SSE Renewables has opened the Tievenameenta Community Fund for applications, offering approximately £85,000 to support local projects that deliver tangible improvements for communities near Tievenameenta Wind Farm in County Tyrone.

Since 2017, the fund has distributed over £760,000 to local initiatives, and this year's round adds a further £85,000. Community groups and projects within a 12-mile radius of the wind farm can apply, with priority given to those within three miles.

The fund targets projects that address local challenges, with a focus on community development, energy efficiency, climate action, and safety. Recent projects have included construction and development initiatives, such as enhancements to community facilities and the creation of outdoor spaces.

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Pádraig Fitzgerald, SSE Renewables Community Investment Manager, said: "We're proud to continue supporting communities near Tievenameenta Wind Farm through our Community Benefit Fund. The Forge Family Resource Centre and Ederney Community Development Trust are excellent examples of what difference the funding can make locally in Tyrone. Each year, we see inspiring projects that bring people together and create lasting impact. We look forward to supporting even more initiatives in 2025."

Applications for the Tievenameenta Community Fund are now open online until Friday, November 14. Interested groups can apply at sserenewables.com/TievFundor contact the Community Investment Manager at [email protected].