Wind farm and energy community benefit funds: open now

Callagheen Community Wind Farm Fund

Fermanagh Trust (ScottishPower Renewables)

Grants for economic, social, educational, environmental and recreational community projects, with preference for sustainable local activity. Amount: Not stated. Closes 12 noon on 30 October 2026. Who can apply: Community organisations with projects within 7 km of Callagheen Wind Farm, between Belleek and Garrison in County Fermanagh. How to apply: Download the grant guidelines and application form from the Fermanagh Trust fund page and return the completed form by the closing date. Applications written by professional fundraising consultants are not accepted. Call 028 6632 0210 or email secretary@fermanaghtrust.org. Official source: https://www.fermanaghtrust.org/our-grants/callagheen-community-wind-farm-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Saddleworth Hydro Sustainability Fund

Saddleworth Hydro

Grants of up to about £20,000 for local sustainability and low-carbon projects in Saddleworth, funded by the community hydro scheme. Community groups and organisations working in Saddleworth can apply. Apply through the Saddleworth Hydro website by 30 October 2026. Official source: https://www.saddleworthhydro.co.uk/sustainability-grants. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Caithness Futures Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £20,000Scotland

Caithness Futures Fund supports community groups in Caithness that are delivering on the Caithness Area Place Plan. The plan was shaped through community consultation, so the fund reflects what local people say they need. You can apply for up to £20,000 a year. That can be for a one-off project or for multi-year funding of up to 10 years. The page says large grants or multi-year awards are more likely to be supported than smaller, short-term projects. In 2026 the main priority is Health and Wellbeing. Employability is a secondary priority, through the Caithness Futures Education and Training Fund. The health and wellbeing themes in the plan include access to GP appointments and dentists, mental health support (including for young people), care-at-home services, help for groups such as young carers and people affected by drug and alcohol issues, tackling poverty and inequality, and better community spaces such as halls, libraries and sports facilities. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in Caithness can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. You can apply more than once, but it helps to say which application matters most to you. The fund is paid for by RWE's Camster II Wind Farm, with a first annual donation of £160,000, index-linked for the life of the wind farm. The application deadline is 31 October 2026. Awards should show long-term impact, evidence of community support and care for the environment. A panel of local volunteers makes the decisions. Supporting documents must be sent with your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/caithness-futures-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Halkirk District Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Halkirk District Benefit Fund gives community benefit grants of up to £25,000 to groups and organisations in the Halkirk District of Highland. It is managed by Foundation Scotland on behalf of a local board of volunteer directors. The money comes from an annual payment from the 21 turbine Causeymire Wind Farm, which is owned and managed by Ventient Energy. The fund backs projects that support sustainable development in the area. That includes community development, recreational activities and facilities, regeneration, education about the environment, culture, heritage or history, better environmental amenities, and buildings or sites of architectural, historic or community importance. The next application deadline is 31 October 2026. Later deadlines are 31 January 2027 and 30 April 2027. Applicants hear the board's decision within two weeks of the board meeting. Unsuccessful applicants get feedback, and all decisions are final. The board looks for evidence that you have consulted the people who will benefit and that the community supports your project. It also encourages partnership working, local suppliers where they offer good value, and a thought-through approach to sustainable development. One practical point: groups without a representative membership structure cannot be supported. That means groups whose committee or board is not elected by, or accountable to, a wider group of people. This page is for groups. Individuals have a separate page. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/halkirk-district-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Tannach and District Wind Farm Trust

Foundation Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland supports projects that benefit the Tannach and District community in Highland. It is paid for by wind farm donations from Wathegar, Wathegar 2 and Bilbster, and the Trust currently has £169,000 available to give out. You can ask for up to £25,000. Requests for more than that may be considered case by case if you can show significant benefit for the community, but you should contact the funder before applying. Your project must contribute to at least one of the Trust's outcomes. These include more sport and recreation, safer access through settlements, more varied activities and services, a stronger community life, more local economic activity, new vocational skills, valued heritage, more sustainable energy use in homes and community buildings, and more tourism opportunities. You will need to list the measurable activities and outputs you will deliver. The fund can help with feasibility work, salaries, core running costs and up to 100% of project costs. Multi-year awards are usually offered for a maximum of three years. You do not need to be a registered charity. The next deadline is 31 October 2026. The following round closes on 28 February 2027. A local panel of residents recommends awards, and you will usually hear 6-8 weeks after each deadline. One thing to plan for: you must show that you have consulted the people who will benefit and that local groups support your idea. If any item or contract will cost over £30,000, you must also run an open and fair tendering process and send evidence of it with your application. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/tannach. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Up to £10,000East of England, East Midlands

Wryde Croft Wind Farm Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Grants for charitable community projects benefiting residents within 6 km of Wryde Croft Wind Farm near Peterborough. Priority for projects that have raised some funds. Amount: Up to £10,000 (more on exception). Winter round closes 11:59am on 1 November 2026; outcomes by end of February 2027. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee benefiting the parishes of Crowland, Fleet, Gedney Hill, Holbeach, Parson Drove, Sutton St Edmund, Thorney, Whaplode and Wisbech St Mary. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/wryde-croft/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Up to £1,000East Midlands

Springwell Solar Farm Pre-Operational Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (EDF Renewables)

Grants for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations meeting current needs of people living close to the proposed Springwell Solar Farm near Scopwick. Decisions in 6 to 8 weeks. Amount: Up to £1,000. Next closing date 1 November 2026 (rounds 1 May and 1 November). Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups, registered charities and other voluntary organisations serving the villages on the fund map around Scopwick. One grant held at a time. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/ssf/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Funding amount not listedWales

Liverpool Bay CCS Community Benefit Fund (Flintshire)

Community Foundation Wales (Liverpool Bay CCS Limited)

Year one of a four-year fund for Flintshire communities hosting Liverpool Bay carbon capture and storage infrastructure, for projects in education, environmental enhancement and local heritage and culture. Amount: Not stated on the Community Foundation Wales page (the Cheshire strand offers up to £20,000). Closes midday on 2 November 2026; outcomes in February 2027. Who can apply: Charitable and not-for-profit organisations delivering projects in the Flintshire area of benefit. Cheshire projects apply through Cheshire Community Foundation. How to apply: Apply through the Community Foundation Wales Grants Hub using the Apply link on the fund page. You can book a call with a Grants Officer. Official source: https://communityfoundationwales.org.uk/grants/liverpool-bay-ccs-limited-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

And 18 more in all open grants below.

