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We are committed to providing financial support to the local community via the Dundonnell Wind Farm Community Fund. The aim of the Community Fund is to support small, non-profit organisations and individuals in and around the DDWF area by funding projects, goods or services that benefit the broader community.

Please use this page to read about the application guidelines for both the Dundonnell Wind Farm Community and Education Funds, along with the respective downloadable application forms.

The Dundonnell Wind Farm Community Fund

The Dundonnell Community Fund has an annual budget of $50,000.

The fund is open for applications over two rounds each year:

  • Round 1: 1st January - 31st March
    • Successful applications awarded in April
  • Round 2: 1st July - 31st October
    • Successful applications awarded in November

Please find below all the information you need to submit an application.

Should you have any questions, direct enquiries to 1800 WE TILT (938 458) or DDWFcommunityfund@tiltrenewables.com

Funding for Dundonnell Public Hall restoration

Tilt Renewables committed to providing $50,000 annually for the life of the Project, commencing at the commercial operations date of the Dundonnell Wind Farm.

The Moyne Shire Council has approved the request from the community for an interest-free loan of $250,000 for the Dundonnell Hall Committee for the development of a shared meeting facility and CFA Shed at the existing site of the Dundonnell Public Hall.

Voted on and endorsed by the DDWF Community Fund Committee, for a period of 10 years, 50% of the Dundonnell Wind Farm Community Fund ($25,000 per annum) will be set aside for the purpose of servicing the loan.

Commencing from early 2024, the DDWF Community Fund will continue to operate with two application periods for the remaining $25,000. Grants will still be advertised for up to $25,000 in Round 1, however the Round 2 application period may not have the equivalent of funding available.

The DDWF Community Fund is administered by the DDWF Community Fund Committee. (See section below)

Dundonnell Wind Farm Education Fund

Applications for the education fund are now open.

The application period runs from 1 September - 31 October with successful applications awarded in November.

Tilt Renewables has committed to providing $15,000 annually for the life of the Project, commencing at the commercial operations date of the Dundonnell Wind Farm. The DDWF Education Fund recognises the importance of access to education and training for all ages. The outcome must be that the funds have supported an individual/s, a program or a not-for-profit organisation in achieving an educational benefit.

The fund is open to people of all ages and administered by the Community Fund Committee.

Please find below all the information you need to submit an application.

Should you have any questions, direct enquiries to 1800 WE TILT (938 458) or DDWFcommunityfund@tiltrenewables.com

Dundonnell Wind Farm Community Fund Committee

The Fund provides funds for community projects and initiatives in the area and is administered by the DDWF Community Fund Committee, made up of six civic-minded community members who have a good understanding of the region’s demographics; its socio-economic challenges and where additional support may be required.

The members are:

  • Danielle Blomeley (Chair)
  • Greg Grant
  • Tim Hill
  • Susan Kosch
  • Andy Lamont
  • Trish Wynd

Tilt Renewables has faith in the local knowledge of the community members to deliberate on the allocation of the funds. All decisions of the Committee are final.

The Committee can be contacted by email at: DDWFcommunityfund@tiltrenewables.com

The area covered by the DDWF Community Fund and Education Fund is an approximate boundary line, roughly out to 30km, covering the following townships:

  • Darlington
  • Derrinallum
  • Dundonnell
  • Lake Bolac
  • Mortlake
  • Nerrin Nerrin
  • Pura Pura
  • Streatham
  • Vite Vite
  • Woorndoo