Deadline: 23-Oct-2025
The Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund offers a promising opportunity for community groups located within a 5 km radius of the wind-farm site at Parkgate Road, Kells, County Antrim.
Administered by the Community Foundation Northern Ireland, this fund was established by Gaelectric to ensure that the environmental benefits of renewable energy are complemented by tangible social benefits for the local community.
Projects eligible for consideration under this fund include those that help address rural isolation and marginalisation, particularly among children and teenagers including pre-school children. The Fund supports the development of local skills, arts and cultural activities, and initiatives that encourage greater community interaction and cohesion. Another key theme is the improvement of community spaces—whether existing venues, outdoor areas, or shared infrastructure—that can reinforce local connections and inclusivity. Environmental and conservation management programmes are also in scope, signalling the fund’s attention to sustainability alongside social impact.
Grants of up to £2,500 are available for successful applicants, offering valuable financial support to turn local ideas into reality. By investing in grassroots actions within a defined geographic boundary, the Corby Knowe Fund seeks to enable genuine local change. Organisations working in the immediate vicinity of the wind farm can access modest grants to deliver meaningful interventions that reflect their community’s needs and aspirations.
This is an excellent chance for local voluntary groups, play-schemes, arts collectives, or environmental stewards to apply for support and make visible improvements in their neighbourhoods. If your organisation operates in the eligible area and aligns with the fund’s priorities of inclusion, community activation, skill development, environmental stewardship, and better use of local assets, this call presents a valuable opportunity to create lasting, positive impact.
For more information, visit The Community Foundation Northern Ireland.