Community groups in the Hilltops Council Local Government Area are invited to apply for funding through the Rye Park Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund.

The fund opened for applications on Monday 31 March and will remain open for two months, closing at 5pm on Friday 30 May 2025.

The Rye Park Wind Farm Community Enhancement Fund, established by Hilltops Council and Tilt Renewables (the owner and operator of the wind farm), is designed to share the financial benefits of the wind farm with not-for-profit groups, associations, and clubs that make a positive and lasting impact on the local community.

This year, a total of $162,250 is available for grant distribution.

At least 20 percent of the fund - $32,500 - must be allocated specifically to educational needs.

The fund aims to support local projects and organisations that contribute to the betterment of the regional community throughout the operational life of the wind farm.

A Rye Park Community Enhancement Fund Committee has been established to assess all applications and help determine the best allocation of funds for communities around the wind farm.

The fund's key objective is to support not-for-profit organisations working to make a lasting difference in the region.

To be eligible for funding, organisations must be located within a 20km radius of the Rye Park Wind Farm, which is situated north of Yass and east of Boorowa, on the edge of the Southern Tablelands and the South-West Slopes near the township of Rye Park.

Applications close at 5pm on Friday 30 May 2025.

Guidelines on how to apply and application forms are available on the Hilltops Council website or visit: https://www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/community/RyeParkWindFarm