Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund

Closing Date:

Nov 4, 2024 13:00

• Area:

• Within 5km of the Wind Farm site

• Grant size:

• Up to £2,500

• Priorities:

• Programmes/projects which address marginalisation and help tackle rural isolation; Projects aimed specifically for children and teenagers (including pre-school children), providing skills development of local people and arts and cultural activities; Activities and events designed to encourage greater community interaction and cohesion; Projects that improve the utilisation of existing community space, including community venues and outdoor spaces; Programmes and projects designed to improve local environmental and conservation management; Projects that help recruit and develop the capacity of volunteers in order to improve the sustainability of existing community organisations in the respective areas.

This local community benefit fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe - a wind energy and energy storage company that believes in a sustainable future. GCN is committed to ensuring that their wind farms, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, also provide significant economic benefits to the local community.

Corby Knowe wind farm is located off the Parkgate Road, Kells, County Antrim. The site consists of 3 wind turbines with an output of 5.4MW. Projects requesting support must be located within 5km of the wind farm site.

Applicant organisations must be located within the 5km radius (*straight line measurement).

The Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund is administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland and provides a fund available for local projects that educate, raise awareness and demonstrate community involvement in work that promotes environmental issues and healthier lifestyles.

Cloonty Community Benefit Fund

Closing Date:

Nov 4, 2024 13:00

• Area:

• within 6km of the Cloonty Wind Farm site which is located in an area bounded by the B17 Straid Road to the north, the B62 Ballybogey Road to the west and B147 Kirk Road / Ballintea Road to the south and east.

• Grant size:

• Up to £4,000

• Priorities:

• • Projects aimed at providing skills development for young adults and/or the unemployed • Inter-generational projects • Collaborative projects • Projects tackling rural isolation • Projects based around community arts • Projects which improve the utilisation of community space

This local community benefit fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe - a wind energy and energy storage company that believes in a sustainable future. GCN is committed to ensuring that their wind farms, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, also provide significant economic benefits to the local community.

The Cloonty Community Benefit Fund is available to local community projects within 6km of the Cloonty Wind Farm site which is located in an area bounded by the B17 Straid Road to the north, the B62 Ballybogey Road to the west and B147 Kirk Road / Ballintea Road to the south and east.

Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund

Closing Date:

Nov 4, 2024 13:00

• Area:

• Within 6 miles of the Dunbeg Wind Farm site

• Grant size:

• Up to £7,500

• Priorities:

• The Fund welcomes applications from community and voluntary groups that address the following areas: Community cohesion and engagement; Energy efficiency and sustainability; Social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; Training and education; Environmental benefit; Economic benefit.

This local community benefit fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe - a wind energy and energy storage company that believes in a sustainable future. GCN is committed to ensuring that their wind farms, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, also provide significant economic benefits to the local community.

The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund is available to local community projects within 6 miles of the Dunbeg Wind Farm site which is located between Limavady and Coleraine.

Applicant organisations must be located within the 6-mile radius (*straight-line measurement).

The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund is administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.

Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund

Closing Date:

Nov 4, 2024 13:00

• Area:

• Within 6km radius of the windfarm, which includes the areas of Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland, Ballynure and Carnmoney.

• Grant size:

• Up to £3,000

• Priorities:

• Projects aimed at providing skills development for young adults; Intergenerational projects; Projects tackling rural isolation; Projects based around community arts; Projects which improve the utilisation of community space

This local community benefit fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe - a wind energy and energy storage company that believes in a sustainable future. GCN is committed to ensuring that their wind farms, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, also provide significant economic benefits to the local community.

The Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund is available to local community projects within the Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland and Ballynure areas.

Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund

Closing Date:

Nov 4, 2024 13:00

• Area:

• Within 7km of the Monnaboy Wind Farm site which is located off the Monnaboy Road, Greysteel.

• Grant size:

• Up to £2,500

• Priorities:

• Projects aimed at providing skills development for young adults and/or the unemployed; Intergenerational projects; Collaborative projects; Projects tackling rural isolation; Projects based around community arts; Projects which improve the utilisation of community space.

This local community benefit fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe - a wind energy and energy storage company that believes in a sustainable future. CGN is committed to ensuring that their wind farms, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, also provide significant economic benefits to the local community.

The Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund is available to local community projects within 7km of the Monnaboy Wind Farm site which is located off the Monnaboy Road, Greysteel.

Applicant organisations must be located within the 7km radius (*straight-line measurement).

The Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund is administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland.

Dunmore Community Benefit Fund

Closing Date:

Nov 4, 2024 13:00

• Area:

• Applicant organisations must be located within the 10-mile radius (*straight-line measurement).

• Grant size:

• Up to £2,500

• Priorities:

• Community cohesion and engagement; Energy efficiency and sustainability; Social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; Training and education; Environmental benefit; Economic benefit.

This local community fund has been set up to ensure that Dunmore Wind Farm, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, also provides significant social and economic benefits to the local community.  

Funding is available to local community projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population and are within 10 miles of the windfarm. 

