Great British Energy Community Fund support in the South East

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The Great British Energy Community Fund is the first grant programme for community energy projects funded by Great British Energy.

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GBE have recently launched two funding grants to support the Local Power Plan, and Local Net Zero Hubs across England are ready to support communities and local government organisations to access financial support for project development.

📅 Applications for both schemes close on 12 November 2026

GBE Partnerships Grant

For local authorities in England working with a community energy partner, to bring forward clean energy projects that deliver lasting local benefits.

GBE Community Fund

To help community organisations in England, Wales and Northern Ireland develop and build community-owned clean energy projects.

Upcoming Webinars

GBE Local Webinar: Applying to the GBE Community Fund Friday 9 October, 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm

GBE Local Webinar: Applying to the GBE Partnerships Grant Friday 9 October, 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

How the Net Zero Hub Can Help

The Local Net Zero Hubs are ready to support communities and local government organisations seeking funding through these programmes.

The Greater South East Net Zero Hub can help by:

Advising on project eligibility and suitability
Providing technical guidance and support
Facilitating engagement between local authorities and community energy partners
Supporting project development and application preparation
Sharing lessons learned and examples of successful projects
Connecting organisations with peer learning opportunities and relevant resources

Speak to Us Early

If you are considering applying to either scheme, we encourage you to engage with us as early as possible. Early discussions can help strengthen your proposal, identify potential challenges, and ensure you make the most of the support available.

email us: community@gsenetzerohub.org.uk

The Greater South East Net Zero Hub continues to support local authorities to develop Local Power projects. Please see our case studies for examples of projects we have supported.

Have a project located in the Greater South East region?

If you have any queries, please get in touch, or alternatively, you can complete an expression of interest form to share further details of your project and a member of the team will be in touch. If your community is in another region of England, contact the Midlands, North East, North West, and South West Net Zero Hubs.

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