More than $100,000 in grants and donations have been confirmed in the second and final round of New England Solar’s Social Investment Program for 2024.

Twenty-two community organisations will receive assistance through Round 2, after applications were assessed by the New England Solar Community Reference Group.

This year’s two rounds of funding have provided a total of $150,000 to 34 projects based in Uralla Shire or directly benefitting the Uralla community.

A new round of grants and donations will be open for applications in early 2025.

2024 Round 2 grants and donation recipients:

  • Armidale Athletics Club – Training for coaches                
  • Armidale Junior Rugby Union – Trailer for club equipment
  • Bundarra & District Campdraft Association – Heaters for new undercover outdoor area
  • Bundarra Sports and Recreation Club – Energy-efficient kitchen appliances
  • Can Assist Uralla – Subsidise transport for clients
  • Friends of McMaugh Gardens – Medication trolleys
  • Friends of McMaugh Gardens – Therapy dog
  • Guyra Junior Rugby League Club – Club presentation ceremony
  • Headspace Armidale – Youth design competition for Elders Olympics team uniform
  • Highlands End of Life Project – Community events and support group
  • Kentucky Memorial Hall & Literary Institute – Hire band for old-time dances
  • Kentucky Public School P&C – Outdoor experience excursion
  • Kingstown Pony Club – Jumping equipment and grounds upgrades
  • New England Lace Group – Artist training to produce lace for collection
  • New England Lapidary & Fossicking Club – Access ramp to pavilion    
  • Uralla Branch of Tamworth Regional Horse Drawn Club – Portable dressage arena
  • Uralla Central School P&C – Breakfast club for students            
  • Uralla District Show Society – Entertainment for 2025 Show
  • Uralla Fairy Festival – Entertainers for 2025 festival
  • Uralla Historical Society – Wheelchairs for museum visitors
  • Uralla History Hub – Computers
  • Uralla Showgrounds Management Committee – Defibrillator
  • ZNet – Map and propagate non-commercial fruit tree species

Find out more in our latest Project Update.