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:
- Activity to seed the development of a community energy project.
- Adopting a proven community energy approach or business model in a new community or situation.
- 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.
- Registered 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).
Grant amount: A total of £100,000 is available.
Grants of between £5,000 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.
Deadline: Friday 26 July 2024, 5pm.
Contact information: Email: Communityandlocalenergy@enwl.co.uk
Website: Powering Our Communities fund