Cessnock and Maitland community groups and organisations are being encouraged to apply for up to $5000 in funding each to support local projects, events or activities as part of Snowy Hydro's Hunter Power Project's new Community Investment Fund.
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Snowy Hydro's CEO Paul Broad announced the new fund on Wednesday, from which a total of $50,000 per year will be available to support local community projects as the Hunter Power Project is built.
The gas-fired power station is proposed to be built on the site of the former aluminium smelter at Loxford, near Kurri Kurri.
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"While we await final state and federal government approval for the project, we want to stay on the front foot and continue working in and with the local community to support groups and clubs in and around Kurri Kurri," Mr Broad said.
"I encourage any local groups and organisations who have community projects in need of funding, to apply for a grant.
"Snowy Hydro has a proud history of supporting community-led projects and partnerships in the areas where we operate, enabling projects that contribute to the community's wellbeing, prosperity and community development to get a boost."
As part of the program, Snowy Hydro will complete two funding rounds per year and while Kurri Kurri projects will be prioritised, the grants are available for projects across the Cessnock and Maitland LGAs.
The first funding round is now open, with funding allocations expected in early 2022.
For more information or to apply for a grant, visit hunterpowerproject.com.au or call 1800 570 529.
