MachairWind will build on SPR’s long-standing presence and positive track record as a responsible onshore wind developer and good neighbour across Argyll and Bute - investing in and working with local communities and businesses, to realise the benefits of renewable energy.

MachairWind Small Donations Fund 2026 is now open.

The MachairWind project is keen to support organisations and projects across the communities of Islay, Jura, Colonsay, Ross of Mull & Iona. We are delighted to offer donations of up to £500 to local initiatives that positively impact these communities. 

The 2026 application window will close at 11.59pm on Friday 9th October 2026.

Areas of Interest

To be eligible to apply, your initiative(s) should align with at least one of our areas of interest shown below:

Areas of Interest

We are delighted to offer donations of up to £500 to local initiatives that positively impact the communities of Islay, Jura, Colonsay, Ross of Mull & Iona. To be eligible to apply, your initiative(s) should align with at least one of our areas of interest shown below:

Education, training and research

Social initiatives

Art and culture

Biodiversity and climate change

How to Apply

For your application to be considered, please read our Terms & Conditions in full before completing an application form.

To apply, please complete our short (10 minute) application form, which can be accessed on computers and mobiles: MachairWind - Small Donations Fund Application Form 2026 – Fill in form

Important information

Initiatives are limited to receiving one donation of up to £500; however, organisations and groups are welcome to make more than one application per year providing each application is for a separate initiative. 

The MachairWind Small Donations Fund is unable to support:

• Organisations/Groups that promote any kind of discrimination
• Religious organisations, trade unions or political parties
• Projects or initiatives that only benefit a single individual or family
• Projects that require funding for salaries or other direct running costs
• Funding for ‘bricks and mortar’ construction projects