2024 Ross River Solar Farm Community Grants Program (CEF)

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at midnight 31 May 2024 (AEST).

This Community Grants Program is administered by Community Enterprise Foundation and made possible by the generous support of the Ross River Solar Farm Pty Ltd.

Ross River Solar Farm Community Grants Program will support projects and initiatives which will benefit communities in the Townsville Council Area

Selection Criteria:

Charitable and Not-for-profit Organisations can apply for projects and activities that offer clear public benefit for the community, contributing to at least one of the following areas:

  • Community Diversity: Support for projects that encourage communities to connect and be inclusive of gender, cultures, age groups, nationalities and abilities. This includes events that celebrate culture and traditions, projects that aim to improve multicultural infrastructure, provide support for disadvantaged groups, achieve gender equality, or initiatives that seek to address social isolation and improve access and opportunity for everyone.
  • Sustainability and Environment: Support for projects that seek to build or enhance community sustainability or the local environment, in particular through the use of renewables, the reduction of waste or via protection of the environment. This includes solar panel installation, recycling at events, school education programs, community gardens and environmental preservation programs.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Support for projects that seek to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community. This may include physical or mental health programs, initiatives that aim to improve sports participation and access, sporting facility upgrades and education programs.
  • Community Participation and Pride: Support for projects that encourage greater community participation and/or seek to recognize and celebrate the unique attributes of the region. This includes community volunteering initiatives, playground / public space enhancements, community festivals and events and local heritage preservation.

Funding:

Total Funding pool available: $20,000 (Grants up to $5,000)

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For queries about the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please contact the Foundation team on 1300 304 541 during business hours or email foundation.mailbox@bendigoadelaide.com.au and quote your submission number.

Click here to view the guidelines.

If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

NAVIGATING (MOVING THROUGH) THE APPLICATION FORM

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SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION

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ATTACHMENTS AND SUPPORT DOCUMENTS

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You need to allow enough time for each file to upload before trying to attach another file. Files can be up to 25MB each; however, we do recommend trying to keep files to a maximum of 5MB – the larger the file, the longer the upload time.

COMPLETING AN APPLICATION IN A GROUP/TEAM

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