Welkin Road Battery Energy Storage (BESS) Community Impact Fund
Masdar Arlington has launched funds to support Greater Manchester Communities. They develop, own and operate battery energy storage assets and is committed to supporting the local communities that host its infrastructure.
Masdar Arlington is inviting local groups within a 10-kilometre radius of Welkin Road to apply to the fund on BizGive. They welcome any projects with a positive environmental, social or economic impact.
Each application has the opportunity of up to £5000 pots, with the objectives for the fund being to support projects that;
Improve Safety in the Local Area
Promote Local Skills and Employment
Engage the Local Community
Create and Improve Local Infrastructure
Create and Improve Local Amenities
Protect and Improve the Local Environment
Improve Sustainability of the Local Built Environment
Applications close 29th November, when decisions will be taken on which projects to support.
Find out more and apply here.