These local community benefit funds were set up by Gaelectric in 2016 and is now managed by CGN Europe - a wind energy and energy storage company that believes in a sustainable future. GCN is committed to ensuring that their wind farms, whilst having obvious environmental benefits, also provide significant economic benefits to the local community.

Monnaboy Community Benefit Funding – Greysteel area – grants of up to £2500 – closing date 23rd October 25 - Monnaboy Community Benefit Fund - Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Dunbeg Community Benefit Funding – Limavady/Coleraine area – grants of up to £2500 – closing date 23rd October 25 - Dunbeg Community Benefit Fund - Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Dunmore Community Benefit Funding – Dungiven area – grants of up to £2500 – closing date 23rd October 25 - Dunmore Community Benefit Fund - Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund - Within 6km radius of the windfarm, which includes the areas of Monkstown, Grange, Woodburn, Greenisland, Ballynure and Carnmoney. Grants up to £3000 - Carn Hill Community Benefit Fund - Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund - located off the Parkgate Road, Kells, County Antrim. Grants up to £2500 - Corby Knowe Community Benefit Fund - Community Foundation Northern Ireland

Cloonty Community Benefit Fund - ocated in an area bounded by the B17 Straid Road to the north, the B62 Ballybogey Road to the west and B147 Kirk Road / Ballintea Road to the south and east. Grants up to £5000 - Cloonty Community Benefit Fund - Community Foundation Northern Ireland

For more information and to apply, please check the Foundation’s website – www.communityfoundationni.org