About the Haughton Sustainable Communities Fund Pacific Blue’s Haughton Sustainable Community Fund shares the benefits of the Haughton Solar Farm with the surrounding communities, providing long-lasting social, economic and environmental value that goes beyond the life of the solar farm. Since the commissioning of Haughton Solar Farm in 2019, the Fund has provided more than $300,000 to 52 local sustainable projects. Eligible community groups are encouraged to apply for project funding up to $10,000 from a pool of $80,000. The Haughton Sustainable Community Fund is open to community groups and not-for-profit organisations that serve: Ayr Brandon Clare Dalbeg Giru Home Hill Millaroo Organisations and projects do not necessarily need to be based in the fund area, but the proposed projects must operate in, and provide benefit to these communities to be eligible. Haughton Sustainable Communities Fund map (1.04 MB PDF) How to Apply From 29 April 2024 you can apply here by submitting the online application form along with your supporting documents to Pacific Blue. Applications close 5pm on Friday 24 May. Apply here Eligibility The project will directly benefit at least one of the local communities in the relevant Fund Area (as defined in the guidelines). Ensure that you read the Community Benefit Fund Program. Guidelines – Item 2 Eligibility for full details. Who can apply A not-for-profit organisation is an organisation that is not operating for the profit or gain (either direct or indirect) of its individual members, including: Incorporated Associations Committees of Management Unincorporated (Voluntary) Associations with an ABN and a formal constitution Co-operatives (that are defined as not-for-profit in their charter or constitution) Companies Limited by Guarantee. NFP organisations that do not yet have an ABN are eligible, but additional paperwork may be required if their proposed project is successful. Ensure that you read the Community Benefit Fund Program Guidelines – Item 2.3 Eligibility organisations for full details. Selection criteria Projects and initiatives considered for funding will be assessed against the selection criteria, including: Align with the Community Benefit Fund Program aims Identify community needs Have a clear, realistic, and feasible plan Outline a budget, prices, and alternatives Outline a management plan Innovation Ensure that you read the Community Benefit Fund Program Guidelines – Item 3 Selection criteria for full details. For more information about the Haughton solar farm, click here. Resources Our Commitment to Communities (55.45 KB) Community Benefit Fund Program – Guidelines (170.97 KB) Community Benefit Fund Program – Allocation Panel Terms of Reference (151.3 KB) Community Benefit Fund Program – Report Back Form (100.26 KB) Register your interest Areas of interest This will help us give you the information you are looking for. Which of our Community funds are you enquiring about? --select one--Clements Gap Sustainable Community FundCrowlands and Challicum Hills Sustainable Community FundGreat South West (Codrington / Yambuk) Sustainable Community FundGreat South West (Portland) Sustainable Community FundHaughton Sustainable Community FundTaralga Community Enhancement FundYaloak South Community FundGeneral enquiry Your message Name and details Enter your details so we know how to get in touch. Full name Email address Contact preferences Let us know the best way to get in touch with you. Preferred method of contact Email Phone Phone number Best time to contact you? Morning Afternoon Anytime (9am-5pm) This question is for testing whether or not you are a human visitor and to prevent automated spam submissions. Leave this field blank Contact Us We’re here for you via chat, email or phone, Monday to Friday. Ways to contact us