Help for communities to build for the future

Its new £10K funding pot is designed to help large or small community, sporting, charity, youth and all age groups build for the future and regenerate their town, village or area.

The energy company is looking for enterprising, sparky and impactful ideas that draw people together but require an extra injection of cash to help bring the projects to life.

The fund, which is open for applications, will enable 10 groups across Northern Ireland to gain £1000 funding to roll out a special project in their local area.

Power NI’s Gemma-Louise Bond said: “As everyone continues to embrace the current challenges and ups and downs of work and life, this initiative aims to show some light at the end of the tunnel and help people gear up for a more positive future.”

Applications for the Brighter Communities £10K Autumn fund can be made via Power NI’s website at https://bit.ly/3n4dnii.

Groups should showcase how they can implement an innovative and creative project which will change and improve their local community for the better.

The closing date is Monday, November 2, at 12pm.

Power NI have pointed out that applicants making a submission on behalf of an organisation or charity, must be over 18 and all groups should be based in Northern Ireland and have no political links.

Funding will be awarded only to tangible projects and cannot be used for overall running costs or overheads.

Full details of all criteria can be accessed online.