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 4, small-scale capital projects, Rest of County, is now open.
Application Form and Supporting Documents, are available at: https://consult.mayo.ie/en/applications.
The Closing Date for submission of applications through the online portal is Tuesday, 11 March, 2025 at 4pm.