The Eastern Green Link (EGL2) Yorkshire Local Community Fund is currently open for applications. This fund is operated by National Grid Electricity Transmission. 

NB - feedback on EGL2 is now actively being sought and there are a number of Public Information Events scheduled for April and May 2026, please see the bottom of this page for more details. 

Through this fund, National Grid aim to deliver meaningful and lasting benefits for the people and places hosting the EGL2 Project. The fund has been created by working closely with charitable organisations and community members to make sure it meets local needs. 

We are currently accepting applications. Applications submitted by 26 June will be considered at our July Panel, with outcomes in August. Those after will be reviewed in October, with outcomes in November.

Emma Bennett, Head of Socioeconomic and Community Benefits 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”

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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 EGL2 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 EGL2 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  

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.

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

We are currently accepting applications. Applications submitted by 26 June will be considered at our July Panel, with outcomes in August. Those after will be reviewed in October, with outcomes in November.

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Note, this is for communities near EGL2 infrastructure in Yorkshire. Communities near EGL2 infrastructure in Peterhead should apply to the EGL2 Peterhead Local Fund. For further information, visit: Our Eastern Green Link 2 Peterhead Local Fund - SSEN Transmission

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