Communities running the region's community halls are encouraged to apply for some extra funding support from Essential Energy.
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Halls may be eligible for a small boost of $200 to help with electricity bills through Essential Energy's Community Halls Program, which has been running for about 10 years.
The program recognises that community halls are often the heart of a local community and provide a place for people to come together.
"This is part of what we do to help the local communities that we operate in," manager community relations northern David Crough said.
"Previous recipients have told us that this money has helped their halls continue to play an important role in their local communities.
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"With many in our community doing it tough this year with drought and then fires, these halls are as important as ever, and we really encourage all eligible community halls to apply."
In addition, this year Essential Energy is asking for any halls that may have been damaged by bushfires to apply for consideration for additional support.
Hall representatives can apply for the $200 payment online at www.essentialenergy.com.au/web-forms/community-hall-application or by contacting Essential Energy on 13 23 91.
Eligibility criteria can be found via the Essential Energy website.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday, March 20.
