You can fill in the pre-application form to check your eligibility now.
Plugged-in communities grant fund
03 July 2024 at 17:24:58
The plugged-in communities grant fund round 3 will open at 10am on Monday 8 July 2024.
The plugged-in communities grant fund (formerly Plugged-in Households) will continue supporting Scottish community transport organisations in 2024/25.
About the plugged-in communities grant fund
Funding can cover 100% of costs, up to £75,000, to replace a community transport vehicle with a zero-emission alternative, to support community trips and services.
Funding excludes VAT (unless deemed non-reclaimable), and no match funding is required. Grants are available to cover the following zero-emission vehicles:
- Cars
- Light goods vehicles
- Minibuses
- Mopeds/ motorcycles
This funding round follows the popular round 1 and 2 funds, that ran in 2022/23 and 2023/24.
These rounds supported community transport organisations and highlighted the high demand from the sector to help make the switch to zero-emission vehicles.
How to apply
If you think your organisation is eligible for the fund and would like to apply, please complete our pre-application check:
If your organisation is eligible, we'll send you a link to the application portal once the fund launches on Monday 8 July 2024.
Before you submit the form, please check our eligibility criteria below.
Advice sessions
We're running a series of online advice and drop-in sessions to help support applicants. These will take place on:
- Advice session one: Wednesday 3 July 2024 at 10am. Join the session.
- Advice session two: Wednesday 10 July 2024 at 10am. Join the session.
- Drop-in sessions: We'll run weekly 30 minute sessions on Wednesdays at 2pm. Please email pluggedinhouseholds@est.org.uk and we'll send you a link.
Terms and Conditions
Energy Saving Trust is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. This fund is subject to availability and terms and conditions apply.
If you have any questions. Please contact us at pluggedinhouseholds@est.org.uk.
Previous funding
Previous rounds of funding supported housing associations, housing cooperatives and community groups, and included the launch of zero-emission car club services for residents and local communities.
