Outer Hebrides Community Energy Fund (OHCEF)
This is a new scheme which is to be Launched shortly but is not yet open for applications.
OHCEF is a £259,985 grant scheme designed to support and fund renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in the Outer Hebrides that contribute to community sustainability. The eighteen month scheme will be managed and administered by Community Energy Scotland, offering communities the chance to access a grant of up to £30,000. Partners Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) and Leader have each awarded £125,000 towards the fund. This is a grant scheme is designed to support:
- Community groups that own, manage, and maintain facilities to become more energy efficient and make a lasting difference in the community.
- Community groups assessing the feasibility of a renewable energy project
- Community groups aiming to learn more about energy efficiency and renewables through education and awareness raising
Who can apply?
Your organisation can apply for funding from OHCEF if:
- you are based in the Outer Hebrides
- you are a non-profit making organisation
- you have an open constitution or set of rules which clearly defines your organisation’s aims, objectives and procedures
- you have a bank or building society account in the name of your organisation which requires at least 2 signatures on each cheque or withdrawal
- you can enclose your most recent annual accounts which have been certified as true by a person independent of your organisation
What works are eligible for OHCEF grants -
- Insulation improvements
- Draught proofing measures
- Feasibility studies
- Innovative lighting solutions
- De-stratification fans
- Introduction of smart technology
- Heating and other infrastructure which improves the efficiency of energy use from a renewable source
- Provision of remote energy surveillance systems
- Provision of thermal blinds
- Installation of dropped ceilings
- Provision of programmed timers for electric heating units
- Professional fees and other specialist services
- Statutory consents
- Non recoverable VAT
- Other energy efficiency measures
- Learning journeys
To find out more:
For more information on the scheme please read the documents below:
- OHCEF guidance Leader guidelines must be adhered to and can be found here http://www.outerhebridesleader.co.uk/eligibility-criteria.html
- Expression of Interest Form
- Application form
- CES Grant Terms and Conditions
This is a new scheme which is to be Launched in the near future. Applications can not yet be accepted.
Please contact
Kathleen.macdonald@communityenergyscotland.org.uk,
01851 707 333
if your community group is interested in taking a project forward.
This project is part-financed by the European Union under the Outer Hebrides LEADER 2008-2013 programme.