Greenwich Community Energy Fund - Strand 2: Feasibility and Business Case Development
Fund details & criteria
Fund purpose
Strand 2 – Feasibility and Business Case Development Fund purpose The Community Energy Development Fund is designed to support the early-stage development of community-led energy projects that reduce carbon emissions and strengthen resilience to the impacts of climate change. The fund enables groups within the borough to apply for financial support to progress projects to the point where they are ready for implementation, helping to develop practical local solutions to energy demand and supply. Community energy focuses on collective action to generate, manage, purchase, or reduce energy use. Projects should demonstrate strong local engagement and leadership, ensuring that benefits are shared within the local community. Projects should clearly show how they will support carbon reduction. This could include developing community-led renewable energy schemes, preparing retrofit plans, encouraging behaviour change in energy use, or building knowledge and capability for long-term energy-saving activity. Funding can support a range of preparatory and development activity including: • Technical feasibility studies (e.g. structural surveys, grid connection assessment) • Stakeholder consultation • Planning considerations • Securing relevant landowner permissions • Applications for permits, licences, or regulatory consents • Financial viability assessments and business case development • Legal advice and related professional support Who can apply? ✔ Community organisations and voluntary groups ✔ Charitable organisations ✔ Social enterprises and community interest companies ✔ Other eligible local groups working for community benefit Proposals should: ✅ Demonstrate how they support carbon reduction and climate resilience ✅ Benefit the wider community ✅ Have a clear and achievable project plan ✅ Represent value for money Applicants should provide quotes for relevant works and professional services as part of the application to demonstrate value for money. Key Information 📅 Fund launch date: Monday 1st December 📝 Application deadline: Friday 16th January 2026 💵 Minimum grant: £1,000 | Maximum grant: £10,000 📍 Location: Across the borough (no zonal allocation) For further info: https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/help-money/apply-grant-community-energy-fund