Applicant organisations must be located within the 10-mile radius (*straight-line measurement).

Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund

Closing Date:

Nov 5, 2024 13:00

• Area:

• Applications are invited from charities and community organisations located within the 6 km radius (*straight-line measurement).

• Grant size:

• Up to £3,000

• Priorities:

• Projects which address issues relating to improving collaboration among local groups and organisations, Projects which provide clear community benefit to people experiencing disadvantage and / or life limiting circumstances, Projects which increase the use of existing community space and sustainable venues, Intergenerational projects, Projects which increase local participation through sports, culture and the arts.

The Brockaghboy Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund was established in 2016 by TCI Renewables, and subsequently taken over by Greencoat Capital.

The fund’s aim is to provide financial support towards the development of locally-beneficial community-based projects and initiatives within a 6km radius of Brockaghboy wind farm, Swatragh, County L/derry.

Applications are invited from charities and community organisations located within the 6 km radius (*straight-line measurement).

Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund

Closing Date:

Nov 8, 2024 13:00

• Area:

• within 5 miles of the centre of the windfarm

• Grant size:

• Up to £3,000

• Priorities:

• ▪ Projects developing cross community relations ▪ Energy efficiency and sustainability of local community facilities ▪ Social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community ▪ Educational issues with a sustainability angle ▪ Environmental benefit or economic benefit

This local community fund has been set up by Energia Renewables, working in close partnership with local groups from the areas surrounding the Long Mountain Wind Farm, Glenbuck Road, Dunloy.

Energia has set up the fund to ensure that the wind farm, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, will also provide significant social and economic benefits to the local community.

Funding will be available to local community projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population and are within 5 miles of the centre of the windfarm.

Applicant organisations must be located within the 5-mile radius (*straight-line measurement).

Rathsherry Community Benefit Fund

Closing Date:

Nov 8, 2024 13:00

• Area:

• Applicant organisations must be located within the 6mile radius of the windfarm (*straight-line measurement).

• Grant size:

• Grants of £1,000 to £3,000  Partnership applications - up to £9,000 (each partner will receive a maximum of £3,000 to support project) 

• Priorities:

• Projects that improve the utilisation of existing community space in areas within the fund boundary.  Contributions towards running/administration costs and for purchasing additional equipment to expand and support new and existing services/activities in each of the areas.   Particular emphasis will be placed on funding activities/services that are specifically aimed at older people, youth, children and people with disabilities; environmental improvements; bringing the wider community together; health improvements and culture and history   Applicants are encouraged to network, share best practice and co-operate more between the areas. Projects which demonstrate the ability to collaborate, network and share best practice will be encouraged and supported.   

This local community fund has been set up by Energia Renewables, working in close partnership with local groups from the areas surrounding Rathsherry Windfarm.   

Energia Renewables has pledged to deliver a Community Benefit Fund for a 21.15 MW Wind Farm located at 115 Longmore Road, Broughshane, Ballymena, BT43 7HR. Grants will be delivered annually for the benefit of community initiatives within the area of benefit. 

Energia has set up the fund to ensure that the wind farm, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, will also provide signific
ant social and economic benefits to the local community.  
Funding will be available to local community projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population and are within 6 miles of the centre of the windfarm.

Applicant organisations must be located within the 6mile radius of the windfarm (*straight-line measurement).

Thornog Community Benefit Fund

Closing Date:

Nov 8, 2024 13:00

• Area:

• Within 10 miles of the windfarm (70% of the funds will be awarded to eligible groups based within a 6 mile radius of the windfarm)

• Grant size:

• Micro grants of up to £3,000 for small projects

• Priorities:

• ▪ Energy efficiency and sustainability ▪ Social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community ▪ Educational issues with a sustainability angle ▪ Environmental benefit or economic benefit

This local community fund has been set up by Energia Renewables, working in close partnership with local groups from the areas surrounding the Thornog Wind Farm, which is located between Drumquin, Co Tyrone and Kesh, Co Fermanagh.

Energia has set up the fund to ensure that the wind farm, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, will also provide significant social and economic benefits to the local community.

Funding will be available to local community projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population and are within 10 miles of the windfarm (70% of the funds will be awarded to eligible groups based within a 6 mile radius of the windfarm).

Applicant organisations must be located within the 10-mile radius (*straight-line measurement).

The SWEF Enterprise Fund

Ongoing - No Deadline

• Area:

• Northern Ireland

• Grant size:

• Up to £2,000

• Priorities:

• To be eligible to apply, you need to: - Be between the ages of 18-30 - Live in Northern Ireland - Be running your own business which has been trading for no more than 2 years or planning to start your own business imminently - Be from a low-income household or facing other financial challenges preventing you from developing your business

Community Foundation NI is working in partnership with SWEF Enterprise Fund which helps young people from Northern Ireland develop their business idea and gain support with business investment that they would otherwise not be able to afford.

Grants of up to £2,000 are available to help young people in Northern Ireland who are running their own business which has been trading for no more than 2 years or planning to start their own business imminently, to help a business expand or become more sustainable.