Added this week (34)

Callagheen Community Wind Farm Fund

Fermanagh Trust (ScottishPower Renewables)

Up to £10,000East of England, East Midlands

Wryde Croft Wind Farm Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £1,000East Midlands

Springwell Solar Farm Pre-Operational Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (EDF Renewables)

Funding amount not listedWales

Liverpool Bay CCS Community Benefit Fund (Flintshire)

Community Foundation Wales (Liverpool Bay CCS Limited)

Liverpool Bay CCS Community Benefit Fund (Cheshire)

Cheshire Community Foundation (Liverpool Bay CCS Limited)

Up to £5,000South West England

Year one of a four-year fund for communities hosting the Liverpool Bay carbon capture and storage infrastructure, for projects in education, environmental enhancement and local heritage and culture. Amount: Up to £20,000. Closes 2 November 2026. Who can apply: Charitable and not-for-profit organisations delivering projects near Chester, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham and Neston. Flintshire applicants apply through Community Foundation Wales. How to apply: Read the programme brief and application questions on the Cheshire Community Foundation page, then use the Apply link before 2 November 2026. Official source: https://cheshirecommunityfoundation.org.uk/grants/lbccs/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 4 Nov 2026

Trenouth Solar Farm Fund

Cornwall Community Foundation (Low Carbon)

Grants for community projects in or benefiting St Ervan, St Issey, St Eval and St Merryn, with preference for educational elements or improving sustainability and carbon footprint. Projects start from 1 January. Amount: Up to £5,000 (higher in exceptional cases). Applications by 4 November 2026; decisions mid December. Who can apply: Charities, CICs and community and voluntary groups working in the area of benefit. Not public bodies, parish councils, schools or organisations with significant free reserves. How to apply: Register on the Cornwall Community Foundation grant application page to receive your application form link, check the general eligibility criteria and Application Process and Guidance, then apply before the deadline. Official source: https://cornwallcommunityfoundation.com/grants/trenouth-solar-farm/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Guide

Checked 21 October 2026 against the official sources linked.

How much the funds pay

In Scotland, the Scottish Government recommends developers offer community benefits worth £5,000 per megawatt of installed onshore wind capacity a year for the life of the project, and it has proposed raising this to £6,000. Outside Scotland the amount varies from project to project.

Source: Scottish Government: Onshore wind policy statement, community benefits, Scottish Government: proposed update to community benefit guidance

Who runs them

Some funds are run by a community council or a local trust. Many are administered on the developer behalf by a community foundation or grant-maker, such as Foundation Scotland. The administrator page sets out the area, what can be funded and how to apply.

Source: Local Energy Scotland

What they fund

Most funds are flexible and support anything that benefits the area, from equipment and events to building repairs. Some have separate strands, such as education and training funds for individuals, or larger grants for major community projects.

Find funds near you

Local Energy Scotland keeps a register of community benefits from renewable energy in Scotland. If a new development is planned near you, ask the developer early what community benefit it will offer and how local groups will have a say.

Source: Local Energy Scotland

Plan for the decision panel

Many community benefit funds are decided by a panel of local volunteers who meet a few times a year. Find out when the panel meets and when papers close, and show clearly how your project helps people living inside the area of benefit.

Who funds this

Funder	Open grants here
Foundation Scotland	74
Community Foundation Northern Ireland	6
Lincolnshire Community Foundation	4
Norfolk Community Foundation	4
Two Ridings Community Foundation	4
Devon Community Foundation	3
Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland	2
Cumbria Community Foundation	2

34 different funders in total. Where a maximum award is stated, the middle value is £5,000.

By grant size

Largest award	Open grants
Up to £2,000	24
£2,001 to £10,000	49
£10,001 to £100,000	21
Over £100,000	0
Amount varies or not stated	34

All open grants (128)

No deadline listed

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The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The West Benhar Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund supports community activity in five communities near the wind farm. In West Lothian, these are Greenrigg and Fauldhouse. In North Lanarkshire, they are Harthill, Eastfield and Shotts. The fund is index linked and totals £150,000 per year across all of these areas. This is a devolved fund. Each community manages its share in line with its own priorities and needs, so the arrangements differ from place to place. Decisions are made by groups within each community. These are the Board of Getting Better Together for Shotts, the Board of the Fauldhouse & Breich Valley Community Development Trust, and the Board of the Harthill, Eastfield and Greenrigg Group. The fund suits community groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area of benefit. There is no fixed grant size. Some of the funding for Shotts and Fauldhouse directly supports programmes of activity run by the local anchor organisations. Where you apply depends on where your project will make a difference. If your activity benefits Harthill, Eastfield or Greenrigg, you can apply directly to Foundation Scotland, which distributes the HEG Community Fund. If your focus is Shotts or Fauldhouse, you need to contact the local organisation instead. There is no single deadline, because each community distributes its share differently. Read Foundation Scotland's application criteria and general exclusions before you apply. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/west-benhar-wind-farm-community-benefit-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Zenobe Blackhillock Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,000Scotland

This microgrant fund supports community groups and charities that run activities benefiting people living in the Keith and Strathisla Community Council areas of Moray. It is paid for by Zenobe Blackhillock BESS Limited, which operates the Blackhillock battery energy storage site outside Keith, and it is run with Foundation Scotland. Groups can ask for up to £1,000. Individuals running an activity that supports local community initiatives can ask for up to £500. The fund will share out £25,000 in year one. Grants can help with equipment, running costs, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should improve quality of life for local residents, help build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit. Applications that show added value are prioritised. For example, you might bring in other funding, work in partnership with other groups, or reach beyond one group to benefit the whole community. Every application is considered case by case. There is no fixed closing date. The two community councils consider applications at their monthly meetings, so send yours at least one week before the meeting you are aiming for. Strathisla Community Council does not meet in January or July, and Keith Community Council does not meet in January or August. Contact the councils for the latest submission information. You can apply to only one council per project. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/blackhillock. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Kildrummy (Lumsden & Towie) Education & Training Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £1,500Scotland

