Provider: Northern Powergrid

Grant Value: up to £20,000

Status: Open for expressions of interest

Summary: To submit an expression of interest, all you need to do is complete a short eligibility quiz, and if you are eligible give a little detail about your project. You’ll then be told within 14 days if you can proceed to a full application.

Who can apply? Charities, CIC’s, CIO’s who are:

• Based within Northern Powergrid’s operating area of Northeast of England, Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire.
• Have an annual income under £500,000
• Have been operating for at least one year

What will it fund? Projects can include energy generation and backup solutions and may also include small energy efficiency improvements, as long as these support a wider community resilience plan.

For this round, NPg are especially keen to support projects that help communities stay open, safe and supported during emergencies such as storms or long-duration power cuts.