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Community and Integrated Development

Oweninny Community Benefit Fund

Oweninny Power Designated Activity Company has developed a wind farm at Oweninny, Bellacorick Co. Mayo. A Community Benefit Fund has been established as a condition of planning consent. The Oweninny Community Benefit Fund Scheme is managed by Mayo County Council, who have established a representative Board of Directors to oversee the Governance of the Fund.

Applications are sought annually from clubs, associations, and other groups whose work support community-based initiatives and improvement projects. Applications received are evaluated in line with Mayo County Council’s policy on community benefit contributions required for certain major developments.

There are 2 application schemes run each year. One scheme for the Oweninny Target Area and the second smaller scheme is for the rest of the county.

Applications for 2024 for Category 1 & 2 and Category 3 are now open

Application Form / Supporting Documents, are available to download here: https://consult.mayo.ie/en/applications.

Closing Date for submission of applications through the online portal is Tuesday, September 24th at 4pm


Map of Target Area

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Oweninny Community Benefit Fund Allocation

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Oweninny Community Benefit Fund Strategic Plan 2022 to 2026

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