Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund

⁠⁠⁠On Thursday 21 March 2024, Council endorsed changes to the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund. This fund is now available to the whole Snowy Monaro local government area (LGA).

The Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund is a condition of the State Government approved Boco Rock Wind Farm project. The funding operates on an annual timetable and is offered once a year to eligible applicants whose project or event will benefit the Snowy Monaro.

The total amount of funding allocated in the 2025 round was $282,451.14. The funding amount for 2026 will be confirmed following the release of the June quarter CPI. 

Community Membership

Expressions of Interest extended to 13 May 2026.

The two-year term of the six community representatives appointed in 2024 has come to an end, and Council is seeking new interest on this committee.

Community membership on the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund Committee are open for expressions of interest until Friday 1 May 2026, residents from across the Snowy Monaro may apply. Community members serve a two-year term on this committee. Members are required to attend the two annual meetings and may be invited to attend openings of projects, or events, as a representative of the Boco Rock Enhancement Fund.

Follow the link to see the representatives of the Boco Rock Enhancement Fund Committee

2026 Funding Round Now Open

 Grant application for the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund from 2026 opened on Monday 4 May 2026. Applications will be accepted to 6 June 2026.

2026 Schedule

• 1 May - Applications Open
• 14 June - Applications Close
• July - Committee consider applications
• August - Committee decide funding
• September - Funding distributed to successful applicants

Key information to consider before applying

Contacting Council

You must allow 10 working days for Council staff to respond to your request.

Renovating a Council asset

If the project is to renovate or make physical changes to a Council asset (including Crown land managed by Council) you must obtain Council’s consent as the owners of the land. A copy of the written response from the relevant Council officer and a completed Facilities Implication Form(PDF, 1MB) must be attached.

Holding an event

If the application is to hold an event, you are required to attach a copy of the Notice of Intention to Organise an Event(PDF, 82KB) form submitted to Council.

How to apply

Eligible applicants must complete an application form, addressing all required information. Applicants may download a PDF form to fill out. Follow the link to the PDF version of the Application Form(PDF, 2MB)

How to submit your application

• Ensure your contact details are correct
• Ensure all sections/fields (relevant to your request) are complete
• Include all supporting documents
• Complete section 7 and sign the form
• If you are emailing your application to Council, please ensure the subject of your e-mail states 'Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund'*
• Submit completed form, and all supporting documents, to Council:
• You can email your completed application form (and supporting documents) to council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au
• Post your application form (and supporting documents) to:
• Snowy Monaro Regional Council
• PO Box 714
• Cooma NSW 2630
• Hand in your application to one of our friendly Customer Service Officers at a Council office.

*If you do not include a reference to Boco Rock community enhancement fund in your email subject, or you attach your application as part of another email trail, your application may be missed. If council misses your application, because it was unidentifiable, it will not be considered for funding in this year’s program. 

For more information on how to apply or submission requirements, please refer to the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund Guidelines(PDF, 677KB).(PDF, 640KB)

Should you have any questions regarding the Boco Rock Community Enhancement Fund, please contact the Governance Team on 1300 345 345 or email council@snowymonaro.nsw.gov.au.