The Great British Energy Community Fund (formerly the Community Energy Fund) is a government programme which specifically funds community energy projects to do feasibility and development. £10m was made available through the fund initially in 2023 and the government has recently announced another £5m. The aim of the fund is to help kickstart projects including […]
Grant Value: – Status: Not opeen 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) […]
The government has announced a £10m partnership between Great British Energy and the Metro Mayors, called the Mayoral Renewables Fund. This funding is not specifically for community energy, however some organisations may benefit from the scheme. Applications are open to Mayoral Combined Authorities, so if you are active in one of the areas listed below […]
CEE convened a Grant applications workshop during Community Energy Fortnight in 2023. You can find the recording on our YouTube channel. You can access our top tips for funding applications and notes from the workshop to help your grant writing process.
Provider: partnership between the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) and Bristol City Leap Grant Value: range of grants up to £50k Status: Open/Rolling Summary: Whether you’re passionate about generating renewable energy, connecting to heat networks, making energy efficient building improvements, or championing low-carbon transportation solutions, the fund could help get your project off the ground. […]
Grant Value: £5k to £15k Status: Open Summary: Patagonia supports organisations with bold, direct-action agendas and a commitment to long-term change. Patagonia provides funding for organisations that build involvement and civic engagement and work to build an inclusive and diverse environmental movement, among other criteria. Who can apply? organisations that: What will it fund? organisations […]
Provider: Co-operatives UK Grant Value: Development grants between £2k to 15k, Equity match investment ranging from £10k to £50k Status: Open Summary This fund supports new and existing community businesses in England that are at all stages of a community share issue. Who can apply? The Booster Fund supports community businesses. What will it fund? […]
Provider: National Lottery Grant Value: £300 to £20,000 Status: Open Summary: Will fund community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live. Who can apply? (Please note you cannot apply if you already have an Awards for All grant.) What will it fund? Projects that meet one […]
Provider: Camden Council Grant Value: Up to £5k/£50k depending on fund Status: Open Summary:The purpose of the Camden Climate Fund for Community Energy projects is to support community groups, charitable groups, and non-profit organisations to develop and deliver community-led energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that enhance the energy efficiency of community buildings while providing […]
Provider: Bristol Water Grant Value: between £2,000 – £10,000 Status: Open Summary: The Better Futures Fund supports projects and charities in areas supplied by Bristol Water, helping to build stronger communities. Who can apply? What will it fund? Your project must focus on one or more of these areas:
Provider: South West Water Grant Value: Between £2k to £15k Status: Open Summary: The Better Futures Fund supports projects and charities in South West Water’s supply area, helping build stronger communities.For South West Water customers, the fund will provide £850,000 over five years. Who can apply? What will it fund?
Provider: Bournemouth Water Grant Value: Between £1k – £4k Status: Open Summary:The Better Futures Fund supports projects and charities in areas supplied by Bournemouth Water, helping to build stronger communities. They believe in supporting projects and charities in the places where we live and work, helping to build stronger communities. For Bournemouth Water customers, the […]
Provider: SES Water Grant Value: Between £1k to £7k Status: Open Summary: The Better Futures Community Fund supports projects and charities in areas supplied by SES Water, helping to build stronger communities.For SES Water customers, the fund will provide £353,000 over five years for community funding. Who can apply? What will it fund?
Provider: Friends Provident Foundation Grant Value: Various funding amounts and opportunities available Status: Open Summary: They offer grant funding to support projects and organisations, who are working to shape a fairer, more sustainable economy. The challenges are vast. The financial system dominates our economy and too often serves its own interests. Meanwhile climate breakdown and […]
Provider: Small Grants Programme Grant Value: Up to £5k Status: Rolling Summary: This grant offers one-off, small grants to registered charities with an annual income below £200,000. Who can apply? Charities and CIOs must meet the following criteria: What will it fund? Charities and CIOs that:
Provider: The prospectory Grant Value: £250 to £3k Status: Open Summary: “I’ve got an idea” is a micro fund for individuals (or small groups or organisations) who have a novel technical idea that they want to try out that will have a social or environmental benefit. It will cover a variety of different costs and […]
Provider: office for zero emission vehicles Grant Value: Various funding amounts and opportunities available Status: Open Summary: The government offers a range of grant schemes to support the wider use of electric and hybrid vehicles via the Office of Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV).
