Great British Energy Community Fund
Funding
Up to £3,000,000
Deadline
12 November 2026
Location
England, Northern Ireland, Wales
Applications
Deadline: 12 November 2026
Overview
Grants for community-owned clean energy: up to £40,000 for feasibility, up to £100,000 for development, and up to £3 million (or 50% of project value) for capital. The fund totals £20 million. Incorporated community organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can apply. Projects must be at least 50% community owned when running. Apply through the GBE application form by 11:55pm on 12 November 2026. Your Net Zero Hub (England), the Welsh Government Energy Service or Advice NI can help first. Official source: https://www.gbe.gov.uk/funding/gbe-community-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Closes 11:55pm on 12 November 2026
- Up to £3 million
Incorporated community organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can apply. Projects must be at least 50% community owned when running.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Incorporated community organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland can apply. Projects must be at least 50% community owned when running.
Regions
No published award history for Great British Energy. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
Full details from Great British Energy
Grants for community-owned clean energy: up to £40,000 for feasibility, up to £100,000 for development, and up to £3 million (or 50% of project value) for capital. The fund totals £20 million. Closes 11:55pm on 12 November 2026.
Apply through the GBE application form by 11:55pm on 12 November 2026. Your Net Zero Hub (England), the Welsh Government Energy Service or Advice NI can help first.
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