Energy & Utilities grants open this month (April 2026)
April 2026: New EV infrastructure grants and community energy funding now open. Get government support for decarbonisation projects.
April 2026 brings strong funding opportunities for energy and utilities organisations, with government schemes driving the electric vehicle transition and community funds supporting local energy projects. The focus remains heavily on decarbonisation, with particular support for EV infrastructure and renewable energy initiatives.
Worth applying to
Electric vehicle infrastructure grant for staff and fleets
Small and medium businesses in England can get up to £30,000 to install EV charging points for staff and company vehicles. This covers 75% of purchase and installation costs, with a maximum of £350 per socket. Perfect for energy companies looking to electrify their fleet or provide staff charging facilities. The scheme closes on 1 April 2026, so applications need to be in quickly.
Workplace Charging Scheme
Another EV charging option offering up to £350 per socket, covering 75% of costs. This scheme runs until 1 April 2027 and works for any business wanting to install charging points for employees. Energy sector employers often find this pairs well with fleet electrification plans. The application process is straightforward through approved installers.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Property owners can get up to £7,500 towards replacing gas or oil boilers with heat pumps. This scheme runs until 1 January 2028 and covers air source heat pumps, ground source heat pumps, and biomass boilers. Energy companies managing property portfolios or utilities providers with housing stock should consider this for their own buildings.
SP Energy Networks Net Zero Fund
This rolling fund supports community net zero projects across SP Energy Networks' distribution areas in central and southern Scotland, Merseyside, Cheshire, North Wales and North Shropshire. Community energy groups and local organisations developing renewable projects should explore this option. The fund particularly welcomes innovative approaches to local energy generation and storage.
Also open
- Electric vehicle pavement channels grant - Up to £25,000,000 for local authorities in England to install pavement channels for EV charging
- Zero Emission Flight Demonstrator round one - Up to £8,000,000 for developing zero emission flight technology (large organisations and research partnerships)
- Increasing EV charging capacity on the strategic road network - Up to £3,000,000 for EV charging solutions on major roads (closes 25 March 2026)
- Electric vehicle chargepoint and infrastructure grants for landlords - Up to £30,000 for landlords installing EV charging (closes 1 April 2026)
- Fraisthorpe Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund - Up to £15,000 for community groups near Bridlington (closes 27 April 2026)
- Plug-in Taxi Grant - Up to £4,000 off zero emission taxis (closes 6 April 2026)
- Evishagaran and Craiggore Community Benefit Fund - Up to £4,000 for projects near Dungiven wind farms (closes 16 April 2026)
- Electric Vehicle Chargepoint Grant for Households with On-Street Parking - Up to £350 for home charging points
- Electric vehicle chargepoint grant for renters and flat owners - Up to £350 for charging points in rented properties
- Plug-in Motorcycle Grant - Up to £500 off electric motorcycles (closes 6 April 2026)
Multiple wind farm community funds are also open with rolling deadlines: Carcant Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund, Barrhill Community Fund, An Suidhe Wind Farm Community Fund, and Achlachan Wind Farm Community Fund.
Tips for energy & utilities applications
Show measurable environmental impact. Funders want to see carbon savings, energy generation figures, or the number of vehicles that will switch to electric. Include specific calculations in your application, not vague statements about "helping the environment."
Demonstrate local support for community energy projects. Wind farm funds and community schemes look for evidence that local people back your project. Include letters of support, survey results, or meeting minutes showing community engagement. Projects that divide communities rarely get funded.
Match funding requirements carefully. Many EV charging schemes require you to pay 25% of costs upfront. Community funds often expect other funding sources too. Make sure you have confirmed match funding before applying, not just expressions of interest.
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