Community Group’s Grant Fund
Information and application forms
Low Carbon Hub’s vibrant community groups are at the heart of our work to create a zero-carbon energy system and continue to be inspirational in tackling climate change. We are delighted to offer financial support through our Community Group Grants to support community groups in driving the energy transition.
Our Community Grants programme is one of the most effective and rewarding ways to share the community benefit generated from our renewable energy installations, like Ray Valley Solar and our rooftop solar projects, supporting projects that generate renewable energy, make buildings and homes more energy efficient, and create sustainable transport solutions.
Guidance notes
Please read our guidance notes before applying for funding. Here you’ll find information specifically related to the small and large grants programme.
Small grants
We have introduced some changes to our small grants to make the application and reporting process easier, including;
- We have increased the amount of the small grants, and each community group can apply for one small grant of up to £750 at any time during the financial year.
- We have also widened the scope of the small grants so that they can be used to fund any activity that will benefit your community group and help it to thrive.
- The application form is now a simple online Typeform.
- Once your project is completed, we just ask that you send us a short summary and photos or video.
Need inspiration? Check out the Community Stories page on our website.
Please submit your application by filling in the Typeform below.
If you want to fill the form out on a document, please do so below.
Large grants
All Low Carbon Hub community groups can apply for a large grant of up to £5,000 once a year in a two-part competitive process. The large grants can be used to fund any activities that have a focus on energy, whether that’s reducing energy demand or increasing renewable energy generation.
The applications are reviewed and selected by the Impact Committee, consisting of members of Low Carbon Hub’s board of directors, and external partners from CAG Oxfordshire and the County Council.
Read about our recent grant funding…
Small community grants 2025-26
A small grant from Low Carbon Hub can go a long way – from thermal imaging campaigns to fashion shows, EV charging upgrades to repair cafes. Here’s how fifteen Oxfordshire community groups are putting their 2025–26 grants to work.
Outstanding year for Community Grants funding
It’s been our best year yet for community grants. In 2025–26, Low Carbon Hub awarded £31,500 to community groups across Oxfordshire — funding projects from draughtbusting affordable housing to building a community shop with rooftop solar. Here’s what our members have been doing.
Oxford Travel Options Website
Making sustainable travel easier. Low Carbon Oxford North (LCON) were awarded a grant of £5,000 from Low Carbon Hub’s Community Grant Fund toward the cost of launching a new sustainable travel website. Further funding came from the Zero Carbon Oxfordshire Partnership (ZCOP) and the Federation of Integrated Transport. The challenge Transport accounts for around 23% […]
Draughtbusting For All
Tackling draughts in cold homes in Kidlington. Kidlington Eco Group were awarded a grant of £500 from Low Carbon Hub’s Community Grant Fund as well as further funding from Cherwell District Council to run a ‘Draughtbusting’ project in their community. The challenge Kidlington Eco Group (KEG) formed to promote all forms of sustainable living […]
West Oxford Electric Cargo Bike Hire
Cutting carbon and carrying more in West Oxford. Low Carbon West Oxford received a grant of £5,000 towards an electric cargo bike hire scheme. The challenge To ease congestion on local roads and improve air quality in West Oxford and the City Centre by offering an alternative, low carbon mode of transport that could replace short […]
Make your home more energy efficient with the Warm Homes: Local Grant
Funding is now available via Oxfordshire County Council through the Warm Homes: Local Grant. It is designed to provide fully funded energy efficiency upgrades for homeowners and private tenants on a low household income and at risk of fuel poverty. Eligibility You may qualify for the funding if the following statements apply to you. And […]