Open Call: Corlacky Community Benefit Fund (United Kingdom)

Deadline: 08-Oct-26

The Corlacky Community Benefit Fund provides grants to charities and community organisations for projects that benefit communities located within a 7km radius of the Corlacky Wind Farm in Northern Ireland. Established in 2026 by the ERG Group, the Corlacky Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports community-based projects and initiatives that deliver local benefits. The fund focuses on areas including education, sustainability, health, biodiversity, vulnerable people, recreation, arts, heritage, culture, science, and local community development. Eligible projects can receive grants of up to £3,000, approximately $3,800, to support activities that address local needs and create positive community benefits.

About the Corlacky Community Benefit Fund

The Corlacky Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund was established in 2026 by the ERG Group to support the development of community-based projects in the area surrounding the Corlacky Wind Farm. The fund is geographically focused and supports initiatives that deliver benefits to communities within a 7km straight-line radius of the wind farm site. It aims to help local charities and community organisations develop projects that strengthen community wellbeing, promote sustainability, support vulnerable residents, and create opportunities for local development. How Much Funding Is Available? Eligible projects can apply for grants of up to: - £3,000 per project - Approximately $3,800 The funding is intended to support community-based projects and initiatives that deliver clear local benefits within the fund’s eligible geographic area. What Projects Can the Fund Support? The Corlacky Community Benefit Fund welcomes applications for projects across a broad range of community benefit areas.

Eligible projects can support:

- Education. - Environmental protection or improvement. - Biodiversity. - Physical health. - Mental health. - Care and support for vulnerable people. - Recreational activities. - Sporting activities. - Arts. - Heritage. - Culture. - Science. - Community buildings and facilities. - Social and local community development. - Promotion of culture and knowledge. - Support for young people. - Sports. - Sustainability education. - Renewable energy education. - Innovation in the local area. Projects should demonstrate how their activities will provide meaningful benefits to communities within the eligible area. Education and Sustainability Education is an important area of interest for the fund. Particular priority is given to programmes that educate the next generation about sustainability and renewable energy. Projects can help young people and local communities develop knowledge and understanding of sustainability and renewable energy while contributing to wider environmental awareness. Environmental Protection and Biodiversity The fund supports projects focused on environmental protection, environmental improvement, and biodiversity. Community organisations can develop initiatives that contribute to protecting or improving the local environment and supporting biodiversity within the community. Health and Mental Health Health is another key area supported by the fund. Projects can address physical health as well as mental health. Priority is given to initiatives that improve residents’ health, with particular emphasis on projects that address mental health needs within the local community. Support for Vulnerable People The fund supports projects providing care and support for vulnerable people. Particular priority is given to initiatives that help vulnerable residents facing challenges related to the cost of living and fuel poverty. Projects should demonstrate how their activities can provide meaningful support to people experiencing these challenges. Recreation and Sport Community organisations can apply for funding for recreational and sporting activities. The fund also supports projects involving: - Young people and sport. - Community recreation. - Sporting activities. - Local opportunities for physical activity. These projects can contribute to community wellbeing and participation. Arts, Heritage and Culture The fund recognises the importance of arts, heritage, and culture in strengthening local communities.

Eligible projects can focus on:

- Arts activities. - Heritage initiatives. - Cultural projects. - Promotion of culture and knowledge. These activities can help communities celebrate and develop their cultural identity while encouraging local participation. Community Buildings and Facilities Funding can support projects involving community buildings or facilities. Eligible organisations can use the fund to develop initiatives that improve facilities and create stronger spaces for community activities, subject to the fund’s eligibility requirements. Social and Local Community Development The fund supports projects that contribute to social and local community development. Community-based initiatives can help strengthen local connections, create opportunities for participation, and address needs affecting residents within the eligible area. Innovation in the Local Area Innovative projects are also eligible for support. The fund welcomes initiatives that introduce new ideas, approaches, or opportunities that can deliver benefits to local communities within the 7km radius. Priority Areas While the fund supports a wide range of community projects, particular priority will be given to certain types of initiatives.

Priority areas include:

- Education programmes for the next generation on sustainability and renewable energy. - Collaborative projects. - Initiatives that improve residents’ health, particularly mental health. - Projects supporting vulnerable people. - Projects addressing cost-of-living challenges. - Projects addressing fuel poverty. Applicants whose projects address one or more of these priority areas should clearly explain the expected local benefits. Collaborative Projects The fund gives priority to collaborat