Transgrid offers grants to community groups

Community groups in New England and other eligible regions can now apply for grants of up to $5000 to deliver services, facilities, activities and events.

Executive General Manager of Major Projects Gordon Taylor said the funding is part of Transgrid's commitment to invest in local communities where transmission infrastructure is located or under development.

"We are delivering the critical infrastructure and priority projects identified by the Commonwealth and NSW governments to enable Australia's clean energy future," Mr Taylor said.

"Communities are at the heart of our renewable energy transformation and we are maximising the positive social and economic benefits for everybody.

"Not-for-profit groups across our vast network and clean energy project areas are the backbone of the places where we work and live. We enjoy positive and lasting relationships with our local communities and are delighted to support them by offering much-needed funding for a wide range of purposes."

Mr Taylor said the grants would support welfare and disability organisations as well as neighbourhood centres, schools, arts groups, sporting clubs, health services, volunteer fire fighters and many more.

"Last year alone we provided grants to 116 not-for-profit organisations for initiatives including equipment for volunteer firefighters, an Indigenous tree and native bush foods nursery for the disabled community, land and habitat restoration, community theatre workshops, mental health awareness, local dental services, and wool and sheep industry training," he said.

"I encourage community groups in eligible areas to take advantage of our Community Partnerships Program and apply for funding today."

Applications for grants of up to $5000 are open until April 30. For more information about eligibility and how to apply, visit: www.transgrid.com.au/cpp