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Our Powering Communities Fund Helps Community Energy Groups Thrive
It’s no secret that community energy groups need more backing to help grow their projects, which is why we’re excited to announce that applications for 2026 will open on 1 May
That’s why we’re also thrilled to share that organisations can now apply for up to £5,000 per application, unlocking even more funding to help boost your projects.
Being eligible is easy; all you need is to be a community energy group or organisation with a current or upcoming Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with us, have a site on our Community Smart Export Guarantee, or have used our Kickstart Loan facility.
Check out the incredible projects we've supported over the years!
Here's How It All Works
This grant funding is possible through our partnership with Your Co-op Energy. We believe businesses and homes should be powered by community-produced energy.
So, for every new customer that switches to their Community Power Tariff, we’ll add £10 to the Powering Communities Fund pot. No questions, no quibbles - we love doing it.
Each year, we’ll dip into this pot and provide grants to help community groups develop and deliver their social impact projects.
So far we've had six rounds of funding and given out £80,000, helping to take 24 different projects to the next level.
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Don't have a Power Purchase Agreement with us?
We buy renewable energy from over 350 community energy projects across the UK, regardless of the size of the generation.
Interested? One of our expert Community Renewable Managers will provide your group with a bespoke, fair market price.
Learn more about our bespoke PPAsOur Powering Communities Fund opens on 1st May, and if you're in need of a little inspiration, why not take a look at some of our past winners!
Even though our Powering Communities Fund isn't open just yet, that doesn't mean you can't get a boost
Got a project that’s making a difference in your community? The Our Co-op Family's Doing Good Together Fund could help with a grant.
Applying is simple: you just need to be an Our Co-op Family member and have used your membership card in the last 12 months. If you’re not a member yet, joining is quick and easy, and you can do it here.
Apply for the fund
Complete this form to register your interest in applying for the Powering Communities Fund.