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The Smart Energy GB in Communities fund is now open for applications from charities and voluntary organisations in Scotland

Posted on 16 January 2023 by Christie McAlpine in Funding Grants

Grants of up to £25,000 are available to help people in vulnerable circumstances understand the personal and national benefits of smart meters. The Smart Energy GB in Communities Fund works with expert regional organisations from the voluntary and public sectors to ensure those who may need extra information or support understand how smart meters may help them manage their energy use and how to request an installation.

Smart Energy GB is the independent, non-profit, government-backed organisation that helps households and small businesses across Great Britain to understand how smart meters can benefit them, their families and the environment. A smart meter is being offered to every household in Britain by energy suppliers at no extra cost. More than half of British homes have got a smart meter.

The bid fund is being coordinated by the charities National Energy Action (NEA) and supported by Energy Action Scotland (EAS). Grants will be awarded to regionally-based organisations, with local networks, that have a trusted voice amongst people who are:

  • In fuel poverty: The total amount requested should be between £15,000 and £25,000
  • Lacking basic digital skills: defined as lacking the digital skills to manage information, communicate, transact, problem solve or create basic digital content. The total amount of grant requested should be between £10,000 and £15,000
  • Carers: defined as someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition, or who needs extra help as they grow older. The total amount of grant requested should be between £7,500 and £10,000.

Housing associations, registered charities and non-registered community groups are eligible to apply. Applications are welcome from former applicants, both successful and unsuccessful.

Applications must be received by 12 noon Friday 10th February 2023 and funded activities must be completed by 6th December 2023.

Further information is available at: https://www.nea.org.uk/work-with-us/smart-meters/smart-grants-2023/