Carraig Gheal Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund
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GreenPower agreed to put in place a community benefit fund that would be available to the communities surrounding the wind farm. GreenPower makes contributions to the fund twice yearly in April and October currently totalling £72,200 per annum which is index linked.
The Carraig Gheal Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Steering Group meets at least twice a year to decide which of the main grant applications will be funded.
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Geographical areas funded: Argyll and Bute
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue, Core costs
Fund award sizes
- Maximum:
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- Annually awarded:
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Who can apply
- Main grant scheme: constituted groups only.
- Micro grant scheme: individuals, constituted and non-constituted groups.
Eligible community council areas are Avich & Kilchrenan, Taynuilt, Glenorchy & Innishail, Kilinver & Kilmelford and Kilmore.
When to apply
- Main grants: Now open. Closes on 31st July 2025 (decisions end of September). Decisions on approving the main grant applications are made by the Steering Group which meets twice a year.
- Micro grants: apply at any time.
Next deadline: 31 Jul 2025
How to apply
Email jennie@greenpowerinternational.com to request a form, complete and return by email.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities
Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Local communities
Last reviewed about 23 hours ago
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