This is an annual grants programme and the 2025 deadline was in October.
Grants of up to £5,000 are available for projects in Bath and North East Somerset that aim to reduce carbon emissions and/or address fuel poverty.
Carbon reduction does not just relate to energy projects; it might also include local food, sustainable transport or waste reduction or indeed any activity that reduces carbon emissions. Quartet Community Foundation, which manages the fund on behalf of Bath & West Community Energy have said that they typically receive fewer applications addressing fuel poverty/affordable warmth, ensuring that everyone can access and afford energy, so particularly welcome applications in this area.
Your group must be a community, self-help or voluntary group, a community enterprise or a charity. The fund is particularly targeted at small organisations with charitable aims. You do not have to be an energy or environmental group. Applications from projects in the vicinity of existing BWCE projects are particularly welcome. You can find further details on eligibility criteria on their website.
Decisions on funding are expected 8 weeks after the closing date.