Grant Value: There is £30 million available 

Status: Open

Summary: The scheme funds projects that support vulnerable energy consumers, the development of innovative products or services and the empowerment of consumers to reduce their carbon emissions. Read more about this fund on our dedicated Energy Redress webpage

Who can apply? Registered Charities and Community businesses (Coops, CBSs, CICs) can apply to these Funds

What will it fund? .

Small Project Fund

• Amount available: Up to £500,000
• Grant size: Between £20,000 – £49,999.99
• Priority: Support energy consumers in vulnerable situations.

Main Fund

• Amount available: Up to £9.5 million
• Grant size: Between £50,000 – £1.5 million
• Priority: Support energy consumers in vulnerable situations.

Impact Fund

• Amount available: Up to £500,000
• Grant size: Between £20,000 – £250,000
• Priority: Monitor the impact to households of energy advice and other interventions.

Innovation Fund

• Amount available: Up to £2.25 million
• Grant size: Between £20,000 – £1 million
• Priority: Develop innovative products or services.

Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund (CERF)

• Amount available: Up to £1.5 million
• Grant size: Between £20,000 – £750,000
• Priority: Reduce UK carbon emissions and empower households to reduce carbon footprint.

Just Transition Fund

• Amount available: Up to £750,000
• Grant size: Between £20,000 – £200,000
• Priority: Community renewable energy which will benefit energy consumers in vulnerable situations.

Please note round two projects will be expected to start in December 2026 or January 2027.