Discover the latest grants, loans and other funding opportunities designed to support energy efficiency improvements.
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
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
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
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
Grants to install local level steps in Stevenage to mitigate climate change and make your neighbourhood a better place to live
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
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
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
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
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 April 2027
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 April 2027
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
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
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
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%)
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.
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
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
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
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.
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 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 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 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
Supporting renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable communities throughout Cumbria, particularly around the High Winds wind farm.
Grant for not-for-profit, charities or an SMEs
Must be located in Cumbria
Applications assessed every 6 months
Funding for community projects across the UK to enhance energy efficiency and/or combat fuel poverty.
Funding of up to £5k
Charities, community groups and organisations across the UK
Focus on enhancing energy efficiency and or combating fuel poverty
Funding for energy conservation projects for community organisations, charities and schools within the Parishes of North Devon.
Grant of up to £8.75k
For voluntary and community groups, local charities, schools and CICs.
Deadline: 9 December 2026
Funding for community groups, sports clubs and charities within Blaby District to improve their facilities, including eco-friendly projects.
Grant of up to £5k
Match funding required: 20%
Deadline: 4 December 2026
Grant programmes supporting community activity and projects across Glen Urquhart and Strathglass.
Grant of up to £20k
For projects under £10k, Soirbheas will fund up to 90% of total costs
Deadline: 14 December 2026
Grants for not-for-profit organisations and educational institutions located within a 50 mile radius of npower Business Solutions' offices in Solihull and Leeds.
Grant of up to 100k
3 levels of funding bands depending on annual turnover
Deadline: 31 December 2026
The Voluntary, Community, Faith and Social Enterprise (VCFSE) Grant Programme aims to create new opportunities for Cheshire and Warrington's charities, groups, CICs and community buildings.
£115k total funding for community buildings
Grant for charities and community buildings in Cheshire and Warrington
Deadline: 22 November 2026 (reopens April 2027)
Funding to enhance and improve energy efficiency and the environment for communities in Billingham, Cheltenham, Cirencester, Colchester, Gloucester, Lydney, Middlesbrough or Walsall/North Birmingham.
Grants of £5k - £30k
For non-profits open to the public within 10 miles of an Enovert waste facility
Deadline: 4 December 2026
Grant for community-owned and managed assets in communities impacted by Hinkley Point C in Somerset, including for energy efficiency improvements.
Multi-year grants over £30k
For community centres, village halls, churches, parks and other shared facilities
Deadline: 16 December 2026 (open all year, quarterly deadlines)
Capital only grants for community facilities which are in Wales, including for sustainability and energy efficiency measures.
Grants of either £5-25k or £25-300k
For community group such as CICs, charities and social enterprises
Some match funding required
Funding for community projects supporting energy efficiency and community activities in the parish areas of Kemble and Ewen and Crudwell.
Grant of up to £14k for Kemble and Ewen
Grant of up to £6k for Crudwell
Deadline: 20th January 2027
Grants for projects that benefit coastal communities off the Cumbria and Lanacashire coastline.
Small grants of up to £10k
Large grants of up to £50k (20% match funding required)
Deadline: 8th January 2027
Grants for communities across Wales to help revitalise old and historic buildings supported by Cadw and the Welsh Government.
Grant of up to £50k
For not-for-private-profit organisations revitalising historic buildings, including improving energy efficiency measures.
Deadline: 14th December 2026
Grants for community projects in Cumberland that improve public amenities and energy efficiency.
Grant of up to £20k (match funding required for grants above £2.5k)
For community buildings within the Parishes of Arthuret, Hethersgill, Kirkandrews-on-Esk, Kirklinton Middle, Nicholforest, Scaleby, Solport, Stapleton and Westlinton.
Deadline: 8th January 2027
Community grants supporting local community projects in West Oxfordshire that tackle climate change and promote community sustainability.
No fixed minimum or maximum grant limit
Ideally for projects within 10 miles of Charlbury, but scope for funding projects further afield
For projects that have measurable outcomes
Funding for community projects that benefit the Parish of Bishampton and Throckmorton, including energy conservation and efficiency improvements.
Grant of up to £8k
Priority given to organisations that have attempted to raise funds towards the project costs.
Deadline: 17th February 2027
Grants for projects that improve local facilities and benefit Chelwood and the immediately adjoining villages
Grant of up to £5k
For environmental and energy efficiency improvements where government funding is not available
Suitable for charitable organisations that are not registered
Grants for grassroots non-profit organisations and community programmes located in Drax's operational footprint that deliver programmes and services in education, essential community services, and low carbon communities.
Grant of up to £10k
For organisations near Selby / Drax Power Station area, Cruachan Power Station, Galloway Hydro Scheme, Lanark Hydro Scheme, Daldowie Fuel Plant, and Drax's offices in London, Northampton and Ipswich
Applications accepted throughout the year
Grants to support community initiatives in the field of sustainability that improve the quality of life for residents, groups and communities of Dyffryn Ogwen.
Grant of up to £3k
For community or voluntary organisations, including charities.
Deadline: 31st December 2026 (quarterly funding rounds)
.jpg)
Funding for community and environmental projects located within 3km of the Neilston Greener Grid Park project in East Renfrewshire that help progress towards Net Zero.
Grant of up to £20k
Applications above £5k require a minimum of 20% match funding
Deadline: 14th April 2027
Grants for community buildings and facilities in the parishes of Graveney with Goodnestone and Hernhill to increase energy efficiency.
Grant of up to £50k
For village halls, churches, schools, community centres, museums, heritage centres and community cafes.
Deadline: 29th September 2027
Grants supporting community and environmental projects located within 5km of Statkraft's Greener Grid Park development in Swansea that focus on carbon dioxide reduction.
