CEF Applications Now Open

Applications are now open for the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund.

The fund will contribute $77,920 this year and is designed to share the financial benefits of the wind farm with not-for-profit community groups and organisations, associations, and clubs that make a positive difference and lasting contribution to communities near the Bango Wind Farm.

Eligible organisations with projects located within a 20km radius of the wind farm are invited to apply for grants from the fund.

Applications opened on the 1st of July and will close at 5pm on Monday the 28th of July.

To apply, download an application form and guidelines from the Hilltops Council website at hilltops.nsw.gov.au/bango-wind-farm/

**2024 Fund successful projects were: **

• Boorowa Ex Services Club - International Women’s Day 2025

• Boorowa Quick Shear - Boorowa Quick Shear 2024

• Boorowa Central & St Joseph’s Primary Schools - Boorowa Football/Netball Carnival Traffic Management

• Boorowa Central School - Student Wellbeing Project

• St Johns Anglican Church - Fellowship Meals

• Young Neighbourhood Centre Inc. - Off the Beaten Track, Boorowa & Surrounds

• Boorowa Irish Woolfest - Boorowa Irish Woolfest 2025

• Boorowa & District Historical Society & Museum - Protection of Historical Clothing

• Hilltops Youth Action Group - Boorowa & Rye Park Movie Nights

• St Joseph’s Primary School Boorowa - Boorowa Football/Netball Carnival First Aid & Portaloo’s

• Boorowa Rugby Clubs - Beer and Rugby Festival First Aid Supply

• Hilltops Arts Inc. - Unleash Boorowa’s Creative Power

• Carinya Court - Additional Units

• Boorowa Aged Care Facility - Modify Entrance Doors

• Boorowa Hostel Inc. - Multi-Purpose Hygiene Chair

• Lions Club of Boorowa Inc. - New Driver Reviver/Food Van Storage Shed

• Yass Valley Hilltops Trail Riders Club - Boorowa Adult Riding Club Camp

• Boorowa Ex Services Bowling Club - Replacement of Scoreboard

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• Grant / Funding