This fund gives education and training bursaries to individuals who live in the Lumsden, Kildrummy, Towie and Glenkindie areas of Aberdeenshire. It suits people who want to improve their job prospects or move into a new career. You can apply for up to £1,500 for a short course or the first year of a longer course. Year two of a multi-year course can receive up to £1,000, and later years up to £300. Courses can be vocational or professional, full-time or part-time, and can be anywhere in the UK. Courses leading to formal qualifications, such as SVQs, HNCs, HNDs and degrees, are favoured over informal ones. PhDs are not supported. Bursaries can help with course fees, travel, meals, childcare, accommodation, study aids such as a laptop or books, specialist equipment and up to 10 driving lessons in some cases. IT equipment is usually capped at £500. You can apply at any time. The fund is part of the KLT Link Here Fund from Greencoat UK Wind, owner of Kildrummy Wind Farm, and £15,000 a year is available in total. Once you apply, Foundation Scotland arranges a short phone interview and aims to tell you its decision within four weeks. One thing to know: apprenticeships are not supported, and the fund cannot pay for costs already covered by a school, college, employer or another funder such as Skills Development Scotland or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/kildrummy-lumsden-towie-education-training-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Nadara A'Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

From £500Scotland

The A'Chruach Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects in three areas of Argyll & Bute. You can apply if your project benefits people living in West Loch Fyne, Dunadd, or Lochgilphead community council areas. The fund comes from Nadara, who owns the A'Chruach Wind Farm. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. There is no set deadline, so applications appear to be accepted on a rolling basis. The fund focuses on projects that help local communities. You need to show how your project will benefit people in these specific areas.

Funding amount not listedNorth East England

Supporting community groups within a 10-mile radius of the Green Rigg Wind Farm

Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland

This fund supports community groups near the Green Rigg Wind Farm in Northumberland. You can apply for up to £5,000. Your group must be within 10 miles of the wind farm. Projects should benefit the local community. Businesses and individuals cannot apply.

Up to £500England, Yorkshire and The Humber

Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Fund

Two Ridings Community Foundation

The Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm Fund gives grants from £1 to £500. It supports people and communities around the Sixpenny Wood Wind Farm in East Yorkshire. You can apply for small projects that benefit your local community. The fund is managed by Two Ridings Community Foundation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis with no set deadline. You need to serve communities in the area around the wind farm to be eligible.

More grants

Callagheen Community Wind Farm Fund

Fermanagh Trust (ScottishPower Renewables)

Saddleworth Hydro Sustainability Fund

Saddleworth Hydro

Caithness Futures Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £20,000Scotland

Halkirk District Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Tannach and District Wind Farm Trust

Foundation Scotland

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Up to £10,000East of England, East Midlands

Wryde Croft Wind Farm Community Fund

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £1,000East Midlands

Springwell Solar Farm Pre-Operational Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation (EDF Renewables)

Funding amount not listedWales

Liverpool Bay CCS Community Benefit Fund (Flintshire)

Community Foundation Wales (Liverpool Bay CCS Limited)

Liverpool Bay CCS Community Benefit Fund (Cheshire)

Cheshire Community Foundation (Liverpool Bay CCS Limited)

Up to £5,000South West England

Deadline · 4 Nov 2026

Trenouth Solar Farm Fund

Cornwall Community Foundation (Low Carbon)

Deadline · 4 Nov 2026

Carrick Futures

Foundation Scotland

From £500Scotland

Carrick Futures is a community fund for South Carrick in South Ayrshire. It is run by a voluntary board of trustees, and Foundation Scotland handles applications and payments. The money comes from ScottishPower Renewables community benefit funds linked to the Arecleoch and Mark Hill windfarms. The fund backs charitable activity that supports the rural regeneration and sustainability of Ballantrae, Colmonell & Lendalfoot, Barr, Barrhill, Dailly, Pinmore & Pinwherry, and Girvan & District. Its priorities include better access to public services, tackling inequality, health and wellbeing, support for children and young people, community-led assets, and climate-smart approaches. Small grants run from £500 to £5,000. Standard grants run from £5,001 to £50,000. Large grants are over £50,000 and start with an initial enquiry form, after which the board decides whether to invite a full application. Awards can be multi-year, normally up to 3 years. The next application deadline is 4 November 2026, with outcomes expected in late January 2027. Groups and organisations that benefit people in the eligible communities can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. One thing to plan for: the amount available for new awards varies, because it depends on existing funding commitments. Board decisions are final. A project that is turned down cannot be reconsidered for at least one year. For awards of up to £1,000, you can also ask your local Community Council about its micro grant scheme. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/carrick-futures. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 5 Nov 2026

Thornog Community Benefit Fund

Energia Renewables / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £10,000Northern Ireland

The Thornog Community Benefit Fund is a local fund set up by Energia Renewables. It shares the benefits of the Thornog Wind Farm with the people who live nearby. The wind farm sits between Drumquin, Co Tyrone and Kesh, Co Fermanagh. The fund backs local community projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Its priorities are energy efficiency and sustainability; social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community; educational issues with a sustainability angle; and environmental or economic benefit. You can ask for up to £5,000. In exceptional circumstances, the panel may decide to award up to £10,000. Location matters. Your organisation must be based within 10 miles of the wind farm, measured in a straight line. 70% of the funds will go to eligible groups based within a 6 mile radius, so a larger share is reserved for groups closest to the site. This fund suits local groups with a project that serves people living near the wind farm. It is open now and closes at 1pm on 5 November 2026. Check your location against the radius before you start, because it is the main hard rule on the page. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 5 Nov 2026

Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund

Energia Renewables / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

The Long Mountain Community Benefit Fund supports local community projects near the Long Mountain Wind Farm on Glenbuck Road, Dunloy. Energia Renewables set the fund up with local groups, so that the wind farm brings social and economic benefits to the people who live nearby. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland administers it. You can apply for up to £3,000. The fund backs projects that are planned and run for the benefit of the local population. Its priorities are projects that develop cross community relations, energy efficiency and sustainability of local community facilities, social, cultural or sporting benefit for the local community, educational issues with a sustainability angle, and environmental or economic benefit. The fund closes at 1:00pm on 5 November 2026, so there is a little under three weeks left from today. One practical point to check first is location. Your organisation must be based within 5 miles of the windfarm site entrance, measured in a straight line. Being near the wind farm is not enough on its own; the organisation itself must sit inside that radius. If you are just outside it, this fund is not open to you. The Community Foundation for Northern Ireland lists many wind farm funds side by side on its open grants page. Each has its own area, size and closing date, so make sure you are looking at the Long Mountain entry. If you have already started an application, the foundation asks you to keep using the link emailed to you when you registered. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 5 Nov 2026

Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund

Greencoat Capital / Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Up to £3,000Northern Ireland

The Brockaghboy Community Benefit Fund gives local groups money for community projects near Brockaghboy Wind Farm in Swatragh, County L/Derry. The fund was set up in 2016 by TCI Renewables and was later taken over by Greencoat Capital. Its aim is to support locally beneficial, community-based projects and initiatives. You can apply for up to £3,000. The fund is interested in projects that improve collaboration among local groups and organisations. It also looks for projects that bring clear benefit to people experiencing disadvantage or life limiting circumstances, make more use of existing community space and sustainable venues, bring different generations together, or increase local participation through sports, culture and the arts. This fund suits charities and community organisations based within a 6km radius of the wind farm. The distance is measured in a straight line, so where your organisation is located really matters. The page invites applications only from organisations inside that area. The closing date is 5 November 2026 at 1pm. The fund is listed on the Community Foundation Northern Ireland page of open grants. Check that your organisation and project are eligible before you start, and aim to finish your application well before the closing time. Official source: https://communityfoundationni.org/achieving-impact/available-grants/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 6 Nov 2026

Teiges Mountain Wind Farm Community Fund

Fermanagh Trust (Energia)

Up to £5,000Northern Ireland

Small revenue grants for community activities, venue improvements and programme costs, and strategic revenue grants over one to three years for themes such as community safety, first aid and defibrillators, cross-community events, volunteer driver schemes, the environment, renewable energy and mental health. Amount: Small grants up to £2,000; strategic grants up to £5,000 a year for one to three years. Closes 12 noon on 6 November 2026. Who can apply: Community groups with projects within 5 km of Teiges Mountain Wind Farm (Brookeborough, Knocks and Cooneen). One grant from the fund at a time. How to apply: Download the grant guidelines and application form from the Fermanagh Trust fund page and return the completed form by the closing date. Applications written by professional fundraising consultants are not accepted. Call 028 6632 0210 or email secretary@fermanaghtrust.org. Official source: https://www.fermanaghtrust.org/our-grants/teiges-mountain-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 9 Nov 2026

The Beinneun Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Beinneun Community Fund pays for projects that benefit residents of the Glengarry and Fort Augustus community council areas, including Glenmoriston, in Highland. Foundation Scotland runs it, and Beinneun Wind Farm Ltd, which owns and operates the Beinneun wind farm, provides the money. The Flexible Fund has two strands. Single year grants cover short-term activities and projects. Multi-year grants give community groups steadier funding. For these you need to show a broad range of community benefits, work with other local organisations, present a clear project plan with measurable outcomes, and prove excellent governance. You can also apply for governance and organisation development costs. These go through the single year strand, for grants under £5,000. There is no fixed grant size. The next application deadline is 9 November 2026, and the Community Panel meets on 7 December 2026 for that round. Community groups and organisations with a constitution, set up on a not-for-profit basis, can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your project must be charitable or for community benefit. You will need to explain how it improves the economic, social or environmental sustainability of the local communities. Match funding is not required, though evidence of other funding or your own contributions will strengthen your application. Grants must normally be spent within one year of being awarded, unless the Panel agrees otherwise. Decisions are final and there is no appeals process. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/beinneun-community. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 9 Nov 2026

Beinneun Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £25,000Northern Ireland

The Beinneun Community Fund supports projects that benefit people living in the Glengarry and Fort Augustus community council areas, including Glenmoriston. It is provided by Beinneun Wind Farm Ltd, which owns and runs the Beinneun wind farm, and is managed by Foundation Scotland. Around £500,000 a year is available for the life of the wind farm, which is expected to be up to 25 years from 2017. There is no fixed grant size. The Flexible Fund offers single year grants for short term activities and projects, and multi year grants for larger community investments. Multi year applications must show a broad range of community benefits, work with other local organisations, a clear project plan, measurable outcomes and strong governance. The fund can also pay for governance and organisation development costs, through the single year strand for grants under £5,000. It suits community groups and organisations that have a constitution and run on a not-for-profit basis. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your project must be charitable or for community benefit. You will need to explain how your project improves the economic, social or environmental sustainability of these communities. The next application deadline is 9 November 2026. The Community Panel then meets on 7 December 2026 to consider applications. One practical point: grants must normally be spent within one year of being awarded, unless the Panel agrees otherwise. Match funding is not required, but evidence of other income or fundraising will strengthen your application. Decisions are final and there is no appeals process. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/beinneun-community. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 13 Nov 2026

Cornavarrow and Slieveglass Wind Farms Community Benefit Funds

Fermanagh Trust (Energia)

