Yellow River Community Benefit Fund

Local Fund

The Local Fund opens on Monday, 12 January and will close on Monday, 2 March 2026.

Major Projects Fund

The Major Projects Fund opens on Monday, 12 January and will close on Monday, 2 March 2026.

Near Neighbours Fund

The Near Neighbours Fund opens on Monday, 12 January and will close on Monday, 2 March 2026.

We welcome applications from not-for-profit organisations, community groups, and social enterprises that create sustainable, scalable impact in their local areas. This includes:

• Groups based within the 10km Area of Benefit

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This fund supports projects that empower communities and strengthens resilience, particularly projects that address local challenges through inclusive, innovative, and sustainable solutions, and are also aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) & the Yellow River Community Benefit Fund Strategic Themes.

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs)

Projects should align with one or more of the following UN SDGs:

• SDG 4 - Quality Education: Promote inclusive, equitable and lifelong learning opportunities
• SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy: Support access to renewable energy and energy efficiency
• SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities: Build inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable local environments
• SDG 13 - Climate Action: Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts

Yellow River Community Benefit Fund Strategic Themes

1. Enhancing the Natural Environment through Community Engagement and Conservation
2. Promoting Community Engagement and Social Connectivity
3. Promoting Lifelong Learning and Skills Development
4. Preserving and Enhancing Waterways for Active Recreation, Sustainable Tourism and Community Use
5. Regenerating the Built Environment for a Sustainable and Inclusive Community
6. Promoting Health and Wellness for All Ages

Further details are available in the Yellow River Wind Farm Community Benefit Funding Strategy under Fund Documents section.

Residents living within a radius of 1km of the Yellow River Wind Farm are entitled to apply for a Near Neighbour payment per household.

The distance is identified from the base of the nearest turbine to the nearest part of the structure of the occupied residence (not outbuildings etc.), the location of which is identified in the An Post national address register.

Fund guidance prior to making an application

Please read the Fund Guidance and the Terms, Conditions and Eligibility documents and watch the short Near Neighbour instruction video below before commencing an application.

Fund documents:

Near Neighbour Fund Guidance Document

Near Neighbour Terms Conditions And Eligibilty

Apply to the Near Neighbour Fund