Welcome
Welcome to the ESB Wind Farm Community Benefit Funds website (Republic of Ireland) administered by SECAD Partnership CLG.
The Wind Farm Community Benefit Funds (excluding Grousemount Wind Farm) are now open for applications.
For further information on each Wind Farm please click on “The Funds” button below.
Prior to making an application please refer to the Fund Guidelines also linked below.
News
2021 Wind Farm Community Funds – Now Open for Applications.
The 2021 Wind Farm Community Funds listed below are now open for application: Black Banks Wind Farm, Co. Leitrim Cappawhite Wind Farm, Co. Tipperary Carnsore
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.