Provider: Church of England Grant Value: £45,000 (The level of grant available for each church will vary according to the indices of multiple deprivation by ecclesiastical parish.) Status: Open Summary This fund aims to support churches/church halls with limited budgets with the costs of replacing a gas boiler with an alternative low carbon heating system. […]
Provider: Social Investment Business Loan Value: £100k – £1.5m (Repayment Term 1 – 6 years) Status: Open Summary: The Community Builders Fund provides loans of between £100k and £1.5m to UK charities and social enterprises based in England, Wales and Scotland. The fund is supported by the Government guarantee scheme – Growth Guarantee Scheme. Who can […]
Provider: British Gas Grant Value: customers that owe up to 2k in debt Status: Open Summary: The British Gas Energy Trust, is an independent charity funded by British Gas, and was set up to support individuals and families who are struggling to pay their bills, regardless of energy provider. The British Gas Energy Trust will […]
Provider: North East Yorkshire Net Zero Hub Grant Value: Various funding amounts and opportunities available Status: Open Summary: Projects should meet NZ Hub priorities: Heat Decarbonisation; Renewable Energy Technologies; Natural Carbon Sequestration; Circular Economy. Proposals should be strategic in nature with a focus on investigating, scoping, informing, demonstrating, evaluating, and developing insights to inform net […]
(£1 million for solar and hydro sites)Baywind Energy Co-operative Ltd is a mature community energy organisation actively looking for solar sites (above 20kW) and hydro sites. They are focused in Cumbria, but are open to support projects across the country. They will also be able to help install, maintain and own solar systems for 20 […]
Provider: Community fund Grant Value: £300 to £20k Status: Open Summary: The organisation provides funding for projects that bring people together to build strong relationships and improve communities in England. Who can apply? What will it fund? The application window is ongoing. Apply at least 16 weeks before you want to start the activities or […]
The Stobart Sustainability Fund is aimed at supporting community-led sustainability projects and initiatives lead by non-profit organisations, community groups and educational facilities, such as schools and colleges, to help them transform their local community through projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions or that protect and enhance the environment.
Power to Change has launched this support package as part of the Community Business Renewal Initiative. The package includes funding, support to fundraising, guidance for community business leaders and help to continue and adapt services to ensure community businesses are at the heart of national recovery.
Provider: John good group Grant Value: up to 5k Status: Open/ Rolling Summary: The Matthew Good Foundation has launched a new fund for small and growing local charities, voluntary groups or social enterprises that are making a big impact on communities, people or the environment. Every three months, five organisations are offered a share of […]
Provider: The King’s Cross group Grant Value: up to 150k Status: Open/Rolling Summary: This fund has been established to accelerate carbon reduction efforts across the King’s Cross Estate and the surrounding community, supporting the estate’s ESG priority areas. This fund is dedicated to empowering local projects that can demonstrate a tangible carbon reduction benefit, contributing […]
Provider: SASC Grant Value: Various funding amounts and opportunities available Status: Open Summary: SASC aims to improve the lives of vulnerable individuals by increasing their access to safe, stable and appropriate housing, and to make charitable organisations financially stronger, by helping them to buy housing in a low risk way. Focusing their investment on your […]
Provider: Sainsbury Family Charitable Trusts Grant Value: Various funding amounts and opportunities available Status: Open Summary: Grants to fund registered charities or activities with clearly defined charitable purposes. The trusts work in many fields, including the environment, social inclusion, education, scientific research, the arts, and heritage.
