Find the Right Funding for Smarter Energy Management

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Find the right funding for smarter energy management

Discover the latest grants, loans and other funding opportunities designed to support energy efficiency improvements.

Energy Resilience Fund

Energy Resilience Fund

A fund delivered by a partnership to bolster the energy resilience of eligible charities and social enterprises in England.

  • Part loan (60%), part grant (40%)

  • £25k - £250k (including 40% grant)

  • For charities and social enterprises based in England looking to install energy saving measures

SME Loan Scheme

SME Loan Scheme

Scottish Government funding to help you pay for your energy efficiency projects.

  • Loans of up to 100k

  • Possibility of a cashback grant of up to £30k

  • For Scottish businesses, not-for-profit organisations and charities that fall within the EU definition of an SME

Green Business Loan Scheme

Green Business Loan Scheme

An incentivised funding package to support Welsh businesses reducing their carbon emissions and save on future energy bills.

  • Loans between £1k - £1.5m

  • Discounted fixed interest rates on green business loans for energy efficiency measures

  • For Welsh businesses of all sizes, provided they do not give rise to significant environmental impact

Clean Energy Fund

Clean Energy Fund

This £24.6m fund aims to empower businesses and voluntary organisations in North Wales to create a sustainable future.

  • Part grant from £25k - £500k (50%), interest free loans up to £250k (25%) and match funding (25%) for the voluntary sector

  • Loans from £50k - £2m for the private sector

  • For voluntary organisations, charities, community-led projects, businesses and private sector organisations based in North Wales

Climate Change Community Fund

Climate Change Community Fund

The CCCF is a grant available to local community groups and organisations in Stevenage to address climate change through their own community-led projects.

  • Grant of up to £7.5k per ward in Stevenage

  • £97,500 available per financial year

  • For groups with an organisation bank account, including schools, charities, clubs and societies, community groups and faith groups

CRT Capital Grant

CRT Capital Grant

Supporting improvements to community buildings and spaces in Welsh coalfield communities.

  • Grant of up to £7k

  • For community and voluntary organisations that are managing spaces used for social, health, educational or recreational purposes

Enabling Communities Budget

Enabling Communities Budgets

Supporting activities delivered by community, voluntary and social enterprise organisations in East Suffolk.

  • Grant of up to £7.5k

  • Over £412k allocated across 55 elected members of East Suffolk Council

  • For village halls and community centre refurbishments and purchase of equipment

Green Oak Fund

Green Oak Fund

The Green Oak Fund aims to benefit organisations and activities in Herefordshire and has a particular focus on projects that benefit the environment.

  • Grants of up to £5k

  • For community and voluntary groups, charities and individuals that have charitable or social benefit aims

  • Grants are awarded on a rolling basis, meaning applications can be submitted at any time

Medworth Community Fund

Medworth Community Fund

A fund that supports organisations working across Cambridgeshire and Norfolk that promote, enhance, and protect the natural environment and health and wellbeing.

  • Grant of up to £5k

  • For non-profit organisations that benefit those living within a 5km radius of the Medworth Energy from Waste Combined Heat and Power Facility.

  • Deadline: 1st August 2026

Laceby Solar Farm Community Fund

Laceby Solar Farm Community Fund

Supporting volunteer led not-for-profit projects in North East Lincolnshire that develop energy efficiency or environmental improvements.

  • Grants of up to £10k

  • For constituted voluntary and community groups, registered charities or social enterprises

  • Deadline: 1st October 2026

Bicker Wind Farm Trust

Bicker Wind Farm Trust

Grants available for projects that contribute to conservation, energy efficiency or environmental improvements within a 10-mile radius of Bicker Fen.

  • Grants of up to £5k

  • For not-for-profit community groups or social enterprises that support community activity.

  • Deadline: 1st October 2026

Bee Green Grant Fund

Bee Green Grant Fund

A community-focused grants programme that supports environmental and sustainability projects within 5km of Gawcott Fields Farm.

