North Rhins Wind Farm Community Fund
Foundation Scotland
About this fund The North Rhins Wind Farm became operational in 2010 and it will pay community benefit for the 25-year lifetime of the wind farm. Payments are made directly to Community Councils, or similar organisations, to use or distribute to groups that are active in their communities.
Ten community councils are eligible for funding from the fund: Cairnryan, Kirkcolm, New Luce, Old Luce, Portpatrick, Stoneykirk, Lochans, Leswalt, Stranraer (which now includes Ochtrelure & Belmont) and Castle Kennedy.
Purpose of this fund The fund supports a broad range of community activity and development by supporting the charitable activities of community, not-for-profit groups.
Who can apply?
Grants are paid directly to Community Councils / Community Associations. If groups from one of the above community council areas wish to apply for North Rhins funds they should contact their local Community Council directly.
Key dates: Payment is made to Community Council’s in February or March each year