Small revenue grants (mostly up to £2,000), strategic revenue grants and, for Cornavarrow only, strategic capital legacy projects improving community health and wellbeing. Amount: Small grants up to £4,000; strategic revenue up to £5,000 a year; capital legacy up to £25,000 a year (Cornavarrow only). Closes 12 noon on 13 November 2026. Who can apply: Community organisations and projects within 5 km of Cornavarrow or Slieveglass Wind Farm, around Drumquin and Killen. How to apply: Download the grant guidelines and application form from the Fermanagh Trust fund page and return the completed form by the closing date. Applications written by professional fundraising consultants are not accepted. Call 028 6632 0210 or email secretary@fermanaghtrust.org. Official source: https://www.fermanaghtrust.org/our-grants/cornavarrow-and-slieveglass-wind-farms-community-benefit-funds/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 15 Nov 2026

Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

The Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, offers grants of up to £25,000 for charitable activity that benefits people in the Dunnet & Canisbay Community Council area in Caithness, Highland. The money comes from Schroders Greencoat, owner of Stroupster Wind Farm. The fund backs projects that improve communications and transport, community assets and facilities, opportunities for young people and older people, enterprise and tourism, the natural environment, and culture and heritage. If your idea does not fit neatly but meets evidenced local need and shows strong community support, it may still be considered where funds allow. The fund can also cover core running costs, salaries, feasibility work and requests spread over up to three years, each with extra conditions. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the area can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. About 20% of the fund can go to projects outside the area, as long as residents of Dunnet & Canisbay clearly benefit. There are three rounds a year, closing on 15 March, 15 July and 15 November. The next deadline is 15 November 2026, with decisions notified in January. A Community Panel of local residents makes the award recommendations. One thing to plan for: you should show evidence of community support, and priority is likely to go to applications that have raised money from another source, including local fundraising. Requests above £25,000 may be considered only if your project is transformational, so contact the fund before applying. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/stroupster. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Deadline · 18 Nov 2026

Tievenameenta Community Fund

SSE Renewables

£500 - £75,000East of England

Annual fund (about £80,000 to £90,000 this year) for projects within 12 miles of Tievenameenta Wind Farm near Killeter, County Tyrone, on community development, energy efficiency, sustainability, climate action and safety. Amount: Not stated (fund total about £90,000 this year). Closes 5pm on 18 November 2026. Who can apply: Not-for-profit organisations, community groups and social enterprises in the area of benefit, or based outside it with measurable impact inside it. How to apply: Apply online through the SSE Community Investment Portal linked from the fund page: register a user and group account, then complete the application by 5pm on 18 November 2026. Official source: https://www.sserenewables.com/communities/community-fund-locations/northern-ireland/tievenameenta/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 30 Nov 2026

EDF power solutions Dorenell Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £30,000Scotland

This fund supports community-led, charitable activities that benefit people living in Dufftown, Auchindoun, Glenrinnes, Glenlivet, Inveravon and Cabrach in Moray. It is paid for by EDF power solutions from the Dorenell Wind Farm and run by Foundation Scotland. You can ask for up to £30,000. Awards can cover revenue and capital costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations and feasibility studies, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should link to the themes in the 2024 Community Development Plan priorities: environment and heritage; community and recreational facilities, groups and activities; local economy; housing and sustainable development; and transport and access to services. Projects outside the listed priorities may still be funded where there is clear evidence of need and community support. The next application deadline is 30 November 2026. Earlier rounds closed on 31 March 2026 and 31 July 2026. A Community Panel of local people recommends awards. Groups and organisations need a constitution and must be set up on a not-for-profit basis. You do not need to be a registered charity. Larger strategic awards of more than £30,000 are considered case by case for projects with significant community benefit and for ongoing staff posts. Interest-free repayable grants are also possible where cashflow is a problem. Contact the Fund Adviser before applying for either. One thing to keep in mind: where there is competition for funding, priority may go to projects that show impact in areas such as community wealth building, partnership, environmental sustainability, bringing in other funding and lasting legacy. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/dorenell. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 2 Dec 2026

Hornsea 3 Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Ørsted)

Grants for coastal and cable-route communities near the Hornsea 3 offshore wind farm in Norfolk and Suffolk. Separate Skills and Legacy funds run alongside the main Community Fund. Amount: £500 to £75,000. Closes midnight on 2 December 2026; decisions by early March 2027; next round 2 June 2027. Who can apply: Not-for-profit community organisations with projects in the eligible Norfolk and Suffolk coastal and cable-route area (see the fund criteria). Main grants need match funding. How to apply: Check the criteria on the GrantScape Hornsea 3 page and apply through the GrantScape online portal before midnight on 2 December 2026. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/hornsea-3-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 7 Dec 2026

Old Luce Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £20,000Scotland

The Old Luce Community Fund provides money from local wind farm companies to support community projects. The fund combines community benefit payments from multiple wind energy companies including SSE, ScottishPower Renewables, and others. You can apply for funding throughout the year as there are no set deadlines. The fund covers projects in the Old Luce area of Scotland. Funding amounts are not specified and depend on your project. You need to be working on something that benefits the local community. The money comes from wind farms that operate in the area.

Deadline · 10 Dec 2026

Great British Energy (GBE) Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks

Great British Energy

Funding amount not listedEngland, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland

The Great British Energy Supply Chain Fund: Offshore Wind and Networks will award up to £300 million in capital grant funding. It aims to build UK manufacturing capacity for key constrained components in offshore wind and the electricity networks that support it. The money must be used to build new manufacturing facilities in the UK or extend existing ones. Demand for these components is outpacing supply, which causes bottlenecks, longer lead times, higher project costs and delays. The fund aims to ease these pressures and strengthen UK supply chain security. It suits companies registered under the Companies Act 2006 that plan a UK manufacturing project producing one or more of the fund's listed Critical Components. Eligible costs are capital spending directly linked to the project. This includes buildings, production equipment and machinery, associated infrastructure tied to the product, and research and development costs linked to the facility. Running costs, land purchase, service and maintenance agreements, warranty costs and interest are not covered. The application window opened on 11 December 2025. Earlier rounds closed on 31 March, 30 June and 30 September 2026. The final round closes on 10 December 2026 at 5:00pm, or earlier if the budget is fully allocated. Grant funding must be drawn down between April 2026 and March 2030. One key caveat: your project must show a genuine case for assistance, meaning the grant is necessary for it to go ahead. The list of Critical Components is live, so read the latest guidance document from Great British Energy before you apply. Official source: https://www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/great-british-energy-supply-chain-fund-offshore-wind-and-networks-1. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 11 Dec 2026

