The Community Benefit Fund is open from 3 June to 31 July 2024.
Neoen Australia, owner of Bulgana Green Power Hub (BGPH), is committed to contributing to the Northern Grampians Shire community by providing financial support to community groups and organisations to build capacity and grow the region. Each year, the BGPH Community Fund will commit $120,000 through an open and competitive grant process administered by the Northern Grampians Shire Council.
Small grants up to $5,000 and large grants up to $20,000 are available each financial year. Grants over $5,000 are required to match the funding amount dollar for dollar.
Find out more
Did you know the key factors of writing a successful application include; understanding the grants purpose, eligibility criteria, expectations and knowing that the project idea aligns with the intention of the funding stream. To help you write a thorough and meaningful application you are invited to come along to an information session at:
- St Arnaud on Monday 17 June at 12pm or 5:30pm in the Community Room at the St Arnaud Town Hall.
- Stawell on Tuesday 18 June at 5:30pm or Wednesday 19 June at 12:00pm at the Stawell Library.
Contact Rachel Whittaker for more information on 03 5358 0512 or by email at community@ngshire.vic.gov.au
The BGPH Community Advisory Group
It is time to pull together a new Community Advisory Group. Northern Grampians Shire Council on behalf of Neoen are looking for three enthusiastic community members to volunteer their time to ensure the funds committed by the organisation to support community groups and grow the capacity of the region are allocated in a consistent, fair, and transparent manner.
Expressions of interest close 17 June.
If you are interested have a read of the information in the tab below.