The next funding round for Grassroots Grants will open on Monday 28th September 2026. Applications will close on Friday 6th November at 5pm. Applications received after this date will not be considered.
We have identified Barrhill, Girvan and Pinmore & Pinwherry as the communities to benefit from this fund.
This fund is linked to the development of the Mark Hill Substation Upgrade Project, which is eligible for Community Benefit Funding under government guidance.
The total Community Benefit Fund available for this project is £530,000.
September Funding Round
Funding available in the current round is estimated at:
- Grassroots Grants: £35,000
The Local Grants allocation for this fund has been fully allocated and is no longer available for applications.
Any funding not awarded during initial funding rounds will roll over into subsequent rounds until the full fund has been allocated.
You can read more about the project here.
Apply for Funding
If you have a project that will benefit the Barrhill, Girvan and Pinmore & Pinwherry communities, 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 relevant Fund Administrator for guidance and support at any stage of the application process.
Fund Administrators are independent organisations appointed by SP Energy Networks to manage funding programmes, support applicants and oversee the application and assessment process.
Funding is offered through dedicated application windows, which open up to three times a year. For the latest information on funding availability and application dates, please refer to the top of this page.
Funding Opportunities
Grassroots Grants
Grassroots Grants provide smaller awards up to £20,000 for community-led projects and activities that deliver local benefit.
This programme is administered by Localgiving on behalf of SP Energy Networks.
Apply for Grassroots Grants
Need help with your application?
Localgiving is your first point of contact for:
- Eligibility queries
- Application support
- Technical issues with applications
- Questions about the assessment process
- Grant award administration
Email: spengrassrootsgrants@localgiving.org
Other enquiries
For general SP Energy Networks enquiries relating to the Grassroots Grants programme that are not covered by the Fund Administrator support listed above, please contact:
Email: cb.grassrootsfund@spenergynetworks.co.uk
Capacity Building Workshops
A programme of workshops has been created to help eligible community organisations build capacity, develop project ideas and strengthen future funding applications.
Workshops can support organisations to:
- Guidance on how to become an eligible organisation
- Develop project proposals
- Identify local priorities
- Build partnerships
- Strengthen funding applications
- Improve project planning and delivery
To request a workshop, please complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) and email it to cb_localfund@spenergynetworks.co.uk.