Energy efficiency grants for business and community organisations across North Northamptonshire

19 September 2025

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North Northamptonshire Council has released a round of energy efficiency grants to help business and community organisations reduce their energy use, save money and cut carbon.

Funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), these grants are part of a programme of support to help organisations design their own decarbonisation plans and shift to more sustainable practices.

There is a total allocation of £50,000 for business grants and £100,000 for community organisations.

Organisations awarded a grant will be able to upgrade to more energy efficient facilities and practices through various measures such as the installation of solar panels, LED lights and timers, heat pumps, insulation, building energy management systems and initiatives to reduce emissions like insulation, water saving devices and thermostats. Eligibility also includes community transport initiatives.

Community organisations such as parish councils, charities, voluntary groups and other not-for-profit organisations can apply for up to £15,000 if they can demonstrate how their project will reduce energy and benefit the community.

‘Friends of’ groups, health charities and religious bodies can also apply if their projects benefit the wider community and support the Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) aims. Full details of the criteria and how to apply are available on the Council’s website: Powering Change - Energy efficiency grants for community organisations | North Northamptonshire Council.

Business and for-profit organisations can apply for an energy efficiency grant of up to £5,000 if they have been trading for more than twelve months by the closing date of the application. Businesses also need to be based in North Northamptonshire and be classed as a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME). Please see full details of the criteria and how to apply on the Council’s website: Powering Change - Energy efficiency grants for businesses | North Northamptonshire Council

Applications are open until 12 noon on Monday 20th October. You can email [email protected] or [email protected] if you have any questions.

This grant is about empowering our community organisations and local businesses to be part of the climate solution. By supporting practical, measurable carbon reduction projects, we’re not only helping the environment but also strengthening North Northamptonshire’s economy.George Candler, North Northamptonshire Council’s Executive Director of Place and Economy

Further support is available whereby you can receive free access to a user-friendly website platform to measure your carbon footprint and develop a Carbon Reduction Plan (CRP). You can also register to attend the webinars. Visit the Powering Change website to register.

There will also be an in-person event at Bowling Green Road in Kettering on the 26 September for further information and support with grant applications. Please also visit the Powering Change website to register for the webinars and to attend the in-person event.

Applications close on 20 October 2025 at 12 noon and you must be able to deliver your project by 28 February 2026.

If planning permission is needed, you will need to have this in place or have evidence that it is in process. Funding offers will be withdrawn if projects cannot be completed on time.