  • Small grants of up to £5k

  • Large grants of up to £10k

  • For local groups, charities, schools and community organisations

Big Energy Saving Loans

Big Energy Saving Loans

A lending programme by Big Issue Invest offering loan finance to social enterprises and charities in England for energy efficiency and renewable energy installation.

  • Loans between £20k-£200k

  • For social enterprises and charities in England with a clear energy-saving proposal and ability to repay

Benefact Trust Building Improvement Grants

Benefact Trust Building Improvement Grants

Provides essential support to protect and enhance churches and Christian charity buildings, including supporting energy efficiency measures.

  • Grants of up to £25k

  • For Christian charities, churches and representative bodies, for example dioceses and denominational bodies

  • You must have at least 30% of your total project funding in place and a annual turnover of at least £25k

Lendology Energy Efficiency Loans

Lendology Energy Efficiency Loans

Low-cost loans for homeowners in Bath and North East Somerset who want to install a variety of measures to improve the energy efficiency of their property.

  • Loans of up to £15k

  • Repayment terms from 6 months to 15 years

  • Fixed, low interest rate throughout the term (typical APR is 4.2%)

Grants for community buildings looking to reduce costs and emissions

Green Community Building Grant

A grant to help community buildings in Bath, Bristol, NE Somerset and South Gloucestershire buy and install equipment to reduce energy costs and carbon emissions.

  • Grant of up to £15k to cover 30-60% of purchase and installation costs.

  • Project must be completed and paid for before claiming.

  • Deadline: 28th August 2026

Grants for care homes looking to reduce costs and emissions

Green Care Home Grant

A grant for care homes in Bath, Bristol, NE Somerset and South Gloucestershire to buy and install equipment to reduce utility costs and carbon emissions, increase energy efficiency and improve comfort for residents and staff.

  • Grant of up to 15k to cover 50% of purchase and installation costs.

  • Project must be completed and paid for before claiming.

  • Deadline: 28th August 2026

Energy efficiency grant in West Suffolk

West Suffolk Greener Business Grant

Funded by West Suffolk Council to help local small and medium businesses and organisations reduce their energy use and save money.

  • Grants of up to £1k for 50% of costs

  • For SMEs in Bury St Edmunds, Haverhill, Newmarket, Mildenhall, Brandon and surrounding villages

  • Install products on ETL or recommended by Energy Saving Trust.

Grants for projects with environmental benefits in Benwick, Doddington and Wimblington

Ransonmoor Community Fund

Funding for projects with environmental benefits, including reducing energy use, in villages within 5km of the Ransonmoor Wind Farm near Doddington.

  • Grant of up to £5k

  • For constituted community groups or organisations, including volunteer groups, town and parish councils and charities

  • Ongoing fund; applications judged in September or March

Small grants fund available to groups in Whittlesey,

Glassmoor Local Environment Fund

Available to groups in the area of Whittlesey, Coates, Eastrea, Pondersbridge and Ramsey Mereside to fund projects that improve the environment.

  • Grant of unlimited amount, but usually up to £10k

  • For constituted community groups or organisations, including volunteer groups, town and parish councils and charities

  • Ongoing, but awarded once a year

Grants to help Dorset organisations reduce carbon emissions and save on energy costs

Low Carbon Dorset

Provides free energy saving advice and grants to help businesses and community groups in Dorset reduce their carbon emissions and save on energy costs.

  • Grant of up to £10k, for up to 50% of costs

  • Can be used towards the installation of energy efficiency measures

  • For businesses and community groups in the Dorset Council area

Help for SMEs in Medway to become more sustainable and environmentally responsible

Partners for Green Growth (PFGG) Grant Scheme

Grant to help small and medium-sized businesses in Medway to become more sustainable and environmentally responsible.

  • Grant of up to £5k

  • Applicants must have a Net-Zero Audit Certificate or decarbonisation report

  • Open until all funds have been allocated

Funding to help Camden residents, businesses and community groups improve energy efficiency

Camden Climate Fund

Different funding for community groups, SMEs and households in Camden to support energy efficiency projects.

