Knockacummer Wind Farm Community Fund - Rockchapel
Proven ideas and funding for your community
Knockacummer Wind Farm and Greencoat Renewables' commitment to a sustainable future extends beyond the renewable energy they generate. They strive to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner for the benefit of all their stakeholders, including those living close to the wind farms they own. Through this fund you can start a new project or expand an existing project to improve your community, school or neighbourhood.
How it works
- Select an idea listed below or submit your new or existing project and register to get your project page
- Use your project page to complete the 30 Day Challenge
- Submit a photo and your action plan
- Let us know what impact you are having in your community
Who can apply
- You live within 10km of Knockacummer Wind Farm and within 5km of Rockchapel
- You're passionate about building a thriving community where you live
- You are an individual, an existing local group or a community organization
What you get
- Seed funding to start your selected idea
- Free starter resource pack, mentorship and technology tools to get started
- Additional impact funding, once you report back on the impact of your active project
Explore ideas
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Support biodiversity in your school community with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan.
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Empower the kids in your primary school to become plastic free ambassadors in your local community.
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Promote active travel by bike for school children by starting a Cycle Bus in your local community.
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Free weekly timed runs in your local community
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An annual series of walks and talks aimed at connecting us more closely with our community and our place
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Support biodiversity in your local community with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan.
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Children Fit For Life
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Organise a free meeting place in your community to repair things instead of throwing them away.
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Organise an Open Orchard to bring people together, provide free fruit to local residents and green our urban environments.