Cornavarrow and Slieveglass Wind Farms Community Benefit Fund

Overview

Who can apply?

The Fund aims to make a positive contribution to the community, hence significant weighting will be given to the impact, the proposed project will have on people’s lives.

To qualify to apply for the Cornavarrow and Slieveglass Wind Farms Community Benefit Funds the lead group/project must be resident within 5km of either the Cornavarrow or Slieveglass Wind Farm). Individuals may not apply in their own right.

What funding is available?

For both Cornavarrow and Slieveglass Wind Farms

Revenue small grants programme offering grants up to a maximum of £4,000. It is envisaged the majority of grants will normally be awarded up to £2,000, towards:

• Community activities;
• Venue improvements / minor capital works (Nb not in schools which is a statutory responsbiblity);
• Recurring costs for a programme

Strategic Projects - (up to a maximum of £5000 pa over 1-3 year period) working with a range of organisations across the Area of Benefit, which will make a significant contribution to community life. 

They would particularly welcome strategic applications which will make a significant contribution to these themes; – 

• Community Education Classes;
• Community First Aid / Defibrillator Initiative – aimed at improving access and support;
• Organising / Hosting Cross-Community Events;
• Improve access to services, via a Community Volunteer Driver Scheme;
• Environmental improvements;
• Renewable Energy;
• Improving Mental Health.

For the Cornavarrow Wind Farm only

Strategic Capital Legacy Projects – providing grant aid up to £25,000 per annum, over a five year period or equivalent amount over a longer period, which will make a significant contribution to improving the health and wellbeing of the local community.

An initial outline application requesting support towards a strategic capital project will be considered. If successful in passing this first stage of the application process – the project promoter will then be invited to go to the second stage of the process. To be considered for this funding, on submission of the Full application the project promoter must have the necessary statutory permissions in place.

Nb – an organisation can only hold one grant award from the Fund at any one time. Partnership applications which includes an organisation in receipt of another grant at the time will be considered. The Fermanagh Trust will not discuss, or fund applications submitted by professional fundraising consultants on behalf of local groups. We are committed to building the capacity of grass roots organisation's and are here to help voluntary committee members directly.

Proposals will be accepted from all aspects of community life – economic, social, and educational and environmental. Eligibility for schools: They welcome applications based on the following – eco-environmental – initiatives which encourage outdoor education, creativity and performing arts.

For full details see the website