Scheme’s third round opens for community groups to apply for grants up to £30,000.
Applications open on 11 August for Round 3 of the Windfall scheme which offers grants mainly for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in Montgomeryshire.
In this third round of funding, community groups in the Carno, Caersws, Trefeglwys, Dwyriw, Llanbrynmair and Llanerfyl community council areas only are invited to apply. Grant funding of up to £30,000 is available for successful applicants.
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. The current funding is being made available by Amegni Ltd, which owns the Carno Wind Farm.
Chair of Windfall, Andy Bull, said:
‘We encourage community groups in eligible areas to apply for this third round of funding. Windfall grants are making a tangible difference to local people, especially those around the Carno wind farm and those that operate at least partially in Welsh. Whether you plan to install renewable energy measures or develop other approaches to lowering your 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 round of funding will give further crucial support to sustainability projects across Montgomeryshire. It’s always exciting 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
Applications open on 11 August 2025. Full guidance and application forms are on the Windfall website:
www.windfall.wales.
