Applications are open for a fund designed to support organisations across Wales to improve their energy efficiency.
The Principality Building Society Retrofit for the Future Fund is a Wales-wide fund set up in partnership with Principality Building Society with the aim of improving the environment in Wales.
This fund will support organisations across Wales to improve their energy efficiency by retrofitting buildings or purchasing equipment that will make a building or community space more environmentally friendly and/or environmentally efficient.
Eligible organisations are:
- Constituted Groups
- Registered Charities and Charitable Incorporated Organisations
- Companies Limited by Guarantee
- Community Interest Companies
- Social Enterprises
Priority will go to organisations and projects that are increasing accessibility to those who are underserved or vulnerable. This includes projects supporting individuals from protected characteristic backgrounds 2010 Equalities Act and individuals from the most deprived communities in Wales.
Examples of environmental upgrades:
- solar panels or heat pumps
- insulation
- energy efficient lighting
- battery storage
Large grants of up to £25,000 for one year are available.
As well as organisations in Wales, those based near branches of Principality on the Welsh/English border may be eligible. Organisations based in Chester, Oswestry, Hereford or Shrewsbury are asked to book a call with a Grants Officer to determine whether their location is eligible for funding.
Applications are only open to organisations. This Fund closes on Monday 30 September 2024 at midday.
For further information visit: Principality Building Society Retrofit for the Future Fund – Community Foundation Wales