  • Community Energy grant of up to £50k to cover 50% of costs for materials and technology

  • Grant of up to £15k for SMEs to cover 50% of costs

  • Household grant of up to £15k to cover 50% of costs

  • Closing date: 30 September 2026

Loan to help schools manage their energy bills, operate more efficiently and reduce CO2 emissions

Cambridgeshire Schools Energy Retrofit Programme

The programme aims to help schools in Cambridgeshire plan for the future and manage their energy bills, as well as operate more efficiently and reduce CO2 emissions.

  • Loans of typically 15 years

  • Measures include: solar PV, Building Energy Management Systems, Air Source Heat Pumps, heating controls

  • Low carbon heating projects for deeper decarbonisation may also qualify for grant funding.

Fund for Church of England churches wanting to cut their carbon footprint

Give to Go Green

Grant for Church of England churches wanting to raise money for projects to help cut their carbon footprint.

  • Match-funded grant of up to £10k or 50% of costs

  • All works must take place in a CofE-owned church and/or church hall building

  • Grants panel meets in November 2026, then quarterly in 2027-2028.

Zero-interest public sector loans for energy efficiency improvement projects in Scotland

Scottish Public Sector Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme

Zero-interest loans for the public sector in Scotland to facilitate energy efficiency improvement projects that result in financial and carbon savings.

  • Loans of £5k or more

  • Up to 100% of costs at 0% interest

  • Rolling application

Loan funding for energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects in Wales

The Wales Funding Programme

Loan funding for energy efficiency and decarbonisation projects for public sector bodies registered in Wales.

  • Loans of £5k or more

  • Fixed interest of 2.45%

  • Available to public sector bodies registered in Wales

This fund can provide grants to CofE Churches for smaller or medium projects

Quick Wins Grant Fund

This fund can provide grants to CofE Churches in England for smaller or medium projects to move closer to net zero carbon.

  • Grant of up to £10k

  • Projects are typically in the £3 - £5k range

  • Anyone interested should contact their Diocesan Environmental Officer

Expired
Auchrobert Community Benefit Fund

Auchrobert Community Benefit Fund

A fund to support communities in East Ayrshire and South Lanarkshire with environmental projects, including improving energy efficiency.

  • Grants of up to £5k

  • For constituted groups within a 10-mile radius of Auchrobert Wind Farm

  • Reopening Spring 2027

Expired
Community Energy Warwickshire

Community Energy Warwickshire

A grant programme for projects in Warwickshire, Coventry and Solihull looking to improve their energy efficiency.

  • Grants of up to £2k

  • For registered charities, Constituted Community groups, CICs and social enterprises with an income of less than £250k

  • Reopening September 2026

Expired
Rusholme Wind Farm Fund

Rusholme Wind Farm Fund

A grant providing funding for voluntary organisations looking to reduce carbon emissions in the community that surround the Rusholme Wind Farm between Selby and Goole.

  • Grants of £1-£4k

  • Larger grants of up to £15k and multi-year grants considered

  • Deadline: 3rd August 2026

Expired
Powering Communities to Net Zero Fund

Powering Communities to Net Zero Fund

A fund to support communities in Central Southern England and Scotland in their transition to net zero carbon emissions.

  • Grant of up to £20k

  • Supporting projects that purchase and install low carbon technology in community owned/operated buildings where the public will benefit.

  • Reopening Spring 2027

Expired
Foyle Foundation Fund

Foyle Foundation Fund

A grant for local organisations in Coventry, Solihull and Warwickshire to reduce their environmental impact and improve energy efficiency.

  • Grant of up to £5k

  • For registered charities, constituted community groups, community interest companies and social enterprises with an income of less than £500k

  • Deadline: 14th April 2026

Expired
Grant in Fenland for community organisations for projects that improve the environment

Whitemill Environment Fund

Funding for projects with environmental benefits, including for energy efficiency, in primarily within Elm Parish and Christchurch.

  • Grant of up to £15k

  • Available to established community organisations

  • Rolling fund; closing date for 2026: 31 May

This page was last updated on 30th July 2026.