Community Renewable Energy Grant

The Naturesave Trust was set up in 1995 to fund specific environmental and conservation projects throughout the UK.

What is the funding for?The Naturesave Trust now provides start up 'seed corn' grants for community renewable energy projects, whatever type of renewable power generation you, as a community, are considering.

• The costs involved can be onerous and The Naturesave Trust recognises that many lenders and investors may be reluctant to put money into a project at an early stage as it may or may not get past the planning stage.

  They may be able to assist, as they are keen to help communities, in particular, that do not have the initial start up capital to undertake all the preliminary work to get you to the planning stage and most importantly for the community to retain as much control as possible over the operating income once the project has been successful.
  

How much money is available?
No amount given but it is a small grants scheme.

Who can apply?
Community Groups

When to apply
At any time.

How to apply
Application forms can be downloaded only by clicking on the application form. and returned to:

The Naturesave Trust
58 Fore Street
Totnes
Devon
TQ9 5RU

or email to mail@naturesave.co.uk

For further information please contact Emma Birch or Matthew Criddle on 01803 864390 or email them on mail@naturesave.co.uk quoting the reference 'Community Renewable Energy Grants' and one of them will call you back to discuss your needs.

Key words: Energy, community, renewables