Oweninny Community Benefit Fund Scheme 2024 - Category 1 & Category 2, large-scale capital projects, within Target Area.

Oweninny Power Designated Activity Company has developed a Windfarm at Oweninny, Bellacorrick 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 from clubs, associations, and other groups in the locality whose work will support community-based initiatives and improvement projects.

NOTE:-  This application refers only to funding under CATEGORY 1 & CATEGORY 2 – TARGET AREA - large-scale capital projects.

CATEGORY 1 - TARGET AREA:-  Large-Scale Capital Projects (Shovel Ready) -  All necessary planning/consents/procurement etc., must be in place, where applicable, at application stage.

CATEGORY 2 - TARGET AREA:-  Project applicants will submit proposals which require development in order to submit a large-scale capital project Category 1 application in the future, e.g. comprehensive proposals which require design, architectural supports, necessary approvals, engineering reports, planning, procurement, etc.

Applications will be evaluated in line with the Qualifying Criteria in accordance with OCBF Guidelines 2024 – please read OCBF Guidelines 2024 before completing this Application Form. 

Mayo County Council’s Policy on community benefit contributions required for certain major developments will be adhered to.