Community groups are invited to apply for support through the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund, which opened to applications on Monday 1 July 2025.
Bango Wind Farm is situated 14 kilometres south of Boorowa and 30 kilometres north of Yass. It is the third-largest operational wind farm in New South Wales. The 244MW wind farm produces enough electricity to power 144,000 homes, preventing 543,000 tonnes of carbon emissions annually.
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.
The Bango Community Enhancement Fund Committee has been appointed and is tasked with reviewing all applications and determining the most effective allocation of funds.
Eligible organisations with projects located within a 20km radius of the wind farm are invited to apply for grants from the fund. Applications close at 5:00 pm on Monday 28 July.
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Key dates include:
• Monday 1 July 2025 - Applications open
• Monday 28 July 2025 - Applications close
• Thursday 28 August 2025 - Successful applicants will be notified
To apply, please download an application form and guidelines from the Hilltops Council website (these documents will be available as of Monday 1 July) at https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/bango-wind-farm/
Congratulations to the previous successful project recipients of the 2024 Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund:
• Boorowa Ex Services Club - International Women’s Day 2025
• Boorowa Quick Shear - Boorowa Quick Shear 2024
• Boorowa Central and 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 and Surrounds
• Boorowa Irish Woolfest - Boorowa Irish Woolfest 2025
• Boorowa and District Historical Society and Museum - Protection of Historical Clothing
• Hilltops Youth Action Group - Boorowa and Rye Park Movie Nights
• St Joseph’s Primary School Boorowa - Boorowa Football/Netball Carnival First Aid and 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
By investing in these diverse projects, the Bango Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund aims to leave a legacy and contribute to the wellbeing and sustainable development of the Hilltops region.
