Scheme reopens for community groups to apply for grants up to £30,000
Applications are invited for Round 2 of the Windfall scheme which offers grants mainly for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. This second round focuses on south Montgomeryshire and priority will be given to not-for-profit community groups in the Carno, Caersws, Trefeglwys, Dwyriw, Llanbrynmair and Llanerfyl community council areas; these groups can apply for grant funding of up to £30,000. Montgomeryshire community groups outside of these six areas are welcome to apply for grant funding of up to £10,000 per project.
Low carbon, shared, community and active travel initiatives as well as educational activities in pursuit of sustainable development may also be funded. Beneficiaries in the past have included village halls and other community buildings, football clubs, energy cooperatives, training organisations and climate action groups. Successful applicants could receive a grant of up to 100% of the project value.
Windfall is the working name of the Mid Wales Community Energy Trust – a not-for-profit organisation that aims to link income from renewable energy with rural regeneration through sustainable energy projects. Grant aid to community projects uses money provided voluntarily by developers of energy generation and other developments. Current available funding is from Amegni Ltd, which owns the Carno Wind Farm. Windfall’s voluntary Directors have created a new bilingual website windfall.wales as well as streamlining the grant application process.
Chair of Windfall, Andy Bull, said:
‘We’re delighted to announce this second round of funding under our new arrangements. I’d like to encourage community groups to pitch in and apply for grants that could make a tangible difference to local people, especially those around the Carno wind farm and those that operate at least partially in Welsh. Perhaps it’s about installing renewable energy measures or maybe a project that will lower a community’s carbon footprint – we’re open to considering a wide range of proposals.’
Sustainability charity Severn Wye Energy Agency is managing the grant scheme to distribute funds to successful applicants. Severn Wye’s Director for Wales, Dave Gittins, said:
‘This funding will give an important boost to sustainability projects across Montgomeryshire. We’re excited to see what ideas come forward and to help local communities progress on their low-carbon journeys.’
Scheme details
Full details can be found on the Windfall website but the scheme is particularly looking for projects that involve: renewable energy generation; energy efficiency or demand-reduction measures; low-carbon, shared, community and active travel initiatives; and educational activities around sustainable development.
How to apply
People interested in applying can find full guidance and application forms on the Windfall website: www.windfall.wales
For queries about the scheme or the application process please email:
The deadline for applications to this round is 16th June 2025. A further round of funding is expected to open in August 2025.
