Snowy Hydro is celebrating a significant milestone, with more than $1 million donated to local organisations in the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys and Towong regions through the Community Grants Program.
The major achievement highlights Snowy’s ongoing commitment to the communities it operates in and comes as the latest round of funding opens for applications.
Since 2022 the Community Grants Program, which is open to applications twice a year, has supported a diverse range of local organisations and grassroots initiatives, helping to make a tangible difference to rural communities.
Community groups and not for profit organisations across the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys, and Towong regions are now invited to apply for funding.
More than $200,000 in funding is available, with eligible applicants able to apply for grants of up to $10,000.
Snowy Hydro Head of Social Impact and Community Sarah Norris said achieving $1 million in funding was a proud moment and a testament to the work of local organisations.
“This million dollar milestone represents hundreds of important local projects, from upgrades to local facilities, to new equipment for local hospitals. We’re incredibly proud of the organisations we support.
“We’re looking forward to seeing what great ideas are submitted this round and we encourage any eligible group that has an initiative to apply.”
Earlier this year, more than 100 applications were received for the first round of funding in 2025 and this went to improving accessible living infrastructure in Cooma, support for the Tumbarumbra Spring Flower Festival, and the installation of security and technology upgrades at the Corryong Craft Shop.
Funding from Snowy Hydro recently helped local wildlife rescue group, LAOKO, to purchase two large animal enclosures that will provide a safe and secure space for injured and orphaned wildlife to be rehabilitated.
Robyn George, Treasurer, LAOKO, said that as a volunteer-run organisation, any funding they receive makes a huge difference to the outcomes for the native wildlife they care for.
“We don’t receive recurrent government funding, so this kind of support is invaluable. Thanks to this funding from Snowy, our trained volunteers can give native wildlife the best possible chance of recovery before returning them to their natural environment.”
To be eligible for funding, community groups must be a not-for-profit or charity with an Australian Business Number and the project, event or initiative must directly involve or support communities located within the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys or Towong local government areas.
Applications are open until 12 October 2025, with winners informed in late November. For more information and to apply, visit snowyhydro.com.au/communitygrantsprogram.