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Energy and utilities grants cover renewable energy, energy efficiency, and the transition to net zero. Funding comes from DESNZ, Innovate UK, and Ofgem. Many programmes support businesses installing heat pumps, solar panels, EV charging, or upgrading insulation.

There are currently 73 live grants available for energy & utilities businesses in the UK, with deadlines ranging from 29 October 2026 to 31 March 2028.

Checked daily. Last updated 22 October 2026.

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Capital grant

Scottish Enterprise

From £250,000Scotland

Scottish Enterprise's capital grant helps with the costs of a capital expenditure project. It is a discretionary grant that aims to encourage capital investment and wage growth in Scotland's economy. The funder wants to back projects that support the energy transition, scale up Scotland's innovation strengths in high-growth industries such as life sciences, quantum, FinTech and space, or drive capital investment that boosts productivity. The minimum grant considered is £250,000. The share of eligible costs you can get depends on the size of your business: up to 40% for a small enterprise, up to 30% for a medium enterprise and up to 20% for a large enterprise. The actual award may be lower, because it depends on how much your project needs and the benefits it will deliver. Scottish Enterprise is looking for projects that represent at least £1 million of company spend. In some circumstances, some or all of the grant may be repayable. Your business does not need to be based in Scotland, but the project must take place there. Projects should usually last between 6 and 36 months. Companies that receive funding must meet the Scottish Government's Fair Work and net zero criteria, including paying at least the real Living Wage. To start, complete an enquiry form and email it to enquiries@scotent.co.uk. One important caveat: meeting every requirement does not guarantee funding. Scottish Enterprise only backs the projects it judges to have the strongest impact. It will not fund a project your company is already committed to, or one that would go ahead anyway. Official source: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/how-we-can-help/funding-and-grants/business-grants-and-funding-calls/capital-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Withernwick Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (funded by Energiekontor)

Funding amount not listedYorkshire and The Humber

Grants for educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives in Mid and North Holderness, with preference for projects near the wind farm. Amount: Small grants up to £1,500; main grants £1,500 to £10,000 and over. Rolling: Main and Small Grants funds open until this year's allocation is committed. Who can apply: Legally constituted community groups, charities, social enterprises, town and parish councils, schools and faith groups in the Mid and North Holderness wards. New groups can be considered; no individuals. How to apply: Apply online through the East Riding Flexi-Grant system (small grants) or select the Main Grant route on the council page. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk with questions. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/withernwick-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Warwick Dominey Fund: Decarbonisation

Cambridgeshire Community Foundation

Up to £15,000East of England

Grants for practical decarbonisation, especially replacing fossil fuel systems with locally generated renewable energy in community buildings. Match funding is welcomed. Amount: Up to £15,000. Rolling: open until the annual £50,000 is used. Who can apply: Community-focused, not-for-profit organisations such as charities, CIOs, constituted groups and CICs limited by guarantee working in Cambridgeshire. How to apply: Read the Cambridgeshire Community Foundation application guidance, then complete the online application form linked from the fund page, with your governing document, accounts and policies. Call 01223 410535 or email info@cambscf.org.uk. Official source: https://www.cambscf.org.uk/funds/warwick-dominey-decarb/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Barrhill Community Fund

Foundation Scotland

From £1,000Scotland

The Barrhill Community Fund backs community-led activity that creates positive, lasting change in South Ayrshire. It pays for the costs of projects, services and facilities. The fund is run by Barrhill Community Interest Company and is paid for by the Kilgallioch Community Benefit Company and the ScottishPower Renewables Mark Hill wind farm. There are two types of grant. Small grants run from £1,000 to £5,000. Large grants start at £5,001 and there is no fixed upper amount. Micro grants of up to £1,000 are available from the Community Council instead. Groups and organisations working to benefit people in the three local communities can apply. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must meet the standard eligibility criteria. If your group is based outside the fund area, you must show a clear benefit for residents inside it. The fund is a rolling programme, so there is no single closing date. Apply at least 4 weeks before the next Board meeting if you want to be considered at that meeting. The Board meets monthly on the third Wednesday of the month. Directors who live in the community make the decisions. Read the application criteria before you start. Separately, the fund offers Community Energy grants to eligible households in the Barrhill Community Council area. Registrations open on 1 October 2026 and close on 28 February 2027. The fund also makes bursaries to individuals for education and training. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/barrhill-community-interest-company. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Burton Pidsea Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (EnergieKontor UK)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Small grants for educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives in Holderness. A contribution of about 20% (cash, volunteer time or in kind) is viewed favourably. Amount: Up to £1,000 (Main Fund up to £10,000 reopens April 2027). Rolling: Small Grant Fund open while funds allow; Main Fund reopens 1 April 2027. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. Area of benefit: Mid, North, South East and South West Holderness wards, with preference within 5 km of HU12 9AX. How to apply: Read the fund information on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council rural funding page and complete the online application form linked there. Small grant applications are usually processed in about 14 days. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk for advice. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/burton-pidsea-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Routh Wind Farm Community Fund

