Round Eight Community Fund 2026 will start in June
Applications for the Moorabool Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund and scholarships will open 1 June 2026.
Since commencing operation, the Moorabool Wind Farm has contributed over $1 million to local communities through a combination of grants, scholarship funding, and other community benefit programs.
Funding applications for Community Grants will be considered across for main sectors:
- Public Health and Wellbeing
- Environmental Sustainability
- Skills and Education
- Recreational and Cultural Activities
Applications for funding are open to any not-for-profit or incorporated community-based organisations with projects located up to 10 km from the wind farm. All applications will be assessed on their merits, based on related benefits to the community, perceived suitability, the applicant’s background and proximity to Moorabool Wind Farm. Assessment of applications will be undertaken by the Community Fund Committee, consisting of community representatives and representatives of Moorabool Wind Farm.
The Community Benefit Fund guidelines can be found below:
Moorabool Community Grant Guidelines 2026
Moorabool Community Scholarship Guidelines 2026
A range of other documents are available to assist applicants:
Auspice Agreement Letter Template
MWF Fund Letter of Support Template
MWF Community Fund Terms and Conditions
Links to apply are below through the SmartyGrants platform:
MWF Community Fund Application Portal
MWF Community Scholarship Application Portal
2025 Community Fund
The strategy for the 2025 Community Fund focussed on supporting a greater variety of initiatives across a broader geographical area to provide maximum benefit to the community. We are proud that we were able to support over 15 local initiatives covering:
- Education
- Landcare
- Emergency response
- Sporting clubs and facilities
- Local amenities
- Local events
- Special interest groups