Centre for Sustainable Energy is working with Northern Gas Networks (NGN) to offer funding to grassroots organisations in their area to provide energy saving advice to vulnerable households so they can achieve affordable warmth and safety.
Training and resources will be provided to successful applicants. Therefore previous experience of the energy advice sector is not required. This fund is aimed at supporting grassroots organisations who have experience supporting vulnerable households in their community.
Who can apply?
- Operate within the NGN license area (check if you’re in the area using this postcode search).
- Experience of providing support to vulnerable households.
- Legally incorporated organisation with bank account and two signatories.
- Examples of eligible organisations (not exhaustive list): warm spaces, foodbanks, youth clubs, charities supporting refugees, charities supporting families, digital inclusion charities.
Grant Value
Grants of up to £21,000 are available for small organisations who meet the eligibility criteria and are successful in their applications to scheme.
Deadline Date
The deadline for applications is midday on Monday 30 September.