Charities and community energy groups across England, Scotland and Wales can now apply for a grant through one of six funding streams, with a total of £40 million available.
Priority is given to projects that support people in vulnerable situations struggling with their energy bills, the development of innovative energy related products or services and projects that empower people to reduce their carbon emissions. In addition, this funding round also encourages applications for projects targeting Private Rented Sector (PRS) properties.
The funding streams available are:
- The Main Fund with £25 million offers grants between £50,000 and £2 million for projects that support households in vulnerable situations.
- The Impact Fund with £2 million offers grants between £20,000 and £499,000 for projects monitoring the impact to households, of energy advice and other interventions.
- The Small Project Fund with £1 million offers grants between £20,000 and £49,999 for projects that support households in vulnerable situations.
- The Innovation Fund with £6 million offers grants between £20,000 and £1 million for projects that develop innovative products or services to benefit households.
- The Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund with £4 million offers grants between £20,000 and £1 million for projects that reduce UK carbon emissions and empower households to help reduce their carbon footprint.
- The Just Transition Fund with £2 million offers grants between £20,000 and £250,000 for projects that develop community renewable energy which will benefit energy consumers in vulnerable situations.
Applications are accepted from registered charities, Community Interest Companies (CICs), Community Benefit Societies and Cooperative Societies in England, Scotland and Wales that are registered with the Energy Redress Scheme and have passed the due diligence process.
Charities can apply for funding through all six funding streams.
Community energy groups can apply for funding through three funding streams: the Carbon Emissions Reduction Fund, Innovation Fund, or Just Transition Fund.
Only one application can be made per round across all the funds.
Commenting on the new round, Senior project manager for the Energy Redress Scheme at Energy Saving Trust, Graham Ayling said:
"We're pleased to announce this new round of funding to support the voluntary sector in delivering their crucial work, helping households in vulnerable situations to stay warm during the colder months ahead.
The funding will also support projects actively engaging local communities and households with reducing their carbon emissions as the UK transitions to net zero. We encourage charities and community energy groups to apply."
The deadline for applications is 9 September 2025 (17:00).
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