Grant Value: up to £5k Status: Open/Rolling Summary: Grant to fund community renewable energy and social enterprise projects. The Trust is committed to addressing a broad range of environmental challenges, including tackling climate change, promoting renewable energy, protecting biodiversity, and encouraging sustainable living practices. The Trust focuses on projects that often operate on limited budgets but deliver […]
Provider: Greggs Foundation Grant Value: £20k for up to 3 years Status: Coming soon Summary: The Community Action Fund is a core funding grant to help organisations manage the financial requirements to keep their services running. Grants for projects aiming to make a difference to a local area with clear consideration given to the environmental and […]
Provider: Esmee Fairbairn Foundation Grant Value: Minimum 30k Status: Rolling Summary:We fund organisations that we believe will make the greatest long-term impact and change systems for the future – work that has the potential for wider influence or spread; takes a collaborative approach; and centres lived experience, justice and equity. Who can apply? What will […]
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 […]
Provider: Triodos Grant Value: Up to £20 million Status: Open Summary: Triodos Bank UK has a long track record of financing community energy projects. They provide loans for project construction, operations and/or re-financing with facilities up to £20 million. They offer expertise and funding to power renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure and environmental technology projects, including […]
Ethex has a track record of successfully raising more than £70m for over 70 enterprises from a committed network of more than 15,000 people who want to use their money to create impact. Over £50m of the funding raised has been for community energy projects
Provider: Severn trent Grant Value: Various funding amounts available Status: Open Summary: The Severn Trent Community Fund is supporting local charities and community groups with £2million a year. It is open to projects that focus on increasing community wellbeing, ideally which incorporate People, Places and Environment. They decided to support local charities and community groups with […]
Provider: HS2 community and business funds Grant Value: £ Status: Open Summary:The Community Environment Fund has been created to compensate communities that are demonstrably disrupted by the construction of Phase One of HS2 from London to the West Midlands. There are two types of CEF funding: CEF Local will focus on quality of life and environment in individual communities. […]
Capital revolving loan fund for RE projects (100kW – 5MW) (set up and overseen by BIS). Loans are available for development costs (feasibility), bridging loans (planning stage to construction) and short-term loans to cover construction.
Securing funding and planning for the future is vital. Community First Yorkshire can help you on your funding journey by finding the right funds to apply for, assisting you with the application and helping you become ‘funding ready’.
The Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin, and the Combined Authority, are working with local authorities to offer grants of up to £50,000 to fund climate friendly schemes. Funding of between £5,000 and £50,000 is available for projects that prioritise (1) Local, clean, and flexible energy solutions; (2) Healthy, affordable and efficient buildings; (3) Walking, […]
The government’s “Find a grant” service allows you to search government grants. You can use it to access government grant funding, search and filter to find a grant that matches your needs, find out if you are eligible to apply for a grant and how to apply for a gra
Provider: Charity bank Grant Value: Various funding amounts and opportunities available Status: Open Summary: An ethical bank creating positive social change.They lend to charities, social enterprises and organisations tackling social and environmental issues and shape their terms and repayment schedules around needs. Who can apply? What will it fund?
Provider: Co-opertive and community finance Grant Value: 10k to 150k Status: Open Summary: They invest in enterprises that they believe are likely to be economically viable. Each enterprise must be able to demonstrate the ability to pay interest and repay the capital on any agreed loan finance. They can arrange flexible loan packages to suit […]
Provider: Spacehive Grant Value: £7 million available in funding Status: Open Summary: Spacehive helps crowdfund local ideas and has raised over £42 million across the UK and Ireland. They help communities raise funds to improve their local areas: everything from spruced up playgrounds and new street markets, to city farms and learning hubs. Spacehive will […]
Community foundations manage funds from individuals, businesses and other donors who want to support causes in their local area. They work with community foundations to inspire place-based philanthropy, bring communities together and fund vital work in neighbourhoods across the UK.
