New Fund Launched for Community Organisations to Enhance Energy Efficiency (England)

Community organisations in England can apply for a share of £250,000 of funding to reduce energy usage and carbon footprint.  The funding is being made available through the Energy Efficiency Sharematch fund. It can be used to install on-site energy generation measures like solar panels and heat pumps, improve building energy efficiency through insulation and LED lighting, and upgrade operational equipment to more energy-efficient alternatives. 

Funded by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment using Dormant Assets Scheme funds, this grant is administered by Crowdfunder in partnership with Co-operatives UK. The application process requires an initial expression of interest, followed by a formal application through the Crowdfunder platform for eligible projects. The fund's application closing date is March 2025, and the goal is to allocate all funds before this deadline.