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Edinburgh Community Solar Co-operative raises capital from the public to place solar panel installations on City of Edinburgh Council buildings (schools, leisure centres and other council owned buildings). As well as paying annual returns to investors, they allocate part of their profits to community causes that benefit the people of Edinburgh.

Priorities are: a) Environment/sustainability education b) Environmental improvements to buildings used by communities c) Health, well-being and inclusion (for example community gardens, healthy eating programmes, or improved access to facilities for people with additional mobility needs)
d) Initiatives that address fuel poverty

They have a particular focus on:

• Children and young people
• Older people (55+)
• The environment and sustainability
• Outdoor education
• Sports clubs

Visit the Fund website for full details and guidelines.

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Geographical areas funded: Edinburgh

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Schools and Leisure Centres in Edinburgh. Registered charities or community organisations (with a bank account) operating within Edinburgh.

When to apply

Applications are now open with a closing date of Monday 11th August 2025 at 5pm.

Next deadline: 11 Aug 2025

How to apply

Download the application from the Fund website and submit via email to the address provided.

Contact information

Activites funded: Citizenship and community involvement Community development and regeneration Community facilities Education and training Environment Health care and wellbeing Energy Climate action

Beneficiaries funded: Children Economically/socially disadvantaged Socially isolated people People in poverty Older people Disabilities Learning disabilities Physical disabilities Sensory impairments Local communities Voluntary sector organisations Young people Urban communities

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