Fund purpose:Small grants to support community energy projects. The fund is provided by Younity and generated from customer sign‑ups to the Co‑op Community Power tariff.

Deadline:1 June 2026

Maximum value: £5,000

Project focus (this round):Projects should focus on one or more of the following themes:

• • community engagement
  • environmental impact
  • education and awareness‑raising
  • collaboration and partnerships
  • innovation and creativity

Who can apply: Community energy groups or organisations that have a current or upcoming Power Purchase Agreement with Younity, are on Younity’s Community Smart Export Guarantee tariff, or have used the Kickstart Loan facility.

What the grant can fund: Equipment, local events or workshops, staff costs, volunteer training, attendance at relevant conferences, expansion of existing projects, work to achieve quality standards, and development of local services or community venues. Funding must be spent within 12 months.