GrantScape (funded by Potato Pot Wind Farm) Grants

Potato Pot Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

GrantScape (funded by Potato Pot Wind Farm)

The Potato Pot Community Benefit Fund offers grants to community projects in Dean Civil Parish, Cumbria. The money comes from Potato Pot Wind Farm Ltd, which has committed about £28,000 a year for community grants. The fund is linked to inflation, so it is expected to grow in value each year. You can apply for a grant of between £250 and £14,000. This range suits small purchases as well as larger local projects. There is one application round each year. The next closing date is Wednesday 7 July 2027, at midnight. Decisions are expected by the end of September 2027, so plan your project timeline with that in mind. Extra rounds may be added if not all of the funding is given out. A local Advisory Group helps decide how the grants are shared out. This means local knowledge plays a part in which projects are chosen. The fund only covers a set area. Before you apply, use the map on the fund page and enter your project postcode. This shows whether your project falls within the eligible area. The fund page also links to the full criteria, and you should read these before you start your application. The wind farm is owned and managed by Netro Energy Limited. It was first developed by Airvolution Energy, and the turbines began operating by the end of 2015. You can also see which organisations have received grants in the past, which may help you shape your own bid. The fund's Useful Links page lists other sources of funding and general funding advice for your area. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/potato-pot-community-benefit-fund/. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/potato-pot-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 28 October 2026.