Aims/priorities: This fund aims to support community and local energy groups to grow, address barriers, and take action to meet net-zero. The fund will support projects that contribute to one or more of the following priorities:
- Helping communities to establish a group or develop the scope for a community energy project.
- Scaling up delivery of a community or local energy project or group.
- Addressing a specific barrier that is holding back the development of community or local energy.
Who can apply? The following can apply:
- Community-based groups.
- Environmental groups.
- Industrial provident societies.
- Charities.
- Schools.
- Parish councils.
- Local authorities.
Applications from ethnic minority groups or other groups that are often ‘seldom heard’ or at risk of being left behind are particularly welcome.
Applicants must provide:
- A list of names and addresses of management committee/board members/directors.
- Three quotes for any item of capital expenditure over £500 (these can be supplied as part of the monitoring report after the project is completed).
- A copy of their most recent bank statement or bank letter confirming their details (if successful).
Grant amount: A total of £100,000 is available.
Grants of between £1,000 and £15,000 are available.
Application process: Guidance notes and an application form are available from the Electricity Northwest website.
Completed applications should be submitted by email.
Successful projects will be announced in autumn 2023.
Deadline: Wednesday 19 July 2023, (midnight)
Contact information: Email: Communityandlocalenergy@enwl.co.uk
Website: Powering Our Communities fund