Our Community Funds and Sponsorships

We are committed to supporting our Communities.

We aim to foster lasting relationships with community organisations by funding local initiatives and local not-for-profit organisations. 

Iberdrola Australia sponsors community projects that aim to make a positive difference in the areas of education, fire and police departments, social welfare, country shows, indigenous groups, sports clubs, art festivals and youth programs.

 

Community Fund and Sponsorship Application Guidelines

The following guidelines apply to all community fund and sponsorship applications except Bodangora Wind Farm and Cherry Tree Wind Farm Community Funds. 

Eligibility Criteria

Applications for funding will be considered from organisations that:

  • Deliver social or environmental projects or services to residents in the community.
  • Have a proven track record of achievement and sound project management, or are otherwise able to show the capacity to achieve their stated aims and objectives.
  • Have similar objectives as Iberdrola Australia’s Community and Stakeholder Engagement Policy that are in line with socially and environmentally responsible practices.
Application Requirements

When making the application, the organisation should:

  • Identify specific objectives or problems and present respective plans and solutions.
  • Show that the project is planned around an achievable timetable and budget.
  • Be able to demonstrate that the project is directed at solving problems in a sustainable way rather than providing short-term relief from symptoms or long-term dependency.

Applications should outline what evidence will be provided to demonstrate that funds were spent on the project.

Selection Criteria

Although the decision to fund any project will be made at the discretion of the relevant fund or sponsorship committee, there are several circumstances where the committee will not approve funding. This list is not exhaustive, but these circumstances include where the proposed funding:

  • Is salary/remuneration/profit based.
  • Is for a single person – unless the Committee believes the greater community will benefit significantly from the funding.
  • Is religious or political in nature.
  • Requires ongoing funding for sustainability.
  • Supports beauty pageants or similar contests.
  • Provides gambling or games of chance.
  • Does not reflect community standards.
  • Denigrates, excludes or offends minority groups.
  • Is not environment-friendly.

Our Community Funds and Sponsorships

The Bodangora Community Fund is administered by Dubbo Regional Council’s Community and Recreation Division who can be contacted for details of how to apply for funding at:

The Bodangora Wind Farm Community Fund allocates a minimum of $50,000 of community funding each year. This arrangement is in place for at least the first 25 years of the operation of the wind farm, until 2044. 

Iberdrola Australia also contributes $17,000 each year to the Bodangora Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund which sponsors local events.  The Community Enhancement Fund is managed and distributed by Infigen and can be applied for via the application button below.

Iberdrola Australia contributes $42,000 per year to the Capital Wind Farm Community Fund. The CCC meets on a quarterly basis and is involved in assessing the Community Fund applications.

Iberdrola Australia has established a community benefit fund which is administered by Blayney Shire Council. We will make six-monthly contributions to the fund for the next 25 years.

Monies from the Flyers Creek Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund will be distributed via Blayney Shire Council’s Financial Assistance Program for the following categories:

  • Recurrent financial assistance
  • Non-recurrent financial assistance (excluding private industry community funding)
  • Non-recurrent financial assistance (requiring matching funding)
  • Flagship annual community project funding
  • Sporting related financial assistance

Read more and apply here: https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/our-community/grants-scholarships-and-awards/community-financial-assistance-program/community-financial-assistance-program

Applications are assessed by a committee and recommendations are then endorsed by Council.  Applications for the next round of funding will be called in November 2022.

Iberdrola Australia contributes $45,000 each year to the Lake Bonney Wind Farm Community Fund. The Community Fund Committee reviews and approves fund applications four times a year. 

The Walkaway Wind Farm Community Fund allocates $15,000 of community funding each year. The Walkaway Wind Farm Community Fund Committee reviews and approves sponsorship applications four times a year.

In addition to our specific wind farm Community Funds, Iberdrola Australia considers applications for sponsorships from our broader communities.

Sponsorships are subject to the same eligibility guidelines as our Community Funds. 

Submit an application for Community Fund or Sponsorship