Charities are being offered up to £25,000 in funding to help vulnerable people and carers understand the benefits of using smart meters during the energy crisis.
The grants, provided by the Smart Energy GB in Communities fund, will be awarded to regional organisations with local networks, that have a trusted voice amongst people who are in fuel poverty, lack basic digital skills and unpaid carers.
The fund is coordinated by the charities National Energy Action and supported by Energy Action Scotland. Applications must be received by noon on Friday, February 10 and funded activities must be completed by year-end on December 6.
Grants will be awarded to regionally-based organisations, with local networks, that have a trusted voice amongst people who are:
In fuel poverty: The total amount requested should be between £15,000 and £25,000
Lacking basic digital skills: defined as lacking the digital skills to manage information, communicate, transact, problem solve or create basic digital content. The total amount of grant requested should be between £10,000 and £15,000
Carers: defined as someone who provides unpaid care and support to a family member or friend who has a disability, illness, mental health condition or who needs extra help as they grow older. The total amount of grant requested should be between £7,500 and £10,000.
Housing associations, registered charities and non-registered community groups are eligible to apply. Applications are welcome from former applicants, both successful and unsuccessful.
Smart Energy GB spokesperson Phillippa Brown, said: “Whether you are a previous or a new applicant, we welcome the great ideas you have to spread the word about smart meters to your communities. The six years of experience we’ve had working with partners across Great Britain have proved the credibility and trust our partners hold in their communities and are therefore well placed to communicate the benefits that smart meters can bring.”
For further information about the grants, click here.
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