Below you will find all of the information you will need to understand whether your project or organisation is eligible for funding from the SOURCE Fund and to complete your application:

Who can apply?

Local community groups and not for profit organisations located in England, Scotland and Wales. Joint proposals (e.g. with local authorities) will be considered, although the community organisation must lead the application.

We can support applications from religious or political organistions if the technology or measures are to be installed in a community building that is available for the whole community to use regardless of religious or political beliefs. Benefits to the whole community must be clearly demonstrated.

Project Eligibility

1. Projects must result in the creation of renewable energy and/or a reduction in the amount of energy used

2. Projects must have a positive impact on the local community

3. Projects must have a measurable positive impact on the environment - most likely to be demonstrated through carbon savings

4. Funding must be used for the purchase and implementation of capital equipment, physical measures and associated costs only

5. Funding will not be granted solely for promotions, education or general awareness raising however this may be considered where it forms part of a wider project which meets points 1 and 4 and relates to the technology or measures that will be installed

6. Funding cannot be granted solely for feasibility studies

7. Project proposals must show that they can be completed within reasonable timescales and costs, and all projects must complete within 12 months of the grant being awarded

8. E.ON must be the sole corporate sponsors of the project however applications from projects supported by joint funding from matching public sector funding are accepted

9. Projects must involve and/or have consent from the local community, and where relevant their local authority in their planning and application

10. Projects must be sustainable beyond support from the Fund. Please provide evidence of this within your application.

11. The maximum grant we will award is 90% of the total cost of the measures applied for.

12. You can not apply for funding if work has already begun on your project.

13. Funding can only be sought for non-residential facilities.

How to apply

To apply for funding download and complete the application form.

Download the application form (Word, 80KB)

If you need help on how to complete the form take a look at our guidance notes.

Once completed please email your application to

source@eon-uk.com.

All applications must provide an email address.

Fund Administration

Applications for funding will be assessed at least twice a year by the SOURCE committee. Closing dates for applications are detailed in the FAQ section.

All applicants will be informed of the committee's decision in writing.

The committee's decision is final and no further correspondence will be entered into with unsuccessful projects.

All applications received after a deadline will automatically be entered into the subsequent round of funding.

Successful Projects

Applicants that are successful will be informed in writing and will need to confirm acceptance of their grant.

80% of the total grant amount will be issued at the start of the project with the remaining 20% made available upon completion. E.ON will issue Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) charity cheques.

E.ON's press team will contact successful projects to support communication with local media.

E.ON's energy efficiency and micro-generation teams may also contact grant recipients to discuss technology, installation and results.

Successful recipients should also provide to E.ON a project status review report within 12 months of receiving the grant with photographs and any media coverage.

Other than the grant, there will be no additional support available from E.ON to facilitate the delivery of the project.