The Sunraysia Solar Farm, located in Balranald, continues its strong history of community engagement and funding through its annual community sponsorship program.

This initiative provides crucial funding to local groups and businesses, supporting a variety of projects across the region.

The program has been a consistent feature of the solar farm's commitment to the community, offering annual funding to support local initiatives.

As part of this ongoing effort, the Sunraysia Solar Farm will again be providing its Annual Community Sponsorship Funding this year.

Local groups, clubs, and organisations are encouraged to submit their applications for this year's funding round.

Applications can be sent to [email protected].

The deadline for submitting applications is Friday, July 4.

Looking back, the program has a proven track record of supporting valuable community projects.

For instance, in 2022, a total of $20,000 was made available for community projects, with proposals due by July 8, 2022.

The program has supported a diverse range of initiatives over the years.

Past projects include support for the Balranald Football Netball Club, the Balranald Community Growth Strategy Forum, and the Five Rivers Outback Festival.

The sponsorship program is specifically designed to prioritise projects that significantly benefit the local community.

It also focuses on initiatives that support the natural environment and those that promote health and well-being within the area.

Beyond the sponsorship program, the Sunraysia Solar Farm maintains a broader commitment to working transparently with the local community.

The project aims to keep residents informed, actively address concerns, identify opportunities for local business involvement, and provide feedback on how community input helps shape outcomes.

Establishing open dialogue with local residents and stakeholders is a key objective.

It's also worth noting that regional areas like Sunraysia can potentially benefit from other funding avenues, such as the NSW Government Regional Community Energy Fund, which supports energy projects in regional parts of the state.

Community groups seeking funding from the Sunraysia Solar Farm's program are encouraged to reach out for any questions about the funding process.