COVID-19 response fund for Cavan wind farm communities

Galetech and ESB have launched a special Covid-19 response fund for the communities surrounding Mountain Lodge Wind Farm in Co Cavan.

The aim of the fund is to deliver targeted services and support organisations in the vicinity of Mountain Lodge wind farm that help the most vulnerable including the provision of essential supplies and educational material in response to the Covid-19 emergency.

The emergency fund will be administered by SECAD, a local development company experienced in supporting communities to maximise the use of community funding.

Applications are welcomed from local community groups involved in the current provision of supplies such as medicines, PPE and educational material. These projects should complement the support measures that are currently being rolled out by local authorities and others, such as The Community Call initiative.

Welcoming the fund, Frank Kelly, Mountain Lodge Wind Farm Operations Stakeholder Manager, said: “At ESB, we want our wind farms to have clear and lasting benefits for all. Now, more than ever, we want to support our communities during these unprecedented times. As witnessed in recent months and weeks, people all over the country are working together to look after our most vulnerable through the provision of essential supplies and services. Through the establishment of this special Covid-19 wind farm community fund, we can help ensure that such good work can continue.”

The fund is now open for applications and interested organisations in the Republic of Ireland can apply to SECAD’s website via https://www.windfarmcommunityfunds.ie/.