ChangeX launch community funds in Kilkenny with €8,000 available for projects near Lisdowney

ChangeX, in partnership with Greencoat Renewables, has launched community funds totalling more than €200,000 across nine locations in Ireland including Kilkenny, to support local community groups, schools, and organisations to build sustainable, thriving communities. 

The new funding will support local groups living near Greencoat-owned wind farms to start or expand projects that create a positive social or environmental impact in their community. Around €8,000 is available to support projects within 10km of the Lisdowney Wind Farm in Kilkenny.

Applicants can choose from nine proven ideas that have already had a positive impact in other communities across Ireland, and internationally. Alternatively, local communities can apply for funding of up to €5,000 for their own project related to one of the following themes: health and wellbeing; sports and recreation; education; energy; sustainability and environment; culture and heritage. 

The funding builds on the existing partnership between ChangeX and Greencoat Renewables. 

Since 2021, the two organisations have launched community funds in 12 locations across Ireland, with total funding of €375,000, so far benefitting more than 11,000 people. 

As a significant owner of renewable energy infrastructure, Greencoat Renewables Plc is fully committed to supporting and funding community initiatives to build a more sustainable and prosperous society. Extending its commitment beyond renewable energy assets, Greencoat Renewables strives to operate in a responsible and sustainable manner for the benefit of all its stakeholders and seeks to be a best-in-class partner for those living in close proximity to the wind farms they own. 

"Greencoat's commitment to a sustainable future extends beyond the renewable energy we generate. We’re delighted to extend our partnership with ChangeX to help us increase the impact and reach of our community funding,” said Greencoat’s Ben Brooks. 

“With community leaders having access to the ChangeX platform, we want to help foster new ideas and projects that leave a positive impact in the communities in which we are located, and build on the amazing projects supported by the 2021 and 2022 funding.”