London Community Energy Fund 2025–26

We are now accepting expressions of interest for Phase 8 of the London Community Energy Fund (LCEF).

Applicants will be able to apply to any of the three funding streams, and will be able to submit applications to more than one stream. However, applications can't be made to all three streams for the same project. You can apply to both Stream Two and Stream Three for the same project, provided that separate applications are submitted. 

• Stream One: Feasibility – grants up to £10,000 covering feasibility studies, business case development, planning application submissions and full technical project design.  

• Stream Two: Development – grants up to £10,000 covering grid connection and lease agreement costs, contractor/equipment procurement, and fundraising. 

• Stream Three: Delivery – grants up to £60,000 (for up to one third of capital costs) covering installation of carbon-reduction technologies. 

The LCEF also aims to strengthen the capacity of London’s community energy sector by covering some of the core costs associated with running a community energy organisation. All community organisations are welcome to apply, not just those set up as community energy groups.

Rules on claiming core and project management costs differ depending on your organisation type and the stream you're applying to. For more details, see the Core cost funding section in the LCEF prospectus.