The NTR Wind and Solar Farm Community Benefit Funds are open from now until Friday 1^st November 2024.

The funds are now open and you can access the application form here – https://www.communitybenefitfunds.ie/ntr/

Further information is available here: https://www.communitybenefitfunds.ie/ntr/help/

Please find an image of the relevant map for the Teevurcher Wind Arms below:

The NTR Wind and Solar Farm Community Benefit Funds provides an excellent opportunity for local community groups to develop projects in proximity to NTR wind farms. If you are unsure about a possible project, please get in touch with us and we will do our best to advise.

In response to the community consultation completed in 2023, applicants to the Boolard & Rathnacally, Co. Cork and Altaveedan Wind Farm, Co Antrim must apply under the theme of ‘Active Age, Facilities and Services’. Groups are encouraged to apply for projects under the theme, this can include facility upgrades, community events, services, and equipment etc. specifically, to benefit the active age community members. If you are unsure if your project fits this theme, please contact me to discuss. Further information is available here: https://www.communitybenefitfunds.ie/ntr/help/

In response to the community consultation completed in 2023, applicants to the Ora More Wind Farm, Co Fermanagh, must apply under the theme of ‘Youth Facilities and Services’. Groups are encouraged to apply for projects under the theme, this can include facility upgrades, community events, services, and equipment etc. specifically, to benefit youth community members. If you are unsure if your project fits this theme, please contact me to discuss. Further information is available here: https://www.communitybenefitfunds.ie/ntr/help/

With regards to large community infrastructure projects, it is possible to submit an application requesting funding on a multi annual basis.  If your group decides to submit a project of this nature, please ensure you give a clear explanation of the proposed funding model, and of project impact.  It would be hugely beneficial to discuss potential multi annual projects with SECAD in advance, so we can help guide your application.

Please find linked Guidance Notes for the NTR Wind & Solar Farm Community Benefit Funds, which may help you in developing your application.  The funds are now open and you can access the application form here – https://www.communitybenefitfunds.ie/ntr/

Please don’t hesitate to contact SECAD if you need any help or assistance with your application. If there are any other community groups in your area that you feel may be interested in finding out about the NTR Wind Farm Community Benefit Funds, please don’t hesitate to pass along these details and contact information.

Further information and the Online Application Form can be found at www.communitybenefitfunds.ie/ntr