Welcome

The Eastern Green Link 1 (EGL1) England Local Community Fund is now open for applications. This fund is operated by National Grid Electricity Transmission. 

Through this fund, National Grid aim to deliver meaningful and lasting benefits for the people and places hosting the EGL1 project. The fund has been created by working closely with charitable organisations and community members to make sure it meets local needs. 

Emma Bennett, Head of Socioeconomic and Community Benefits at National Grid is clear on what the fund will deliver: “Shaped by the community, for the community—we’re proud to support meaningful local projects that create lasting impact.”

Who can apply and how?

Organisations of the following types intending to deliver work into the area where National Grid is carrying out construction as part of the EGL1 project can make an application to the fund (you can check location eligibility here):

• Registered Charities 
• Registered non-profit Companies Limited by Guarantee 
• Community Benefit/Mutual Societies that do not operate for profit or habitual payment of dividends 
• Parish/town councils applying for support with non-statutory projects 
• Parent Teacher Associations or “Friends of” organisations associated with schools 
• Other constituted non-profit organisations operating for wider community benefit 

What are we looking for?

We are looking for positive and impactful projects in the area hosting the EGL1 project, which support one or more of the following themes:   

• Providing education and Science, Technology, Engineering & Maths (STEM) opportunities 

• Protecting the environment and ensuring access to green spaces  

• Improving community spaces and saving energy 

• Helping with the cost of living and supporting employability  

• Encouraging physical health and activity  

• Supporting mental health and wellbeing  

Grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 are available. 

While all eligible organisations are welcome to apply under the fund’s main themes we particularly encourage projects that reflect the priorities listed in this guide.

--> Check your eligibility beginning with our Postcode Checker and start your application. 

Note, this fund is for communities near EGL1 infrastructure in England. Communities near EGL1 infrastructure in Scotland will benefit from initiatives run by Scottish Power Energy Networks. For further information, visit: Communities - Eastern Green Link 1.

Further information about the process can be found below in our FAQs and in our Guidance Document which includes important eligibility information and additional FAQs. If you are an existing Localgiving member then simply log into your account, a link to the application form can be found by clicking on the ‘My Grants’ section of your account displayed on the left-hand side of your dashboard and then clicking on the "Localgiving Grants" tab.

If you need assistance or have any questions, please contact our Community Team at NGCommunityFund@Localgiving.org