Energy developer to host community grant funding day in Lanarkshire

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A renewable energy developer is set to host an open day for community grant funding in a Lanarkshire community hall.OnPath Energy (formerly Banks Renewables) community grant funding event is taking place in the Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Hope Hub in South Lanarkshire - which was able to provide major upgrades to its indoor and outdoor facilities thanks to a £7,894 grant from OnPath Energy earlier this year.Taking place on March 23, the event gives local clubs and groups the chance to get more information about the Kype Muir Wind Farm Community Fund (KMCP).The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Team members from both the KMCP and OnPath Energy will be on hand to provide support and guidance for projects in their early stages, while a number of standout community projects will be there to share their journey and experience with the fund.The Kype Muir Community Partnership (KMCP) – the community-run panel which leads the delivery of community benefit funds from OnPath’s Kype Muir Wind Farm - have directed just over £500,000 to local groups and causes in the surrounding villages.In 2023, OnPath pledged around £195,000 to the KMCP fund, which has already helped many community clubs and groups in the past year.Including in 2023, a £45,000 KMCP grant helped Sandford Village Hall improve disability and access