CARES Community Buildings Fund
Grants help Scottish community organisations install renewable heating and solar equipment, with related energy improvements in well-used community buildings.
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Local Energy Scotland is a consortium that administers the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES). It provides funding administration, advice and practical support for community energy projects in Scotland.
Opportunità di finanziamento
CARES Community Energy Growth Fund — Construction
Grants and optional loans help Scottish community organisations build and commission community-owned renewable electricity and storage projects.
In ingleseCARES Community Energy Growth Fund — Development
Eligible Scottish community organisations can receive up to £200,000 annually to take community-owned renewable electricity projects from feasibility to investment readiness: securing the designs, permissions, land arrangements and finance needed to proceed.
In ingleseCARES Community Energy Growth Fund: Feasibility
Scottish community organisations can get up to GBP 20,000 for renewable-energy feasibility work, covering up to 100% of eligible costs. The current round closes at noon on 14 September 2026, with eligibility checks required at least a week before submission.
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