The EDF Energy Renewables Barmoor Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund at the Community Foundation makes grants to voluntary and community organisations based within a ten-kilometre radius of the Barmoor Wind Farm, with priority given to those within a five-kilometre radius. The Fund will also consider applications from organisations based outside of the 10km radius, if they clearly demonstrate direct benefit to residents living within the priority area.
Applicants can apply for a minimum of £250 and up to £10,000; in exceptional circumstances, grants of up to £20,000 may be considered.
Priority will be given to capital items with a tangible, lasting benefit, including improvements to community buildings. Running costs and revenue funding will be considered in exceptional cases.
Applicants must demonstrate that:
If you are applying for the costs of secondhand equipment, your application must demonstrate why this represents better value than purchasing new equipment and how the equipment will be maintained.
If you are applying for funding towards heating or power generation, your application must demonstrate that renewable technology has been investigated as part of the project development.
How do I apply?
Applications can be made online at www.communityfoundation.org.uk. In exceptional circumstances, an application form can be posted to you; please contact us if you require a paper form.
When should I apply?
The Fund meets twice yearly, with applications welcome all year round.
To make an application, please click apply online above
Pete Barrett
Senior Programme Advisor
@CFTyneWearNland pb[at]communityfoundation[dot]org[dot]uk
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