EMA Community Fund - Low Carbon Energy Fund

The EMA Community Fund has ring-fenced £150,000 of funding to provide a 'Low Carbon Energy Fund' for local community and public buildings such as schools, sports facilities and village halls. The fund will contribute towards solar panels, LED installations, electric charging points, air and ground source heating and similar proven technologies for 'green energy'. This aligns with both MAG's 'Zero Carbon Airports' agenda and also with wider COP26 targets.

Renewable and low carbon technologies are proven, with the cost having reduced significantly over the last decade. At EMA we have our own on-site wind turbines and supply agreements which mean that all of our electricity is generated from renewable sources. With the cost of energy increasing, particularly over recent months, renewable energy offers not only a chance to reduce emissions but also security over future energy costs.

The Low Carbon Energy Fund is now open for applications from organisations within parishes most local to the airport and identified as being most affected by the airports' operation.

Please see our 'Low Carbon Energy Fund Guidance document' for more information about which communities are eligible as well as details on how to apply. Only communities outlined within the area circled on the map in the guidance document are eligible to apply.

There is a maximum cap of £10,000 per bid and organisations that are successful in securing a grant will have 12 months to complete their project.

Eligible bids should be for community facilities such as schools, sports facilities and community buildings. Local charities, not-for-profit community groups, parish councils and other statutory bodies within the eligible area can apply using the normal Community Fund Application Form, available here.

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