Project leaders applying for a grant need to align with at least one of Bulgana Green Power Hub owner Neoen Australia’s community growth focus areas: environmental sustainability – inspiring participation, development and uptake of new technologies and ideas; health and wellbeing – contributing to improved health and wellbeing outcomes in regional communities; strong connected communities – encouraging community participation, involvement and connection; sport and recreation – increasing participation in sport and recreational activities; arts and culture – fostering creativity and connection in the community through art and culture activities or programs; skills, education and training – addressing skills development and adding value to educational opportunities.
Northern Grampians mayor Murray Emerson said Neoen Australia was committed to contributing to the municipality 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 the council,” he said.
“A community advisory panel is being established to ensure 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.”
Applications for places on the advisory panel close on May 14.
People can visit website www.ngshire.vic.gov.au, call the council’s community development officer Rachel Whittaker on 5358 8700 or email rachel.whittaker@ngshire.vic.gov.au for more information.
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