Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund

Grants for volunteer-led or community groups within a 10 kilometre radius of Beck Burn Wind Farm.

Donor
EDF Energy Renewables

Who can apply for standard grants?
• priority will be given to volunteer-led or community groups within a 5 kilometre radius of Beck Burn Wind Farm
• volunteer-led or community groups within a 10 kilometre radius of Beck Burn Wind Farm as long as they can demonstrate benefit to the 5 kilometre area

Please view the area of benefit before applying: Beck Burn Wind Farm Community Fund

What type of projects can be funded?
Charitable, community activities that are:
• environmental
• educational
• sporting
• community-related

Examples of activities the Fund would like to support:
• projects identified as needed by the local communities and encompassing all age groups
• improvements to community facilities
• projects that promote health and wellbeing
• sports and recreation projects
• culture and heritage projects
• projects that promote environmental sustainability, biodiversity and habitat conservation
• projects involving energy conservation and increased use of renewables

What the Fund will not support in addition to our normal exclusions:
• activities contrary to the interests of EDF ER or its subsidiaries
• activities likely to bring the Foundation, EDF ER or its subsidiaries into disrepute
• anti-renewable energy/windfarm activities
• individuals

How much can you apply for?
Awards will normally be between £1,000-£20,000 and can be for multiple years.

How do I apply?
• Complete the online application form here.
• A word version of the application form can be accessed here.

If you would like further information about this fund please contact:
Lisa Blackwell on 01900 825760 or email grants@cumbriafoundation.org

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