On 21 March 2024, Council endorsed changes to the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund. This fund is now available to the whole Snowy Monaro local government area (LGA).
The Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund is a condition of the State Government approved Boco Rock Wind Farm project. The funding operates on an annual timetable and is offered once a year to eligible applicants whose project or event will benefit the Snowy Monaro.
There is approximately $240,000* of funding available.
*This amount is based of the total amount of funding available from the 2023 round. Funding is subject to CPI. An amount for the 2024 round will be confirmed following the release of the June quarter CPI.
Community Membership
This year, membership on the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund Committee is open to members from the whole Snowy Monaro LGA. Community members serve a two-year term on this committee. Members will be required to attend the two annual meetings and may be invited to attend openings of projects, or events, as a representative of the Boco Rock Enhancement Fund.
Key dates
- Expressions of interest will be accepted from interested community members between Wednesday 27 March and Friday 19 April 2024
- Boco Rock Sub Committee receive all applications for consideration on Wednesday 24 April 2024
- The Sub Committee meet on Tuesday 14 May 2024 to determine the six community members on the Enhancement Fund Committee
- Notification of membership outcomes commences on Friday 17 May 2024
To apply, interested community members should submit a short expression of interest, addressing your experience and reasons for applying for membership on the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund Committee.
Expressions of interest should be addressed to the Boco Rock Sub Committee, Attention Governance.
Enhancement Funding
Applications for the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund will be accepted from eligible applications from Monday 29 April to Friday 7 June 2024.
Key dates:
- Support and quotes from Council Monday 1 April to Friday 31 May 2024
- Applications will be received by Council between Monday 29 April and Friday 7 June 2024
- Committee meets to receive all application for consideration on Tuesday 2 July 2024, and have a two-week review period concluding on Friday 12 July 2024
- Committee meets to determine allocation of funding on Tuesday 6 August 2024.
- Notification of application outcomes commences Friday 9 August 2024
- Payments will be processes to successful applicants in September
Please ensure you include all supporting documents when you submit your application.
Key information
Contacting Council
You must allow 10 working days for Council staff to respond to your request.
Renovating a council asset
If the project is to renovate or make physical changes to a Council asset (including Crown land managed by Council) you must obtain Council’s consent as the owners of the land. A copy of the written response from the relevant Council officer and a completed Facilities Implication Form(PDF, 1MB) must be attached.
Holding an event
If the application is to hold an event, you are required to attach a copy of the Notice of Intention to Organise an Event(PDF, 82KB) form submitted to Council.
How to apply
Eligible applicants must complete an application form, addressing all required information. Applicants may apply online or download a PDF form to fill out.
Online Application Form
PDF Application Form(PDF, 522KB)
How to submit your application
- Ensure your contact details are correct
- Ensure all sections/fields (relevant to your request) are complete
- Include all supporting documents
- Complete section 7 and sign the form
- If you are emailing your application to Council, please ensure the subject of your e-mail states 'Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund'*
- Submit completed form, and all supporting documents, to Council:
- Hand in your application to one of our friendly Customer Service Officers at a Council office.
*If you do not include a reference to Boco Rock community enhancement fund in your email subject, or you attach your application as part of another email trail, your application may be missed. If council misses your application, because it was unidentifiable, it will not be considered for funding in this year’s program.
For more information on how to apply or submission requirements, please refer to the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund Guidelines(PDF, 665KB).
Should you have any questions regarding the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund, please contact the Governance Team on 1300 345 345 or email council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au.
Applications submitted after the closing date, Friday 7 June 2024 will not be considered.
The Enhancement Fund committee has been formed to inform the distribution of funds. The committee consists of 11 members;
- Six community representatives
- The Mayor
- Two Councillors
- One CWP Representative
- SMRC CEO
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Position |
Mayor Hanna |
Chairperson |
Councillor Hopkins |
SMRC Councillor Representative |
Councillor Stewart |
SMRC Councillor Representative |
David Hogan |
SMRC Chief Executive Officer |
David Laing |
CWP Renewables Representative
(Boco Rock Wind Farm)
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Community Members TBA |
Funding application forms