Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund

The Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund backs local projects near the Dunbeg Wind Farm, which sits between Limavady and Coleraine in Northern Ireland. It is administered by the Community Foundation for Northern Ireland. The fund was set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe, a wind energy and energy storage company.

You can ask for up to £6,000. The fund welcomes applications from community and voluntary groups whose work fits one or more of these areas: community cohesion and engagement; energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; training and education; environmental benefit; and economic benefit.

This suits groups rooted in the area around the wind farm, with a project that clearly benefits local people. The fund is open for applications now. The closing date is 22 October 2026 at 1pm, so the window is short.

One practical point matters a lot. Your organisation must be located within 6 miles of the Dunbeg Wind Farm site, measured in a straight line. The fund is for local community projects within that same radius. Check your location before you start.

If you have already begun an application, use the link emailed to you when you registered. The Grants Team at the Community Foundation can support you with your application if you have questions.

Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.