Smart Energy GB in Communities Fund

As part of their ongoing campaign to inform and inspire people across Great Britain about the benefits of smart meters, Smart Energy GB working with National Energy Action (NEA) is offering grants of up to £25,000 to regionally based voluntary and public sector organisations in England, Scotland and Wales.

The funding is available to organisations that can help engage people and communities across Britain with information about how to get and use smart meters. Applications will be considered from regionally based organisations preferably with local networks that can deliver support to people in one of the target groups. This includes charities, housing associations and local authorities.

Projects need to address the fund’s objectives, which are to support those who might find it difficult to engage with the smart meter rollout.

This year, the funding is aimed at partners who can evidence reaching people with a number of these characteristics, including:

Aged 75+.
Have at least one disability or impairment (for example, but not limited to, relating to sensory, physical, mental health or learning/memory).
From lower socioeconomic groups.
Lower literacy.

The funding is for organisations who can deliver two types of activity:

Direct activity: direct contact with people in the target audience, such as face-to-face events, advice or via telephone.
Indirect activity: communication or marketing channels used to indirectly reach the target audience and convey information about smart meters, such as the use of advertising (for example, but not limited to, newsletters, posters, leaflets and radio advert

Depending on the target, applications can be made for grants of between £7,500 – £15,000 or £15,001 – £25,000. All projects must start by 1 April 2024 and finish by 4 December 2024.

The deadline for funding applications is 9 February 2024 (12noon).

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