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The Ashden Awards reward organisations that deliver sustainable energy at the local level, and through this bring social, economic and environmental benefits. Work should be innovative and have the potential to create a significant impact. Initiatives should boost resilience and be as participatory and democratic as possible.

Award categories open to organisations in the UK are:

• Local Energy Innovation
• Nature-Based Climate Solutions (UK)

International award categories are:

• Outstanding Achievement (Global South)
• Solving Energy Challenges (Global South)
• Tropical Forest Protection (Global South)

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Geographical areas funded: UK European Union Overseas

Fund type

Type of funding:

Prize/award, Other resources

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

Fund award sizes

Maximum:

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Who can apply

Businesses, NGOs, government organisations, and social enterprises (both for-profit and not-for-profit, including community groups) are all eligible.

When to apply

Applications for the 2026 awards are now open and will close at 23:59 on 8 December.

Next deadline: 8 Dec 2025

How to apply

There is a two-stage application process. Submit an expression of interest online via the Ashden Awards website.

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Activites funded: Environment Energy Climate action

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