New Albion Community Wind Farm Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation (New Albion Wind)

Up to £10,000East Midlands

Revenue and capital grants for charitable, educational, environmental and community amenity projects near New Albion Wind Farm. Amount: Up to £10,000. Next deadline 11 December 2026. Who can apply: Small, locally managed voluntary, community or self-help groups and charities. NCF does not usually fund social enterprises controlled by one individual. Projects must be based in and benefit Rushton or Pipewell. How to apply: Read the fund guidance on the Northamptonshire Community Foundation page and apply through the online form linked there. NCF recommends speaking to its grants team before applying. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/new-albion-wind-farm-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 15 Dec 2026

Halsary Windfarm Community Benefit Fund (Halkirk & District)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £10,000Scotland

The Halsary Windfarm Community Benefit Fund supports community activity and development in the Halkirk and District area of Highland. It is run by Foundation Scotland and paid for by ScottishPower Renewables, which owns and operates the Halsary Windfarm. The fund is worth about £30,000 a year for the life of the windfarm, expected to be 25 years. You can apply for up to £10,000. Projects must fit one of these purposes: community facilities, skills and employment, community or local events, sport and recreation, environmental improvements, youth and education, heritage, or net zero and emissions reduction. Applications that do not clearly fit but show strong community support and evidence of need may be considered where funds allow. The fund backs the charitable activities of constituted, not-for-profit groups that benefit the community. You do not need to be a registered charity. Running costs, salaries, feasibility work, trips outside the area and multi-year awards of up to three years can all be considered, each with conditions set out on the page. There are four deadlines each year: 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December. The next one is 15 December 2026. Decisions are announced at the end of May, August, November and February. A panel of local residents makes the award recommendations. One practical point: you will need to show that you have consulted the people who will benefit, and other local groups, and that they support your plan. You should also explore other funding sources, although you do not have to secure any set share of match funding. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/halsary-windfarm-community-benefit-fund-halkirk-district. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 15 Dec 2026

Denny and District Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £10,000Scotland

The Denny and District Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, gives grants of £500 to £10,000 to community projects that benefit people living in the Denny and District Community Council area in Falkirk. The money comes from the Earlsburn, Kingsburn and Todhill wind farms, owned by Nadara and Netro Energy. The fund backs charitable activities that improve quality of life, build vibrant, healthy and sustainable communities, and encourage community spirit. Grants can cover equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Established groups wanting to develop their service are particularly welcome, as are new groups offering new opportunities. The next deadline is 15 December 2026, with decisions due by the end of February 2027. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you do need to show local consultation, evidence of demand and local partnerships, and you should include letters of support from local partners. Applications that reflect green alternatives, partnership working, local skills, local buying and a lower carbon footprint are likely to be viewed more favourably. One practical caveat: the fund cannot pay for projects retrospectively, so your project must only start after decisions are made. Projects usually need to finish within 12 months, although multi-year grants can be considered. If you need more than £10,000, speak to the Community Funds Adviser before filling in a form. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/denny-and-district. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 15 Dec 2026

RWE Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund (Halkirk District)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £10,000Scotland

This fund from Foundation Scotland supports charitable activities and services that benefit people living in the Halkirk District Community Council area of Caithness. It is paid for by RWE, the owner of the Bad á Cheò Wind Farm. You can apply for up to £10,000. The fund backs projects that develop services and facilities, sustain or create jobs, build skills and knowledge, improve access to culture, heritage and the environment, or help people get around and get connected. Projects that do not fit these outcomes may still be considered if they show strong community support and clear need. Constituted not-for-profit groups and organisations working to benefit local people can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. The fund can cover core running costs, salaries, feasibility work and trips outside the area, as long as you explain the case clearly and show the benefit to the wider community. You do not have to find a set amount of match funding. There are four rounds each year, with deadlines on 15 March, 15 June, 15 September and 15 December. The next deadline is 15 December 2026. A panel of local residents makes the funding recommendations. One practical point: read the application criteria before you apply. Requests for more than £10,000 and multi-year awards need a conversation with the fund adviser first. The fund will not support campaigning. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/bad-cheo-halkirk-district. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 16 Dec 2026

RWE Bowbeat Wind Farm (Peebles & Eddleston) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£1,000 - £10,000Scotland

This fund pays for community projects that benefit people living in the Royal Burgh of Peebles and District and the Eddleston and District Community Council areas. It is provided by RWE Renewables UK Operations Limited, owner of the RWE Bowbeat Wind Farm, and run by Foundation Scotland. Projects should achieve at least one of these aims: improve quality of life for local residents, help build a vibrant, healthy and sustainable community, promote community spirit and activity, or tackle climate change at a local level. One-year grants are £1,000 to £10,000. Multi-year grants of up to three years can reach £30,000, which is £1,000 to £10,000 a year. In exceptional circumstances, one-year grants of up to £50,000 can be considered. If you want a large grant, you must speak to Foundation Scotland before you apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Groups based outside the area can also apply if their project clearly benefits people in Peebles and Eddleston. The Round 2 deadline is 16 December 2026. Decisions are expected in mid-February 2027. A Community Panel of local people makes recommendations on awards. The page says some things will help your application. These include local consultation and support, match funding, local suppliers, care for the environment and partnership working. A grant can cover 100% of project costs, but preference goes to projects with other funding in place. One practical point: if you need less than £1,000, the page says a Micro-Grant scheme run by the Community Council will soon be available. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/rwe-bowbeat-wind-farm-peebles-eddleston-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 15 October 2026.

