About the Yaloak South Sustainable Community Fund Pacific Blue’s Yaloak South Sustainable Community Fund shares the benefits of Yaloak South Wind Farm with the surrounding communities, providing long-lasting social, economic and environmental value that goes beyond the life of the wind farm. Since the commissioning of Yaloak South Wind Farm in 2017, the Fund has provided more than $150,000 to 31 local sustainable projects. Eligible community groups and not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to apply for project funding of up to $10,000 from a pool of $31,000. The Yaloak South Sustainable Community Fund is open to community groups and not-for-profit organisations that serve: Glenmore Ount 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. Yaloak Sustainable Community Fund map. How to apply 2024 Fund applications open in July. Register now to submit your interest. Register 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. Community partnerships group Members of the local community serving on the Yaloak South Sustainable Community Fund Partnerships Group have been empowered to decide how funds made available by Pacific Blue should be allocated to local projects. If you are interested in serving on the Yaloak South Community Partnerships Group, please fill out an Expression of Interest Form and email it to [email protected]. For more information call 1800 730 734. For more information about Yaloak wind farm, click here. Documents Community Benefit Fund Program – Guidelines (170.97 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