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Foresight)

Up to £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Grants for public-benefit initiatives across the East Riding of Yorkshire, with preference for projects near Routh Wind Farm. Small grants now; Main Fund for larger requests from 2 November 2026. Amount: Small grants up to £1,000; Main Fund over £1,000 (above £15,000 exceptional). Rolling: Small Grants open now; Main Fund opens 2 November 2026; closes when the year's money is committed. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. How to apply: Read the fund information on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council rural funding page and complete the online application form linked there. Small grant applications are usually processed in about 14 days. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk for advice. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/routh-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Tedder Hill Wind Farm Community Fund Small Grants

East Riding of Yorkshire Council (Nadara)

£500 - £1,000Yorkshire and The Humber

Small grants for educational, environmental, energy-efficiency and community initiatives within 5 km of Roos Post Office (HU12 0HP). Amount: £500 to £1,000. Rolling: Small Grants Fund open; Main Fund closed. Who can apply: Community groups and organisations, charities, parish councils, schools and faith-based groups. New groups can be considered. No individuals. How to apply: Read the fund information on the East Riding of Yorkshire Council rural funding page and complete the online application form linked there. Small grant applications are usually processed in about 14 days. Email ruralfunding@eastriding.gov.uk for advice. Official source: https://www.eastriding.gov.uk/council/grants-and-funding/rural-funding/tedder-hill-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Inch Cape Construction Fund

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £2,000Scotland

The Inch Cape Construction Fund gives small grants to community projects in East Lothian. It backs work that tackles the effects of poverty and inequality, while improving the environment and supporting sustainability. The money comes from Inch Cape Offshore Limited, the company developing the Inch Cape Offshore Wind Farm, and Foundation Scotland runs the application process. You can ask for between £500 and £2,000. Grants can cover a wide range of costs, such as equipment, staff or sessional workers, consultations, running costs for local groups, and maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Your project needs to contribute to at least one outcome: better physical or mental health and wellbeing, less isolation or loneliness, more access to education, learning and employment, a better local environment, or less food or fuel poverty. Projects can benefit children, families, adults or older people. Activities that help people overcome extra challenges, such as disability or discrimination, are especially welcome. The fund suits groups and organisations that benefit residents of the Prestonpans or Cockenzie & Port Seton community council areas. You do not need to be a registered charity, but you must meet the standard eligibility criteria. There is no closing date. Applications are considered on a rolling basis, so you can apply at any time. Decisions usually take six to eight weeks, and you must apply at least four weeks before your project starts. Repeat applications are welcome, as long as each one is for a different project or activity. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/inch-cape-construction-fund. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Hadyard Hill Community Fund (Pinwherry & Pinmore)

