Transgrid
TransGrid are offering grants of up to $5,000 for not-for-profit organsations located within the Riverina, Murray, or Southern Inland regions as part of their Community Partnership Program.

Through the program, they provide groups with funding to help deliver initiatives that will have a tangible and lasting impact on local communities. Preference is be given to initiatives that improve or promote public safety, wellbeing, health, education or the environment.

Past Recipients

As always, it is strongly recommended you look at past recipients of the Transgrid Community Partnerships Program to get an idea of the types of projects they support. Check out the Program Beneficiaries videos over t the Transgrid page — a number of them will play in succession and they give you a great insight to some of the projects that TransGrid are willing to support.

Transgrid provided grants to 61 not-for-profit community organisations in Round 1, 2024 of their Community Partnerships Program, including two from Junee Shire!

  1. Gasworks Motorsport Inc
    Planting of 150 Australian native trees and bushes at Illabo Motorsport Park to improve local biodiversity, visual appeal, shade and privacy.
     
  2. Rotary Club of Junee
    Rotary Handbags to Help Heal — Support for vulnerable women in the community without impinging on their independence and pride by providing handbags filled with essentials and a few luxuries to help those currently doing it tough.

Some other notable recipients from the Round 1, 2024 that Community Groups and Sporting Clubs in Junee Shire might also be interested in seeking funding for similar projects here, include:

  • Waddi Housing and Advancement Corporation Ltd: To purchase an electronic display sign for the centre of Darlington Point. The sign will visualise vital information such as emergency alerts, safety information, health advisories.
  • Coleambally Irrigation Cooperative: Defibrillator purchase, an additional resource for a community without a local hospital in case of a medical emergency.
  • Hay Community Radio Association Inc: Student internal training program which will see students producing radio programs for the community to listen to.
  • The Rock Yerong Creek Football Netball Club: A point-of-sale (POS) system. Provide opportunity for volunteers to learn new skills and enhance volunteers’ capabilities. It will streamline the process of handling transactions, reducing manual errors and improving efficiency.
  • Fishing for Kyan Inc: To purchase a dedicated BBQ trailer with a self-contained fridge/freezer and integral power supply.
  • Wallerawang Warriors Junior Rugby League: Procurement of an electronic scoreboard to allow more games to be held at the local sporting field.
  • Specialist Medical Resources Foundation: Re-establish the Carols by Candlelight community event in Wagga Wagga.
  • Tumbarumba Pastoral, Agricultural and Horticultural Show: Banners, flags, safety signs, bunting, committee and volunteer ID shirts/vests, and new fold-up tables and tents for the Tumbarumba Show.

and be sure to check out the full list of recipients and the 61 projects that were funded by Transgrid…

view 2024 Transgrid Community Partnerships Round 1, 2024 recipients »

Other previously supported projects from across the region that were funded under past rounds include:

  • Installation of Air Conditioning in halls
  • Create educational grants for young people in the community who are seeking tertiary education
  • Providing education on food safety and efficient power usage
  • Repair and refurbish an old plant nursery and create a native fruit and herb kitchen
  • Support the men of the community with free BBQs during fortnightly mental health meetings
  • Purchase defibrillator units and First Aid Equipment; plus provide training
  • Provide suicide awareness training and education workshops to community members including youth
  • Purchase of show jumping equipment and cross country jumps for children’s equestrian clubs
  • Purchase of safety equipment, torches and lighting for firefighters
  • Replace or upgrade electrical switchboards and equipment for community halls and meeting spaces
  • Install, replace or upgrade signage in gardens or community spaces for visitor information
  • Improve accessibility and inclusivity features within a community garden environment
  • Provision of PA equipment for community events
  • … and lots of other worthy community projects

How to apply

  1. Confirm your organisation’s eligibility and submit your application by the due date.
  2. Choose an initiative within your organisation that would benefit from up to $5,000 in funding.
  3. Complete your application via the SmartyGrants platform when the round is open (link below).

Notes:

  • All applicants must have an ABN
  • You can apply for several projects — each must have a seperate application form submitted and each project will be assisted independently
  • TransGrid will support partial funding of projects
  • Be sure to read the FAQs

Apply for Transgrid Community Partnerships Program

Applications open October 8, 2024 and close November 8, 2024.

apply now for transgrid community partnerships program »