This fund was closed in August 2010 due to unprecedented demand. Support is still available on their website.

However The Scottish Government has launched the Communities and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES) Loan Fund.

For full information and guidance notes click here.

What is the funding for?
provides loans towards the cost of the high risk, pre-planning consent stages of renewable energy projects

Who can apply?

All projects must be located in Scotland.

The scheme will be open to community groups as well as to land-managers and farmers, provided there's some community benefit from their proposals

How much is available?

Loans of up to £150,000 will cover up to 90% of the costs of the pre-planning stages. The loans are then repayable at commercial rates if the project is successful, but are written off if the project fails to gain planning consent.
For full information and guidance notes click here.

How to apply
The Fund is being administered by Community Energy Scotland, who will also support community applicants to the scheme. The process involves completing a Scottish Government expression of interest form on-line but interested development trusts can contact CES for further information about the Fund click here. or contact the office below.

Community Energy Scotland

2b Fodderty Way, Dingwall Business Park, Dingwall, Ross-shire IV15 9XB

Tel. 01349 860120 Fax. 01349 860138

Email: info@communityenergyscotland.org.uk

Key words: Renewable energy