Provider: Younity community energy kickstart, Octopus Energy, The Midcounties and the Co-operative

Grant Value: £1.5M of funds available

Status: Open

Summary: Launched in collaboration with Octopus Energy and Midcounties Co-Operative, Community Energy Kickstart is here to help plug the funding gap for community energy projects. With £1.5m of funds available, this bridging loan is for projects across England, Scotland and Wales who are building and managing local renewable generation to benefit the local community while creating more cheap, green energy.

Who can apply?

• Groups in England Scotland or Wales

What will it fund?

• Groups searching for a loan to help with the construction phase of your community energy project