Community Benefits

Community Benefits

2024 Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 Community Benefit Fund is now closed

The 2024 Oweninny Wind Farm Phase 2 Community Benefit Fund is now closed. 

Should you have any queries on your application or the Community Benefit Fund, please contact the Fund Administrator SECAD Partnership on +353 (0)21 4613 432  or alternatively email info@secad.ie with the subject line "Oweninny Community Benefit Fund".

Phase 1 Community Benefit Fund

The Oweninny Phase 1 Community Benefit Fund Scheme is managed by Mayo County Council, who have established a representative Board of Directors and Evaluation Committee to oversee the Governance of the Fund. Both the board and the evaluation committee have representation from the local community.

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.

For further detailed information email oweninnycbf@mayococo.ie or 094 9064136.

Community Action Plans

Mayo County Council has developed a 5-year strategic plan for the Oweninny Community Benefit Fund. A further six sub area plans have also been developed for:

  • Bangor Erris Action Plan
  • Bellacorrick Ballymunnelly Action Plan
  • Crossmolina Action Plan
  • Eskeragh Action Plan
  • Keenagh Action Plan
  • Moygownagh Action Plan

Further information on the strategic plan is available here.