Calor are offering grants of up to £5,000 for projects that will provide an on-going service for rural communities. Applications are now open until 9th April

Three levels of funding are available: 11 x £5,000 grants, 6 x £2,500 grants and 5 x £1,000 grants to the winning rural projects. If you’re a finalist but you don’t receive a top prize, you will still be awarded  with £500.

Don’t forget, the funding you apply for must equate to 50% or more of your total project cost.

• It will make a positive difference to your rural community; benefitting the wider community and not just one individual, or a one off event
• It is connected with a community organisation or charity and is not-for-profit
• It will take place in either Scotland, England or Wales
• It is capable of being completed within 12 months of receiving funding if successful
• The level of funding you are applying for is equal to or more than 50% of the total project cost
• It is based in a rural off mains gas grid location and is not connected to mains gas
• It is a non-political project
• Operates on a non-discriminatory basis
• The funding would not be used for employment expenses (for example salary and overhead costs)
• If relating to the provision of alternative energy/heating solutions, the funding would not be for an energy/heating source other than LPG

Full details here