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The Powering Communities to Net Zero fund's core aim is to help communities become more resilient, and to support the adoption of low-carbon technologies that will help us all get to net zero.

There are two categories of funding:

1. Low Carbon Technology: Funding is available over the next four years will also be available for non-profit organisations to apply for grants to go towards the purchase of new Low-Carbon Technology. For example, a successful grant application could result in a social housing scheme or community centre being awarded funding to contribute to the cost of EV chargers, solar panels, battery storage or backup, low carbon heating systems, smart heating controls, or other general energy efficiency measures. Grants of up to £20,000 will be awarded to successful applicants in this category.
2. Physical and Environmental: Funding is available over the next four years to enable communities to apply for grants that will bolster physical and environmental resilience measures. The fund will support projects that enhance community facilities, services and communication specifically to mitigate the impact of, or support the local response to a significant emergency such as extended power loss or severe weather events or climate change. Further details of the criteria are found in the fund guidance and in the application form. Grants of up to £15,000 will be awarded to successful applicants in this category.

Please visit the SSEN website for full details of what can be supported by the fund as well as guidance on which projects will be prioritised.

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Geographical areas funded: Aberdeen Aberdeenshire Argyll and Bute Highland Moray Na h-Eileanan Siar Orkney Shetland Angus

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Annually awarded:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Community groups based within the SSEN distribution area.

You don’t need to be a registered charity to apply, but your organisation must have a constitution (governing document or set of rules) and be set up on a not for-profit basis.

If you are unsure if your group is eligible, please contact the team for advice

When to apply

Currently closed.

How to apply

Applications can be downloaded from the fund website and should be submitted via email to colin.mcmillan@sse.com

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Exclusions

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Activites funded: Environment Energy

Beneficiaries funded: Rural communities Local communities

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