Foundation Scotland

£500 - £25,000Scotland

The Hadyard Hill Community Fund supports charitable projects in Pinwherry and Pinmore, South Ayrshire. It is funded by SSE community benefit money from the Hadyard Hill wind farm. Foundation Scotland runs it with a local advisory panel. Standard grants range from £500 to £10,000. Large grants run from over £10,000 up to £25,000. Around £50,000 in total is available each year, although amounts vary from round to round. Awards can cover equipment, running costs for local groups, staff or sessional worker costs, consultations, and the maintenance or refurbishment of community facilities. Projects should support the rural regeneration and sustainability of the area. You do not need to be a registered charity to apply. The panel may give priority to projects that build community leadership, help communities take ownership of assets, bring in match funding, use local suppliers, care for the environment, show local consultation and work in partnership. Groups can apply for more than one grant a year. A separate small grant scheme for awards up to £500 is run by Pinwherry and Pinmore Community Council. Decisions on those are made on a rolling basis. One practical point: the application dates listed on the page are all from 2022, so no current closing date is shown. Pre-application enquiries are welcome, so it is worth talking to the Community Funds Adviser before you start. Official source: https://www.foundationscotland.org.uk/apply-for-funding/funding-available/hadyard-hill-pinwherry-pinmore. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Ofgem Energy Redress Scheme

Energy Redress Scheme

From £20,000England, Scotland, Wales

The Energy Redress Scheme gives charities and community organisations grants from £20,000 for energy projects that help people in vulnerable situations, such as energy advice, home energy measures and training. It is funded by payments from energy companies and run by Energy Saving Trust for Ofgem. Projects under £50,000 go to the Small Fund and larger ones to the Main Fund. There are also streams for impact measurement, innovation, carbon reduction and community renewable energy. Grants can cover the full project cost for up to two years. Applications are taken in quarterly rounds. The next round (Phase 3, Round 3) has not been announced yet. Register with the scheme now, at least two weeks before a round closes. Official source: https://energyredress.org.uk/funding/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Batsworthy Cross Wind Farm Community Fund

Devon Community Foundation

Up to £30,000South West England

Small grants year round and quarterly large grants for community access to services, community energy, skills, rural business, sport, community buildings, transport and wellbeing. Separate capital project form. Amount: Up to £5,000 small; £5,000 to £30,000 large. Small grants rolling; large grants next deadline noon 11 November 2026. Who can apply: Community organisations working in Bishops Nympton, East Anstey, East Worlington, Knowstone, Meshaw, Molland, Oakford, Rackenford and Creacombe, Rose Ash or West Anstey, with priority for the three closest parishes. How to apply: Read the fund guidance notes and Devon Community Foundation terms and conditions on the fund page, complete the eligibility checklist and apply online. Capital projects use a separate downloadable form emailed to grants@devoncf.com. Official source: https://devoncf.com/grants/batsworthy-cross-wind-farm-community-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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Cross-pavement charging grant

Energy Saving Trust

Funding amount not listedEngland

The Energy Saving Trust lists a cross-pavement charging grant on its grants and loans page. It describes the grant as funding to help you install cross-pavement charging solutions at home. This page is only a directory of Energy Saving Trust funds. It gives a one-line description of the grant and nothing more. It does not say how much you can get, who is eligible, whether the fund is open, or when it closes. Cross-pavement charging solutions are aimed at people who want to charge an electric vehicle at home. The listing is for home installations, so it is not a workplace or public charge point scheme. The same page lists other Energy Saving Trust schemes, including an electric vehicle pavement channels grant for local authorities in England. That is a separate fund. Make sure you are looking at the right one before you start an application. Because this page is a summary list, you will need the grant's own page on the Energy Saving Trust website for the full rules. Read those rules in full before you apply, so you know whether your home and situation qualify. Official source: https://energysavingtrust.org.uk/listing/grants-and-loans/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.

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Bath & West Community Energy Fund

Quartet Community Foundation

Up to £5,000South West England

The Bath & West Community Energy Fund gives grants of up to £5,000 to community projects in Bath and the surrounding area that cut carbon emissions or tackle fuel poverty. The money comes from Bath & West Community Energy (BWCE), a community enterprise that develops community-owned renewable energy, and Quartet Community Foundation runs the grants. Carbon reduction is not limited to energy projects. It can include local food, sustainable transport, waste reduction or any other activity that reduces emissions. The fund receives fewer applications about fuel poverty and affordable warmth, so it particularly welcomes them. Money is limited: in the 2025 round, 25% of applications were successful. The current round opened on 25 September 2026 and closes at 1pm on 29 October 2026. Decisions are emailed within eight weeks of the closing date. Official source: https://quartetcf.org.uk/grants/bath-west-community-energy-fund/. Last checked by GrantMatch on 19 October 2026.

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