Sheskin Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Open for Applications

Funding available for community projects – Apply now!

If you live within 20km of Sheskin Wind Farm, you can apply for up to €15,000 to start or develop a community project.

Choose from a selection or proven ideas, or apply with your own idea related to education, energy, sustainable communities, or environment and climate action.


🗓 Deadline: July 1

Sheskin Wind Farm has launched a new community benefit fund to support community projects related to education and sustainability in Mayo.

The Sheskin Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund will support individuals, community groups, schools and non-profits within 20 kilometres of the wind farm to start a new community project or develop an existing one.

Eligibility criteria
  • Project must address at least one of the following themes: environment & climate action, education, energy, sustainable communities
  • Your project serves the community within 20km of the Sheskin Wind Farm, Co Mayo (this radius may change depending on demand – priority will be given to projects close to the windfarm)
  • You are an individual, informal community group, school or nonprofit organisation focused on education or environmental action
  • If awarded funding, you must complete your project and submit an impact report with both qualitative and quantitative data within 12 months of receiving funds
  • You are at least 18 years old or have the permission of a guardian to apply for funding

See full terms & conditions.

More information and application materials: Sheskin Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund