Orchard Community Energy Fund open for applications from 1st August - 31st October 2020
The Community Fund donated by Orchard Community Energy is again open for applications from 1st August - 31st October 2020. The members of Orchard Community Energy have allocated a community fund of £10,000 for projects starting in 2021. This will be the fourth round of grants made by the community-owned energy organisation.
Grants will be between a minimum of £2,000 and a maximum of £5,000. Projects must benefit the residents of Swale and/or Medway.
To apply:
• The applicant must be a Charity and beneficiaries cannot be specific individuals.
• The project must address at least one of the following objectives: wildlife conservation, climate change mitigation and/or adaption, the alleviation of fuel poverty or support for vulnerable or disadvantaged groups.
• Orchard Community Energy is particularly keen to receive applications that achieve social goals through environmental means, ie. address at least two objectives including at least one social and at least one environmental objective.
• The project should be ready to start in January 2021 and aim to be completed by the end of the year.
• Completed applications must be received by midday on 31st October 2020.
For full details of how to apply, please download the Guide for Applicants 2020-21 and Application for Funding Summary Form 2020-21 available at orchard.coop
About Orchard Community Energy
About Orchard Community Energy
Orchard Community Energy was established in 2015 to develop community-owned renewable energy, low carbon and energy efficiency projects in Swale and Medway. It concentrates on projects that reduce the impact of climate change and increase energy security, whilst at the same time generating significant donations to its community fund.
Its 5MW solar array near Iwade occupies low grade farmland that was formerly used for brick earth extraction. The current output from the array is enough to meet the equivalent annual electricity demand of around 1,250 homes.
Profits after the payment of costs and interest are distributed to local community organisations. Details of past grants are available at orchard.coop
Its 5MW solar array near Iwade occupies low grade farmland that was formerly used for brick earth extraction. The current output from the array is enough to meet the equivalent annual electricity demand of around 1,250 homes.
Profits after the payment of costs and interest are distributed to local community organisations. Details of past grants are available at orchard.coop
Pleas contact: grants@orchard.coop
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