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Great British Energy (Department for Energy Security and Net Zero)

Great British Energy Community Fund (GBECF) 2026

Amount

Up to £40,000 (feasibility), up to £100,000 (development), up to £3 million (capital, max 50% of capital costs)

Deadline

12/11/2026

Location

National

About this grant

A £20 million fund for community-owned clean energy projects such as solar, wind and storage. It funds three stages: feasibility studies (up to £40,000), development work up to financial investment decision (up to £100,000) and capital build (up to £3 million, no more than 50% of capital costs). The application window opened on 17 September 2026 and closes at 11:55pm on 12 November 2026.

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