Deadline: 3-Dec-21
The Cumbria Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.
Grants for not-for-profit or charitable activities for communities located close to the Kirkby Moor Wind Farm.
Funding Information
- The minimum grant is £500. In exceptional circumstances, a single grant of £10,000 may be awarded in one year. Multi-year applications will also be considered.
Activities
Examples of activities the Fund would like to support:
- projects that promote and/or implement the sustainable use of energy and resources
- environmental improvements to community facilities
- projects to improve the energy efficiency of residents on low incomes
- projects to improve the energy efficiency of community facilities
- community composting schemes
- projects that promote local produce and reduce food miles
- hedge restoration and wildflower planting schemes
- free events which educate and inform people on efficient use of resources and energy
What type of projects can be funded?
Charitable, community activities that are:
- environmental or
- educational or
- sporting or
- amenity or
- community-related
- supporting of equal opportunities
Eligibility Criteria
- Volunteer-led, community groups or local partnerships which benefit communities within eight kilometres from the Kirkby Moor Wind Farm.
- Please view the area of benefit on the Cumbria Community Foundation website before applying: Kirkby Moor Wind Farm Area of Benefit.
- Priority will be given to projects located in the red area.
For more information, visit https://www.cumbriafoundation.org/fund/kirkby-moor-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund/
