Summerfield Community benefit fund

Round Two of the Community Benefit Fund will open on 1st October 2026.

Following the successful roll-out of funding for a variety of projects great and small in Round 1, we’re looking forward to sponsoring further exciting projects in Round 2.

To be kept up to date with updates on round two, and to be the first to know about future funding rounds, make sure you’re subscribed to email updates - you can do this at the bottom of this page.

About our Community Benefit Fund

The Summerfield Battery Community Benefit Fund will provide financial support to projects and events that help enrich the local communities around the project site in a tangible and lasting way. The construction-phase fund will award $50,000 per year to projects, events or initiatives that meet one or more of the following objectives:

  • Community Diversity

  • Sustainability & Environment

  • Community Participation & Pride

  • Health & Wellbeing

The 2026 Guidelines are now available. Note there is now a special section for Sporting Clubs on page 3.

To Apply:

Applications must be lodged through 2026 Summerfield BESS Community Grants Program (CEF) - Bendigo Bank Community Foundation