Local community groups across the Horsham, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack Shires are invited to apply for the 2026 Murra Warra Wind Farm Community Grants.
Celebrating its sixth year of sharing benefits of the energy transition with local communities, the program is now open and offers small grants of up to $5,000 and large grants of up to $20,000 to support a wide range of community-driven projects.
Funding is available across five categories: sport and recreation; culture, diversity and arts; sustainable environment; social health and wellbeing; and education and training.
Squadron Energy Murra Warra Site Operations Manager Christopher Gulvin said the grants provide volunteer associations, clubs and community groups with practical funding to help turn good local ideas into reality.
“We’re proud to support projects that build connection and resilience across the region, whether that’s boosting wellbeing through sport, the arts and cultural programs, strengthening education and training outcomes, or helping local groups protect the environment.”
“We especially encourage First Nations organisations and first-time applicants to put their hand up—if you have a strong idea that will benefit the community, we want to hear from you,” Mr Gulvin said.
Wimmera Southern Mallee Development (WSMD) is the administrator of the Murra Warra Wind Farm Community Grants program, on behalf of Squadron Energy.
“Murra Warra Wind Farm has become an established part of the region, and this grants program is one of the practical ways local communities see benefits flowing back,” CEO of Wimmera Southern Mallee Development, Chris Sounness said.
“Each year we see a wide range of ideas come forward from community groups, from sport and recreation through to education, environment and wellbeing initiatives. The strength of the program is that the ideas come from the community itself.”
“With WSMD administering the program and an independent panel assessing applications, we’re focused on making the process fair, transparent and accessible for groups across Horsham, Hindmarsh and Yarriambiack,” Mr Gulvin said.
“Importantly, the grants are assessed by an independent panel made up of local council representatives and community members from across the region. That process helps ensure funding decisions reflect local priorities and are made in a fair and transparent way.”
“Over the past four years the program has supported projects that strengthen local organisations and community life across the region, and we’re looking forward to seeing the next round of ideas come forward.”
Please note that each group is eligible to submit one application under one category.
For more details, including selection criteria and how to apply, visit www.wsm.org.au.