Grant News

Community businesses across England looking to lower their energy costs can now apply for support through the Energy Resilience Fund, launched by Power to Change and delivered by Key Fund.

The fund offers investment between £10,000 and £150,000, made up of a grant (up to 40%) and a loan at 6.5% interest, repayable over 12 months to 7 years. It aims to help community businesses reduce energy consumption, lower bills, and improve the environmental performance of their buildings.

Funding can support a wide range of energy efficiency and renewable energy measures, such as:

• installing solar panels or heat pumps,
• upgrading insulation, glazing, and lighting systems,
• replacing inefficient boilers or heating controls, and
• fitting energy monitoring and management systems.

Eligible applicants must own their premises or hold a lease of at least 12 years, and must have been declined by a bank for commercial finance. The fund is open to community businesses across England, including social enterprises, community hubs, and development trusts.

Those yet to complete an energy audit can also apply for grants of £500–£2,500 to assess potential improvements and savings.

To apply, interested organisations should visit the Power to Change website to review the full eligibility guidance and complete the online expression of interest form. Shortlisted applicants will then be invited to submit a detailed proposal, including financial forecasts and energy improvement plans.