Deadline · 1 Jan 2027

Grange Wind Farm Community Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

£250 - £5,000East Midlands, East of England

Grants for practical or educational projects on community cohesion and facilities, young and older people, energy efficiency and the environment. Running costs are currently considered. Amount: £250 to £5,000. Next closing date 1 January 2027 (rounds 1 January and 1 June). Who can apply: Volunteer-led not-for-profit projects within 10 miles of Grange Wind Farm at Tydd St Mary, with priority within 5 miles. One grant held at a time. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/grange/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 6 Jan 2027

Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

£200 - £10,000Scotland

The Haventus Ardersier Port Community Benefit Fund backs community projects that improve people's quality of life in the Highlands. Foundation Scotland runs it. Haventus, the owners of the Ardersier Energy Transition Facility (Ardersier Port), provides the money. You can ask for a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project should aim to enhance quality of life, promote community spirit, or help communities to be vibrant, healthy and sustainable. Grants go up to £10,000. There are two routes. Small grants of £200 to £1000 can be applied for at any time. Decisions usually take 4 weeks, and you must apply at least 6 weeks before your project starts. Larger grants run in set rounds. The next large grant deadline is 6 January 2027, with decisions expected in early March 2027. The fund is for groups and organisations working to benefit people in the areas covered by the community councils of Petty and Ardersier, Cawdor and West Nairnshire, Croy and Culloden Moor, and Nairn West and Suburban. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your funded activity must be charitable. A Community Panel of local people makes recommendations on awards. One practical point: you will normally be expected to show value for money, for example with quotations. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/haventus-ardersier-port-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £10,000Scotland

The Nadara Glenkerie Wind Farm Community Fund supports community projects near the Glenkerie Wind Farm in Scotland. You can apply if your project benefits people living within 15km of the wind farm. This includes areas like Upper Tweed, Tweedsmuir, and parts of Biggar, Symington, Stobo, Skirling, Roberton, Lamington and Wiston. The fund appears to accept applications on a rolling basis. The funding amount is not specified in the available information. Community groups and organisations can apply for projects that help local residents.

Up to £5,000East Midlands

Winwick Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation (Cubico)

Revenue and capital grants for charitable, educational, environmental and community amenity projects near Winwick Wind Farm. Amount: Up to £5,000. Next deadline 8 January 2027. Who can apply: Small, locally managed voluntary, community or self-help groups and charities. NCF does not usually fund social enterprises controlled by one individual. Projects must be based in and benefit Winwick, Cold Ashby, West Haddon or Guilsborough. How to apply: Read the fund guidance on the Northamptonshire Community Foundation page and apply through the online form linked there. NCF recommends speaking to its grants team before applying. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/winwick-wind-farm-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Foundation Scotland

£250 - £5,000Scotland

The Langhope Rig Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, backs community projects in the Scottish Borders. The money comes from Greencoat UK Wind, owners of the Langhope Rig Wind Farm near Hawick. Small grants run from £250 to £5,000. In exceptional circumstances, requests of up to £10,000 may be considered for projects with considerable community need or benefit, but you must speak to the Fund Adviser first. You can also ask for recurring costs over three years, with a maximum award of £10,000. The fund supports charitable activities that encourage community activity, improve access to services, improve local transport infrastructure, build the local economy, strengthen links between groups, or develop and maintain community assets. It can cover equipment, running costs, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Groups and organisations that benefit people in eligible communities can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity. Applications close on 8 January 2027, and decisions are expected in mid-March 2027. One caveat: for revenue projects there is no guarantee of ongoing support, so the fund encourages groups to work towards being self-sustaining. Any outstanding completion or monitoring reports from earlier grants must also be with Foundation Scotland before further grants are paid. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/langhope-rig. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Up to £30,000East Midlands

Burton Wold Community Wind Farm Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation (Burton Wold Wind Farm)

Revenue and capital grants for educational, environmental, charitable and community amenity projects, such as training and volunteering, green spaces, heritage and youth schemes. Multi-year applications possible. Amount: Up to £30,000. Next deadline 8 January 2027. Who can apply: Small, locally managed voluntary, community or self-help groups and charities. NCF does not usually fund social enterprises controlled by one individual. Projects must be based in and benefit Burton Latimer or Cranford. How to apply: Read the fund guidance on the Northamptonshire Community Foundation page and apply through the online form linked there. NCF recommends speaking to its grants team before applying. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/burton-wold-wind-farm-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Up to £30,000East Midlands

Yelvertoft Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund

Northamptonshire Community Foundation

Revenue and capital grants for charitable, educational, environmental and community amenity projects near Yelvertoft Wind Farm. Multi-year applications possible. Amount: Up to £7,000, or up to £30,000 for exceptional projects. Next deadline 8 January 2027. Who can apply: Small, locally managed voluntary, community or self-help groups and charities. NCF does not usually fund social enterprises controlled by one individual. Projects must be based in and benefit Clay Coton, Crick, Lilbourne or Yelvertoft. How to apply: Read the fund guidance on the Northamptonshire Community Foundation page and apply through the online form linked there. NCF recommends speaking to its grants team before applying. Official source: https://www.ncf.uk.com/yelvertoft-wind-farm-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 13 Jan 2027

Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

From £500Scotland

The Vattenfall Clashindarroch Wind Farm Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland, supports charitable, community-led projects in the areas served by the community councils of Huntly, Strathbogie and Tap o'Noth, and the area served by Cabrach Community Association. The money comes from Vattenfall, the owner of Clashindarroch Wind Farm in Aberdeenshire. The main programme has three sizes of grant: small grants of £500 to £5,000, medium grants of £5,001 to £25,000, and large grants over £25,000. Grants can pay for equipment, running costs for local groups, consultations, staff salaries directly related to project delivery, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should fit one or more of seven priorities, which include community services and facilities, culture and recreation, the natural environment, rural regeneration, local heritage, young people, and resilience for people experiencing disadvantage. The next application deadline is 13 January 2027, and the Panel meets on 15 March 2027. The Panel meets three times a year. Some smaller schemes can be applied for at any time: Volunteer Development Bursaries, Resilience Hub Support, and swimming lessons and school transport costs. Micro grants of up to £500 are also available through each community council and Cabrach Community Association. One practical point to plan for: large grants need an expression of interest first, and they are for capital improvements to an existing community facility. You will also need to show how you have thought about local suppliers, partnership working, building local skills and matched funding. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/clashindarroch. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 18 Jan 2027

