Welcome
Welcome to the ESB Wind Farm Community Benefit Funds website (Republic of Ireland) administered by SECAD Partnership CLG.
The Wind Farm Community Funds 2021 are now closed, the funds will reopen again in January 2022, with the exception of Grousemount Wind Farm. Grousemount Wind Farm Community Fund 2021, will re open in the Autumn of 2021
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ESB Wind Farm Community Benefit Funds Celebrating Community Achievements
Come and join us at 7pm Wednesday 21st July 2021, as we celebrate with communities who are making great use of their Community Benefit Funds. Please use the
The Wind Farm Community Funds
The ESB Renewable Strategy recognises that achieving a transition to a low carbon economy can only occur through responsible development with includes genuine community engagement.
ESB with its joint venture partners established wind farm community benefit funds with the aim to encourage stronger interaction and engagement with communities living in the vicinity of wind farms and to help the communities neighbouring ESB wind farms to become more sustainable through the support of positive local initiatives and activities.
The funds are available to support projects that are aligned with local needs and opportunities such as the purchase of equipment, building or refurbishment work. Support for larger projects over a multi-annual basis may also be considered. Approximately €1 million is awarded annually via ESB’s nominated grant making organisations.
