EirGrid is now inviting applications to the first phase of The EirGrid North Connacht Community Benefit Fund. This is Phase 1.

The fund will provide grants to local community groups, not-for-profit organisations and social enterprises that operate or service communities near this new cable line, and who can deliver projects that will create positive social and environmental impacts. The overall aim is to increase public and environmental well being in the community and to leave a positive legacy.

Please ensure you have read the fund guidelines for applicants in full before beginning your application (available to download from here) and a map of the area of benefit can be viewed here. 

Phase 1 of the fund will close at Friday 13th March 2026 at 5pm.

The guidelines provide all the information required to complete and submit your application.
If you need help or guidance at any stage, please contact SECAD Partnership CLG at 021 4613 432 / [email protected] and ask to speak to a member of the Community Benefit Fund Team.

One-to-One Clinics, 20-minute time slots to speak to a SECAD team member about your project and application, are available to book on the following dates, times and locations:

Swinford: February 24th 2026, 06:30pm – 0830pm

Ballina: February 25th 2026, 10:30am – 12:30pm

Ballaghadereen: February 25th, 02:300pm – 04:300pm

To book an appointment, please email [email protected] with the subject line ‘One-to-One booking’, please include your name, group name, phone number, preferred email address, chosen location, date and time. A confirmation email will be sent to you, if you don’t receive a confirmation email, please contact SECAD.

For more information, please visit https://eirgridcommunityfund.submit.com/show/54

Further information is also available on the website