Great British Energy (GBE) Community Fund
Great British Energy (GBE) Community Fund
The Great British Energy (GBE) Community Fund provides grant funding to help community organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland develop and deliver community-owned clean energy projects. Eligible projects include solar, wind, energy storage and other low-carbon energy solutions. The fund is open to legally constituted community organisations whose projects will be at least 50% community-owned.
Status: Open
About
Category: Grant funding
Eligible applicants:
- Community group
- Local authority
- Social housing provider
Terms
Minimum amount: (not specified)
Maximum amount: £3,000,000
Return requirement: No
Maximum loan term: (not specified)
Rate: (not specified)
Feasibility: Up to £40,000 to test whether your project idea is viable before committing significant time or money. Development: Up to £100,000 to turn a viable idea into an investment-ready project. Capital: Up to £3 million, or 50% of the total project value, to help a construction-ready project bridge any remaining funding gaps.
Eligibility
Eligible projects:
- Domestic fabrics and energy efficiency
- Domestic heat decarbonisation
- Heat network
- 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
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