Aims/priorities: The funding is available to organisations that can help engage people and communities across Britain with information about how to get and use smart meters. Applications will be considered from regionally based organisations preferably with local networks that can deliver support to people in one of the target groups. This includes charities, housing associations and local authorities.
Projects need to address the fund’s objectives, which are to support those who might find it difficult to engage with the smart meter rollout.
This year, the funding is aimed at partners who can evidence reaching people with a number of these characteristics, including:
- Aged 75+.
- Have at least one disability or impairment (for example, but not limited to, relating to sensory, physical, mental health or learning/memory).
- From lower socioeconomic groups.
- Lower literacy.
The funding is for organisations who can deliver two types of activity:
- Direct activity: direct contact with people in the target audience, such as face-to-face events, advice or via telephone.
- Indirect activity: communication or marketing channels used to indirectly reach the target audience and convey information about smart meters, such as the use of advertising (for example, but not limited to, newsletters, posters, leaflets and radio advert
Who can apply? Voluntary and public sector organisations in England, Scotland and Wales.
Grant amount: Between £7,500 – £15,000 or £15,001 – £25,000.
Application process: For detailed guidance about the fund, this year’s target audience and how to complete the online application, click here
An online drop-in Zoom session to answer questions about the application process or the proposed project will take place on 23 January 2024 (11:30am - 12:30pm). Registration is required (Meeting Registration - Zoom)
Deadline: Friday 9 February 2024 (12noon).
Contact information: Email smartgrants@nea.org.uk or call 07714 083 257.
Website: Smart Meter | Smart Energy GB in Communities Grants Fund