Sponsorship
Local groups, clubs, schools and organisations are invited to apply for funding from The Pines Wind Farm early sponsorship program. Organisations in the Oberon Local Government Area, plus the suburbs of Triangle Flat, Bald Ridge and Abercrombie River, are eligible for $1,000 to $5,000 in funding.
What sponsorship is available?
Financial support is available for opportunities which will benefit local communities near The Pines Wind Farm investigation area. This includes health and social welfare, safety, environmental, educational, youth projects, sport and recreation, culture, the arts and economic development.
During the planning and approvals phase of the project, there is $50,000 per financial year, available over two funding rounds. $20,000 was awarded during the first round of funding.
When do applications close?
The next two rounds of funding are:
ROUND 2
- Applications to be submitted by 5pm 28 February 2025
- Total funds available $30,000
- Successful applicants notified by 31 March 2025
ROUND 3
- Applications to be submitted by 5pm 31 August 2025
- Total funds available $25,000.
- Successful applicants notified by 30 September 2025
How to apply
Once you check the eligibility of your organisation and project (please download the sponsorship form and check), you can apply in the following ways.
1. Submit a sponsorship application form online
2. Submit a sponsorship application by email
1. Download and fill in the sponsorship form
2. Send the form by the due date to contact@thepineswindfarm.com.au .
Future sponsorship
If the wind farm is approved, community sponsorship opportunities will continue as part of The Pines Wind Farm Community Benefit program throughout construction and operation of the project.