grant criteria will progress to Stage Two, which involves submitting a detailed Application Form before the closing date of 15 May 2020.

Since the fund was established in 2015, BHWF has contributed more than $125k benefitting more than 16 local community groups including sports clubs, arts and environmental groups, health and education.

Previous grants have funded upgrades to infrastructure at the Tarwin Recreational Reserve, Mechanics Hall, and Men’s Shed; mobility equipment for the Tarwin Lower and District Community Health Centre; IT resources and infrastructure improvements for the Tarwin Lower Primary School; arts projects such as the Venus Bay Water Tank Mural project and the Thirsty Works Gallery; and assistance to the Tarwin Wildlife Shelter, Watch for Wildlife and Community Bee Keeping.