Kemble Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund
Funding
Contact funder
Deadline
20 January 2027
Location
Kemble and Ewen; Crudwell
Applications
Deadline: 20 January 2027
Overview
Groups in Kemble and Ewen, and Crudwell, can apply to the new Kemble Solar Farm fund. There is £14,000 a year for Kemble and Ewen and £6,000 for Crudwell; a maximum grant is not stated. Apply by midnight on 20 January 2027. Official source: https://grantscape.org.uk/fund/kemble-solar-farm-community-benefit-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 26 October 2026.
Requirements to check
Who can apply:
Key requirements:
- Kemble and Ewen pot £14,000 a year; Crudwell pot £6,000 a year.
- Maximum grant not stated.
- Projects must benefit the two parish areas.
- Closes 20 January 2027.
Voluntary and community groups, local charities, parish, town or community councils, schools (for activities above statutory duties) and not-for-profit social enterprises and CICs (with at least three unrelated directors), with a governing document and a bank account in the organisation's name, for projects that benefit residents of Kemble and Ewen parish (Gloucestershire) or Crudwell parish (Wiltshire). Not commercial organisations or individuals.
This summary may not include every exclusion. Check the full eligibility rules, including who and what the funder will not support.
Community groups, parish councils and schools in Kemble, Ewen and Crudwell.
Regions
Full details from GrantScape (funded by Aura Power)
The Kemble Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund, from Aura Power and run by GrantScape, opened in October 2026 with £20,000 a year (rising with inflation) for community projects near the solar farm. The money is split between two areas: Kemble and Ewen get 70% (currently £14,000 a year) and Crudwell 30% (currently £6,000), each with its own criteria page. It supports community buildings and facilities, community activities and services, environmental and open space projects, and sport, recreation and play. A maximum grant size is not stated beyond each area's annual pot. The first round closes at midnight on 20 January 2027, with decisions by the end of April 2027.
Open the Kemble Solar Farm Community Benefit Fund page on GrantScape's website, choose the area your project benefits (Kemble and Ewen, or Crudwell), read that area's criteria, then click through to register and complete the online application before midnight on 20 January 2027. Questions go to GrantScape on 01908 247630 or info@grantscape.org.uk.
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