Clyde (Dumfries and Galloway) Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

Up to £5,000East Midlands

The Clyde (Dumfries and Galloway) Community Fund from Foundation Scotland backs charitable activities that improve quality of life, bring people together and help communities thrive. The money comes from the owners of Clyde Wind Farm and is shared between twelve local communities. You can ask for a wide range of costs. These include equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. There is no fixed grant size. Small grants go up to £5,000. Standard grants start at £5,001 and have no upper limit, but you should talk to the funds adviser first if you plan to ask for more than £20,000. Grants can be multi-year, usually for no more than three years. The current round closes on 18 January 2027. A community panel is due to meet around 17 March 2027 to make its recommendations. You do not need to be a registered charity, but your project must clearly benefit at least one of the twelve fund areas. If it reaches more than one area, you should estimate how many beneficiaries are in each. One practical point to keep in mind: each community has its own pot, and the amounts differ a lot. The current round has £771,556.57 in total, from £19,503.58 for Kirkconnel and Kelloholm to £143,803.57 for Carronbridge. Some areas may already have allocated their funds, so it is worth looking at the area figures before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/clyde-dg. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 1 Feb 2027

Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden)

Foundation Scotland

£250 - £1,000Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Cardenden) offers grants of £250 to £1,000 for community projects that benefit people in the Cardenden Community Council area in Fife. It is run by Foundation Scotland and paid for by Westfield Wind Farm Limited, part of Nadara. The fund backs charitable activities that fit the Cardenden Community Action Plan. The themes are community and recreation facilities, environment and heritage, community safety and infrastructure, and a sustainable Cardenden, including local jobs. Projects that contribute to the plan are particularly welcome. Other requests are also considered, such as equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional workers, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Groups and organisations can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must operate on a not-for-profit basis and meet the standard eligibility criteria. The panel particularly welcomes groups that have not applied to the fund before. The next application deadline is 1 February 2027, for a decision in early April 2027. A further deadline follows on 2 August 2027, for a mid October 2027 decision. A local panel of residents and community councillors makes the decisions. One practical caveat: each group or organisation can make only one application a year, although that application may cover several projects. If you want to ask for more than £1,000, speak to the Community Funds Adviser before you apply. Smaller grants under £250 are available through a microgrant scheme run by Cardenden Community Council. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/westfield-cardenden. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 1 Feb 2027

Triton Knoll Offshore Community Wind Farm Fund

Lincolnshire Community Foundation

Grants to improve meeting places and support community spirit near the Triton Knoll landfall at Anderby Creek (3 km) and the substation near Bicker Fen (5 km). Amount: Up to £5,000. Next closing date 1 February 2027 (rounds 1 February and 1 August). Who can apply: Not-for-profit community groups, registered charities and other voluntary organisations whose services benefit residents of the area of benefit. One grant held at a time. How to apply: Download the fund guidelines and application from the Lincolnshire Community Foundation fund page and submit before the closing date with your governing document and accounts or recent bank statements. LCF encourages a call first on 01529 305825. Official source: https://lincolnshirecf.co.uk/grants/triton-knoll/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 3 Feb 2027

East Coast Community Fund

GrantScape (funded by Ørsted)

£1,000 - £50,000Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands

Grants for coastal communities near the Hornsea 1 and Race Bank offshore wind farms on the Yorkshire and Lincolnshire coasts. A separate Skills Fund runs with its own dates. Amount: £1,000 to £50,000. Next round closes midnight on 3 February 2027; decisions by end of April 2027. Who can apply: Not-for-profit community organisations in the eligible coastal areas of Yorkshire and Lincolnshire shown on the fund map. How to apply: Check the map and criteria on the GrantScape East Coast Community Fund page and apply through the GrantScape portal before midnight on 3 February 2027. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/eastcoastcommunityfund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 10 Mar 2027

Glenkens & District Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £25,000Scotland

The Glenkens & District Community Fund, run by Foundation Scotland with the Glenkens and District Trust, supports projects that help local communities become connected, resilient and carbon-neutral places. The money comes from the Blackcraig and Windy Rig wind farms in Dumfries and Galloway. Around £250,000 is available each year. Standard grants run from £500 to £25,000. Projects must be in, or directly benefit people from, ten community council areas: Balmaclellan, Balmaghie, Carsphairn, Corsock & Kirkpatrick Durham, Crossmichael & District, St John's Town of Dalry, Dunscore, Glencairn, New Galloway and Kells, and Parton. Multi-year awards are sometimes considered for up to three years, with a cap of £25,000 per year and £75,000 in total. Grants over £25,000 follow a two-stage process, starting with an enquiry. The fund's priorities are a connected community, an asset rich community, an economically flourishing community and a carbon neutral community. Projects that fit the Glenkens & District Community Action Plan get priority, though every project is judged on merit. The fund also favours partnership working, local suppliers and long-term thinking. The fund has two deadlines a year. The next application deadline is 10 March 2027. Groups do not need to be registered charities. One practical point: groups can submit more than one application in a fund year (June to May), but each application must stay within the maximum grant level. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/glenkens. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

Deadline · 25 Mar 2027

Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Benarty)

Foundation Scotland

Up to £2,000Scotland

The Nadara Westfield Wind Farm Community Fund (Benarty) gives grants to community projects that benefit people living in the Benarty Community Council area of Fife. Westfield Wind Farm Limited, part of Nadara, pays into the fund each year for the life of the wind farm. In 2024 the fund received £14,249. Grants are usually up to £2,000. Larger requests may be considered if the project will have a significant impact, but talk to the fund coordinator first. The fund can pay for equipment, running costs, staff or sessional workers, consultations, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects that match the Benarty Community Action Plan are particularly welcome. The next application deadline is 25 March 2027, with decisions in late May 2027. Each group can apply once a year, although one application can cover several projects. Benarty Community Council separately runs micro-grants of up to £250. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/westfield-benarty. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

Deadline · 31 Mar 2027

RWE Camster Wind Farm Community Fund

Foundation Scotland