Energy Efficiency Sharematch Fund

Community organisations in England can apply for a share of £250,000 of funding to reduce energy usage and carbon footprint.  The funding is being made available through the Energy Efficiency Sharematch fund. It can be used to install on-site energy generation measures like solar panels and heat pumps, improve building energy efficiency through insulation and LED lighting, and upgrade operational equipment to more energy-efficient alternatives.

Funded by Access – The Foundation for Social Investment using Dormant Assets Scheme funds, this grant is administered by Crowdfunder in partnership with Co-operatives UK.

Most grants will be £10,000-15,000, with the minimum grant being £5,000.  The maximum grant is £30,000.

Eligible applicants include Co-operative Societies, Community Benefit Societies, and Charitable Community Benefit Societies based in England.

The application process requires an initial expression of interest, followed by a formal application through the Crowdfunder platform for eligible projects.