Aims/priorities: The funding aims to support energy resilience initiatives in local communities served by Northern Powergrid and who are most affected by changes in the economy, environment and society because of the shifting energy landscape.
Who can apply? A range of organisations can apply including but not limited to parish councils, village halls, community hubs and community centres, community associations, community trusts, community partnerships, etc.
Applications will be accepted from organisations based in the UK that either:
- Are registered as charities with the Charity Commission for England and Wales, the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator and/or the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland; and/or
- Qualify as charities under the law of England and Wales, but are not required to register with the Charity Commission for England and Wales because it is either an exempt or excepted charity, and/or
- Are not for profit; and/or
- Are a social enterprise.
However, the Charity Trustees will also consider proposals from charities that are established outside the UK and non-charitable organisations that are established either in the UK or elsewhere.
Grant amount: One-off grants of between £1,000 and £20,000 per project are available.
Larger grants may be made in exceptional circumstances where the project can demonstrate that funding will significantly benefit Northern Powergrid communities.
Application process: The grant-making policy, faqs, and online eligibility checker can be found on the Northern Powergrid Foundation website.
Please note the application window may close early if volumes are high.
Successful projects are due to receive their funding early summer
Deadline: Monday 13 May 2024.
Contact information: Email: thenorthernpowergridfoundation@northernpowergrid.com