Mynydd Y Gwair Wind Farm Community Fund – Round 12 now open

Round 12 is now open for Micro Grants up to £1,000, Small Grants up to £10,000 AND Medium Grants up to £30,000.

The Mynydd y Gwair Wind Farm Community Fund provides grants to organisations providing services, facilities or activities that benefit the communities within the area of benefit for the Mynydd y Gwair Wind Farm Community Fund.

This includes the following Community/Town Council areas: Llangyfelach, Pontlliw and Tircoed, Pontarddulais, Mawr, Penllergaer, Clydach and Morriston.

Closing date for applications: 12 noon, 31^st May 2023 (Panel Decision June 2023).

Click here for more information or to apply

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