Community Energy Generation Growth Fund Accepting Applications (Scotland)

Supporting community groups to develop renewable energy generation projects across Scotland

Local Energy Scotland has announced the launch of the 2026/27 round of the Community Energy Generation Growth Fund.

The Fund is part of the Scottish Government’s Community and Renewable Energy Scheme (CARES).

Through the Fund, grants are available to established and incorporated community groups such as development trusts and community energy and climate action groups to set up renewable energy generation projects, such as:

• Installing wind turbines and solar panels.
• Developing other types of renewable energy generation, such as hydro, to meet local needs.

The funding available is mostly capital. A limited amount of funding is also available for feasibility studies and option appraisals. The following levels of funding are available:

• Feasibility Stage: Grants of up to £20,000.
• Development Stage: Grants of up to £200,000.
• Construction Stage: Grants of up to 80% of construction costs up to a maximum of £150,000. Organisations can also apply for loans for up to five years.

Projects should be able to demonstrate that they can complete a significant project milestone by 17 March 2027.