UK grant · Great British Energy
Great British Energy Community Fund
Up to £3,000,000 Closes 13 November 2026
Official listing and how to apply
Source: Find a Grant (GOV.UK) · Last checked
Key facts
| Funder | Great British Energy |
|---|---|
| Amount per award | Up to £3,000,000 |
| Total funding available | £20,000,000 |
| Opens | 12 October 2026 |
| Closes | 13 November 2026 (3 days left) |
| Who can apply | Public sector and councils, Charities and non-profits |
| Applicant types listed | Non-profit; Local authority |
| Nation or region | National, England, Wales, Northern Ireland |
| Status | Open |
| Source | Find a Grant (GOV.UK) |
| Last checked | 10 November 2026 |
About this grant
Summary from the official listing on Find a Grant (GOV.UK):
Grant funding to help community organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland develop and build community-owned clean energy projects.
Eligibility
You can apply if you are a community organisation set up to run energy projects for local benefit. You must be a legally constituted, incorporated community organisation based in England, Wales or Northern Ireland. Your project must be designed to be at least 50% community owned when operational.
Eligible organisations include community benefit societies, community interest companies, co-operative societies, development trusts and registered charities. See the fund guidance for the full list.
The GBE Community Fund is open in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
In Scotland, Great British Energy is supporting community energy through investment in CARES programmes delivered by Local Energy Scotland.
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