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Grants Available for Community Energy Projects (UK)

Community energy groups across the UK can apply for grants of up to £3,750 to support projects that deliver positive social and environmental outcomes within local communities.

Funded by Younity in partnership with Your Co-op Energy, the Powering Communities Fund aims to help groups and organisations deliver social impact projects, such as creating community resources, running events for young people, or starting a community garden.

Projects focusing on the following themes are welcome:

  • community engagement (outreach and participation)
  • environmental impact
  • educational and awareness-raising initiatives
  • collaboration and partnerships
  • innovation and creativity

The funding can be used to cover the costs of:

  • equipment
  • local events or workshops
  • staff costs
  • volunteer training
  • additional activities to expand an existing project
  • support for an organisation to achieve a quality or other standard, relevant to their activities
  • developing a local service or venue

To be eligible, organisations must have a current or upcoming Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Younity or have utilised their Kickstart Loan facility.

Applications close at 5pm on the 28th March 2025.

 

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5th March 2025