Community Benefit Fund

In 2026, the SEC Delburn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund will invest $150,000 in the communities surrounding the wind farm.

Applications for the Fund will open on Thursday 17 September 2026 and close on Friday 30 October 2026

Grants of up to $25,000 will support projects that strengthen local communities, enhance community facilities, build resilience and contribute to positive social, environmental and economic outcomes across the region.

The fund is focused on supporting organisations and projects within communities in the vicinity of the SEC Delburn Wind Farm, including those across the Latrobe Valley, South Gippsland and Baw Baw regions.

SEC is also looking for community members to play an important role in assessing and recommending funding applications. Learn more and apply here.

Successful grant applicants are expected to be announced following the completion of the assessment process.

Further information about eligibility, funding categories, assessment criteria and how to apply is available in the Community Benefit Fund Guidelines.

We look forward to working with local organisations, community groups and stakeholders to deliver meaningful benefits for the region through the SEC Delburn Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.

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Section 1: Contact details

Organisation name: *

Organisation address: *

Contact person: *

Position: *

Phone number: *

Email address: *

Website (if applicable):

Section 2: About your organisation

Briefly describe your organisation and what you do: *

What sector do you operate in? * Select all that apply

Community/neighbourhood
Youth services
Social services/wellbeing
Environment/sustainability
Arts/culture
Sports/recreation
Education
Other (please specify)

If other, please specify:

How is your organisation managed? *

Section 4: Application questions

Which SEC Fund objective(s) does your project support? * Select all that apply

Support the region’s ability to respond and adapt to changes in the climate and deliver environmentally sustainable projects.
Increase the capacity of groups and organisations to support increased mental, physical, emotional and economic wellbeing and resilience amongst residents, vulnerable communities and young people.
Strengthen social cohesion and community inclusion to support increased participation in community life.

Project name: *

Project summary: *

Project’s aims and objectives: * How will your project deliver lasting benefits to your community?

How will your project benefit your membership or community? *

What evidence do you have that the community supports or would benefit from this project?

Why is this project needed in your community? *

Project start and finish dates: * Note: all projects must be delivered within 18 months

Outline your project’s implementation plan: *

Who will deliver the project? * Eg: your group, volunteers, partners etc. Consider how roles and responsibilities will be allocated and managed

What will the project’s success look like and how will it be measured? *

How much funding are you requesting? (Up to $25,000) *

Please outline the project’s budget.Provide as much detail as possible: * Please refer to item 6.5 in the guidelines to ensure your request for funding does not include ineligible activities and projects

Upload three quotes obtained to support your budget Supplier email, screenshots, written estimate for expensive single items

Please outline what your 20% co-contribution will be? * Please refer to item 7.2 in the guidelines for guidance.

How will SEC be acknowledged?

Section 5: Attachments

Please add any documentation you wish to be considered as part of your application

Attachment 1

By submitting this application, I confirm that:

The information provided is true and correct.
I am authorised to submit this application on behalf of the organisation.
The organisation has read and agrees to the Grant Application Guidelines.
The organisation understands that successful applicants will be required to enter into a Grant Agreement and complete project acquittal requirements.

Community Benefit Fund

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