The next funding round for Grassroot Grants and Local Grants for this fund will open in September 2026.
We have identified that Coalburn & Lesmahahgow are the relevant impacted communities and as a result are eligible to apply for this fund.
This fund is linked to the development of the Stranoch Substation and 5.9km of Overhead Lines (OHL), which is eligible for Community Benefit Funding as per government guidance.
The total amount of Community Benefit Calculated for this fund is £1,710,000
Any funding not spent across initial funding rounds will roll over into subsequent rounds of funding until the pot total has been fully allocated.
You can read more about the project here.
Apply for funding
If you have a project that will benefit your local community, please review the funding criteria (below) for the grant programme that best matches the size, scope and impact of your project.
You can also contact the fund administrators (see below) for guidance and support at any stage of the process.
Grassroot Grants | For local initiatives, projects with a specific community focus = (£1,000 - £10,000) |
Local Grants | For community-led projects responding to immediate needs = (£10,000-£500,000) |
Funding is offered through dedicated application windows, which open three times a year. For the latest information on funding availability and application dates, please refer to the top of this page.
Apply for Grassroot Grants
For further information on the application process, please refer to the guidance document below or reach out to help@localgiving.org
Grassroots Grants Application Guidance
Apply for Grassroots Grant
Apply for Local Grants
To apply for a Local Grant, please first check that the current funding round is open for applications. If applications are open, you may need to complete an Expression of Interest (EOI). Please email cb_localfund@spenergynetworks.co.uk for more information.
Your EOI will be reviewed within 5 working days and, if the project is eligible, an application form will be emailed to you.
Local Funds Guidance
Capacity Building Workshops
A programme of workshops has been created to support eligible communities to build capacity and develop project ideas. Workshops will support communities to build successful project funding applications which meet local priorities. To request a workshop please complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) (opens in a new window) and send to cb_localfund@spenergynetworks.co.uk