RE4D Grants

Unfortunately we are not able to offer capital grants at the moment. 

The pilot stage of RE4D ended on 31st March 2008, but we have been fortunate to receive some interim funding to continue a scaled-down version of the project for the next six months. We are currently working on a new project proposal that should offer advice, mentor support, funded feasibility studies and capital grants. We will find out if this proposal is successful in early October.

In the mean time, please do sign up or contact us for more information, we are still able to offer mentor support to SME's, community groups, large businesses, schools and public sector organisations in South Hams, West Devon, Torridge, North Devon and some areas in Mid Devon. In July we hope to extend this mentor support to the rest of Mid Devon, Teignbridge, Exeter and East Devon.  

Other grants

If you are being mentored through RE4D your mentor should be able to help you apply for additional funding.

Low Carbon Buildings Programme

The national grant scheme offering funding for installing renewable energy systems. Grant levels vary depending on technology and whether you are a householder, community group, school, SME, large business etc. Please see their website www.lowcarbonbuildings.org.uk for up to date details or call them on freephone 0800 915 0990.

You must have basic energy efficiency measures in place before installing RE. The Energy Saving Trust has a database of energy efficiency grants for householders, follow this link.

Community Sustainable Energy Programme 

Funding for community buildings for installation of renewable energy and energy efficiency measures, also funding for feasibility studies. www.communitysustainable.org

Fuel supplier funds

Several of the fuel suppliers have 'Green Funds' that can provide funding for community organisations, contact Community Action for Energy for details of different schemes, on 08701 261 444.

Sustainable Development Funds

If you are within a National Park or AONB you may be able to apply for funding towards a community project with economic and environmental benefits. Contact your National Park or AONB to find out more.