Community Finance
Community Finance
Community Finance schemes empower local groups, cooperatives, and social enterprises to invest in net zero projects through innovative funding models. These may include community shares, local climate bonds, or revolving loan funds, often supported by councils or ethical lenders.
Status: Open
About
Category: Community schemes
Eligible applicants:
- Community group
- Cultural and heritage institution
- GLA group
- Local authority
Terms
Minimum amount: (not specified)
Maximum amount: (not specified)
Return requirement: Yes
Maximum loan term: Not specified
Rate: Not specified
Funding can support renewable energy installations, retrofit programmes, EV infrastructure, circular economy initiatives, and local climate resilience projects. Often includes technical assistance and community engagement support.
Some schemes require match funding or community fundraising. Local authority partnerships may unlock additional support.
Eligibility
Eligible projects:
- Domestic fabrics and energy efficiency
- Domestic heat decarbonisation
- Heat network
- Non-domestic fabrics and energy efficiency
- Non-domestic heat decarbonisation
- Other
- Renewables (PV)
- Smart Local Energy Systems (SLES)
Please note: the Green Funding and Finance Finder may not be absolutely comprehensive. We strongly advise you to confirm all details directly with the relevant fund managers.
Green Funding & Finance Finder
Find more green funding and finance opportunities for your net zero project in the Green Funding & Finance Finder.
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