Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 Community Benefit Fund 2025 is now open for applications!
Oweninny Power 2 DAC is pleased to announce the opening of the 2025 Community Benefit Fund. The online application portal can be accessed here.
To view the Fund Guidelines click here. To view the Fund's FAQ's click here. The deadline for submission of an application via the online portal is Wednesday 14th May 2025 at 5pm.
If you have any questions, or would like help with your application, please do not hesitate to contact SECAD, Tel: +353 (0)21 – 461 3432 email: info@secad.ie with the subject line 'Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 Community Benefit Fund'
Note: Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. Each funding application will be evaluated on a case by case basis in accordance with the Fund's Criteria outlined in the Fund's Terms and Conditions. As per the Fund's Terms and Conditions, only one application per group, per year may be submitted.
The Fund will provide grants to local community groups, not-for-profit organisations or social enterprises that operate or service communities near the wind farm, for projects that will create positive social and environmental impacts, subject to the Fund's overall terms and conditions.
Please note the Fund does not normally support statutory or other accountable bodies (including schools) unless they can provide evidence that the project is community-led, open, accessible and for the benefit of the community and not a statutory responsibility. If a school wishes to apply to the Fund, they must demonstrate that their project would not normally be funded by the Department of Education and Skills.
Phase 1 Community Benefit Fund
The Oweninny Phase 1 Community Benefit Fund Scheme is managed by Mayo County Council, who have established a representative Board of Directors and Evaluation Committee to oversee the Governance of the Fund. Both the board and the evaluation committee have representation from the local community.
Applications are sought annually from clubs, associations, and other groups whose work support community-based initiatives and improvement projects. Applications received are evaluated in line with Mayo County Council’s policy on community benefit contributions required for certain major developments.
For further detailed information email oweninnycbf@mayococo.ie or 094 9064136.