Early sponsorship program
The Pines Wind Farm is providing financial support for local community sponsorship opportunities during the investigations and planning phases of the project. Our Early sponsorship program is available for opportunities which will benefit local communities, including health and social welfare, safety, environmental, educational, youth projects, sport and recreation, culture, the arts and economic development.
Previous winners
Round 1 Early sponsorship recipients
Burraga District Community Association
Repairs to Burraga Hall
Black Springs Community Association
Catering equipment
Burraga Sport and Recreation Club
Burraga Redfin & Carp Roundup
Oberon United Football Club
Playing jerseys
Round 2 Early sponsorship recipients
Pejar Local Aboriginal Land Council
Oberon Aboriginal Community Garden
Oberon Show Society
Sponsorship of the 2026 Oberon Show
Black Springs Community Association
Black Springs Sports and Games
Burraga District Community Association
Burraga Hall Flooring replacement
Black Springs Community Association, Heritage Group
White Springs Cemetery Refurbishment
Oberon United Football Club
Replacement of equipment
Round 3 Early sponsorship recipients
Oberon Junior Rugby League incorporated
Subsidy for playing gear and registration fees
Rotary Club of Oberon
Oberon Health Connect Grab n go bag
Black Springs Community Association
Community Hall Playroom equipment
Friends of Oberon Library
Welcome Baby Bag Project
Burraga Sport and Recreation Club
Support for community Christmas party
Oberon High School
Covered metal shelters
Oberon Showground Land Managers
Maintenance of Oberon Showground buildings
Oberon Golf Club
Greens renovation
Round 4 Early sponsorship recipients
Oberon Netball Club
Bringing netball back to Oberon
Black Springs Community Association Inc
Black Springs Mobile Phone Service Solution
Oberon Showground Land Managers
Oberon Showground Pavilion Guttering
Galloping Gumnut Mobile Children's Service
Promoting Road and Bike Safety
Arts Out West
Joined At The Art: intergenerational art program for young and old residents of Oberon
St Aidan's Village Church Association Inc
Restoration historic building - St Aidan's Black Springs
What sponsorship is available?
The Pines Wind Farm Early sponsorship program is operating during the planning and approvals phase of the project. There is $50,000 per year available in funding, over two funding rounds.
Local groups, clubs, schools and organisations located in the areas around the project are invited to apply for funding. Organisations and groups are eligible for $1,000 to $5,000 in funding per round.
When do applications close?
The next two rounds of funding are:
ROUND 5
- Applications to be submitted by 5pm 31 August 2026
- Total funds available $25,000.
- Successful applicants notified by 30 September 2026
ROUND 6
- Applications to be submitted by 5pm 28 February 2027
- Total funds available $25,000.
- Successful applicants notified by 31 March 2027
How to apply
Once you check the eligibility of your organisation and project (please download the sponsorship form and check), you can apply in the following ways.
1. Submit a sponsorship application form online
2. Submit a sponsorship application by email
1. Download and fill in the sponsorship form
2. Send the form by the due date to contact@thepineswindfarm.com.au .
Future sponsorship
If the wind farm is approved, community sponsorship opportunities will continue as part of The Pines Wind Farm Community Benefit program throughout construction and operation of the project.