Grant of up to £20k
For community groups, local charities, Social Enterprises and Community Interest Companies operating on a non-profit-distributing basis and educational establishments.
Deadline: 14th April 2027
.jpg)
Grants for community and environmental projects located within or delivering direct benefit to the Parishes of Allerthorpe, Thornton, Melbourne, Barmby Moor and Bielby in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
Grant of up to £10k
Applications above £5k require a minimum of 20% match funding
Deadline: 14th April 2027
Grants supporting community and environmental projects located within the Parishes of Necton and Little Fransham in Norfolk that focus on carbon dioxide reduction initiatives.
Grant of up to £20k
Applications above £5k require a minimum of 20% match funding
Deadline: 16th December 2026
Grants for community projects that focus on carbon dioxide reduction within 1.5 km of Statkraft's Lister Drive Greener Grid Park development in Liverpool.
Grant of up to £20k
Applications of £5k or above require a minimum of 20% match funding
Deadline: 14th April 2027
Grants supporting community and environmental projects located near Coylton in East Ayrshire that address carbon reduction.
Grant of up to £20k
Applications of £5k or above require a minimum of 20% match funding
Deadline: 14th April 2027
Funding for community and environmental projects located within 5km of the Crook Hill Wind Farm, situated on the border between Lancashire and Greater Manchester
Grant of up to £10k
For applications over £2k, priority is given to groups that can make a contribution towards the project
Deadline: 10th February 2027
Grants for community projects that benefit the residents of Bramley Parish, Hampshire, including building and energy efficiency works to village halls and community centres.
Grant of up to £5k
For community groups, local charities, parish councils, educational establishments, social enterprises and CICs
Deadline: 13th January 2027
Grants supporting community groups and other not-for-profit community organisations with core works to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Grant of up to £10k
20% match funding required for grants over £5k
Grants for local grassroot groups and small to medium sized organisations working with communities experiencing inequalities and disadvantage.
Grant of up to £5k
Applicants must be based and working in Bristol, Bath and North-East Somerset, North Somerset or South Gloucestershire.
Open for applications all year
Grants for community groups and voluntary organisations that enrich lives on around the eastern side of Berwickshire, including those that are providing amenities for community use.
Grant of up to £5k
Applicants must be based in the ward areas of Abbey St Bathans, Bonkyll, Grantshouse Community Council, Preston Community Council
No deadline, 8 weeks decision time
Grants for community projects within Seaton Parish that focus on energy efficiency.
Grant of up to £12k
Applications must be supported by your Parish or Town Council
Deadline: 14th July 2027
Grants for community projects covering parishes of Bradworthy and Welcombe in Devon and Torridge and Morwenstow in Cornwall.
Grant of up to £7.5k
For community groups, parish councils, educational establishments, social enterprises and CICs
Deadline: 10th March 2027
Grants for community projects in Rhymney and Tredegar to improve community buildings or energy efficiency.
Grants of between £250 and £7,500
For community groups, town councils, educational establishments, social enterprises and CICs
Deadline: 10th March 2027
Grants for energy efficiency projects for community groups within Grampound and Creed Parish in Cornwall.
Grants of up to £11k
For voluntary or community groups, parish councils, educational establishments, social enterprises and CICs
Deadline: 10th March 2027
A grant fund of £10,000 per year to support local charitable causes within the vicinity of Hampole Wind Farm near Doncaster.
Grants of between £250 and £10k
For voluntary or community groups, parish councils, sports clubs, educational establishments, playgroups, social enterprises and CICs
Deadline: 7 April 2027
Grants for energy efficiency improvements for groups that benefit the community within 4km of REG Power Management's Orchard End Wind Farm in Lancashire.
Grants of between £250 and £8k
For voluntary or community groups, parish councils, educational establishments, social enterprises and CICs
Deadline: 9 June 2027
Grants for energy community efficiency projects with 5km of the Ysgellog Wind Farm on Anglesey.
Grants of between £500 and £15k
For voluntary or community groups, town councils, educational establishments, social enterprises and CICs
Deadline: 4 August 2027
Grants for community projects which benefit the residents of Ramsey, Bury, Upwood and the Raveleys in Cambridgeshire.
Grants of between £250 and £20k
For charities, voluntary or community groups, town councils, educational establishments, social enterprises and CICs
Deadline: 1 September 2027
Grants for improvements to community facilities including energy efficiency in specific areas of South Yorkshire.
Grants of up to £3k
For charities, voluntary or community groups, church and village halls, educational establishments, sports clubs and playgroups
Covers Barnburgh, Brodsworth, Hickleton, High Melton, Marr, and Sprotbrough & Cusworth.
Grants for improvements to community facilities including energy efficiency in Dunford Parish in South Yorkshire.
Grants of up to £5k
For charities, voluntary or community groups, church and village halls, educational establishments, sports clubs and playgroups
Funding covers projects including improvements to community facilities and promotion of energy efficiency
Grants for early-stage work to rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings in town centres across England.
Grants of up to £20k
Charities and not-for-profit organisations, including social enterprises
Focused on regenerating historic buildings in town centre locations
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 or £50k
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 February 2027
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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: 1 November
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
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
Helping communities in Cockburnspath and Cove, Dunbar, East Lammermuir and West Barns to deliver deliver social, environmental and economic benefits.
Fund priorities include community facilities, spaces and buildings
Total value of £4m across two funding streams
Deadline: 6 November 2026
Grants for voluntary organisations, community groups or small charities that support charitable, community or energy efficiency projects in East Yorkshire.
Grant of up to £3k
Requires applicants to provide a minimum of 10% of total project costs
Deadline: 9th November 2026
This page was last updated on 5th November 2026.