Community Fund

The CHWF Community Fund aims to share the benefits of Cattle Hill Wind Farm by investing in the communities around the wind farm. The Funds are intended to provide financial support to community groups, organisations and projects that provide a lasting benefit to a broad proportion of the local community.

The annual allocation of funding is a voluntary contribution from Cattle Hill Wind Farm.

Round Four - 2024

Round Four of the Community Fund will open from 27 August to midnight 8 October 2024.

In preparation, please familiarise yourself with the Community Fund Guidelines 2024.

When ready, access the application portal here.

GOOD LUCK!

Additional documents:

2024 Auspice Agreement Letter template

2024 Letter of Support template

Round Three - 2023

Round Three of the Community Fund opened on 31st July 2023 and closed on 24th September 2023. 

As a priority, communities supported are to be within the Central Highlands Local Government Area. Applications to support communities outside this area are welcomed and will be assessed on their merits.

We are happy to announce the winners of the Community Fund were:

  • Health Action Team Central Highlands (HATCH) – Ouse Walking Track
  • Jericho Fire Brigade – Communications Technology
  • Waddamana Stays – Portable Coffee Stand
  • Lions Club of Bothwell and Districts inc. – Local Community Shelter for New Seating
  • Steppes Community Hall – Maintenance
  • Westerway - Tyenna River Walk
  • Bothwell Wellness Group – Wellness Activities

Round Two - 2022

We were pleased to support six community projects with Round Two of the Cattle Hill Wind Farm Community Fund:

  • Great Lake Community Centre Extension Project.
  • Glenorchy Anglers Club - replacement of water tank at fishing shack.
  • Health Action Team Central Highlands (HATCH).  Supporting the Central Highlands meal delivery program.
  • Central Highlands - Training and Skill development and workshops for local residents.
  • Central Highlands School Breakfast Program.
  • Pilot program for youth and adults mental health community sports for high school students and adults in the Central Highlands.

Round One - 2021

Steppes Hall

Members of The Great Lakes Community Centre

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CHWF was pleased to support five community projects through the inaugural round of the Community Fund in 2021:

  • Steppes Hall - Maintenance
  • Bothwell Golf Club - Storage facility
  • Bothwell Golf Club - Youth training
  • Great Lakes Community Centre, Greenhouse & Men’s Shed
  • Bothwell Wellness Group - Weekly exercise class

Cattle Hill Wind Farm would like to thank the members of the assessment panel for their valued input and collaboration during the process.