OnPath Energy funds local community groups, voluntary organisations, and environmental projects that fight poverty and enrich lives within the boundaries of its wind farms.
The Kype Muir Wind Farm is located south of Strathaven, and this fund is for communities in and around the wind farm in Strathaven & Glassford, Stonehouse, Lesmahagow, Sandford and Upper Avondale, Blackwood, Kirkmuirhill and Boghead.
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Step 1: Discuss your project idea with your Community Council representative. You can find their contact details in our application guidelines.
Step 2: Once you have discussed your project with your representative, you will need to submit an Expression of Interest form to Point North for the initial review. To download our Expression of Interest form, please click here clicking here.
For your application to be considered at the next panel meeting, your Expression of Interest form must be submitted by Thursday 9 July.
Step 3: Following feedback from us, you will then be asked to submit a full application. This does not mean that you will be awarded the grant.
Who can apply?
The geographical boundaries for this fund:
Projects outside these areas may be considered if you can show they benefit local people from these locations.
You don’t have to be a registered charity to apply, but you must have charitable aims. Examples include:
What does the fund cover?
Here are some examples of the type of funding you can apply for, but this list doesn’t include everything. If you’re unsure whether this fund covers your request, training or purchase, get in touch.
What does the fund not cover?
What is the application process?
Step 1: Discuss your project idea with your Community Council representative. You can find their contact details in our application guidelines.
Step 2: Once you have discussed your project with your representative, you will need to submit an Expression of Interest form to Point North for the initial review. To download our Expression of Interest form, please click here clicking here.
For your application to be considered at the next panel meeting, your Expression of Interest form must be submitted by Tuesday 20 October 2026.
Step 3: Following feedback from us, you will then be asked to submit a full application. This does not mean that you will be awarded the grant.
Before starting your application, make sure you read the guidelines in full.
When you have completed the application in full, we aim to have a decision for you within 12 weeks.
Read the guidelines to make sure you meet all the eligibility criteria before starting your application.
OnPath Energy is committed to generating power from renewable technologies such as onshore wind and solar farms. OnPath Energy support local community groups, voluntary organisations, and environmental projects that fight poverty and enrich lives within the boundaries of its wind farms.
