Net Zero Carbon Programme Grants for Churches

Is your church looking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels? The Net Zero Carbon Programme offers grants and advice to help you take practical steps toward a more sustainable future.

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Funding is available for a range of projects that cut carbon emissions from church buildings. Whether you’re considering simple improvements like LED lighting or heating controls, or exploring larger upgrades, there are options to suit different needs and budgets.

We know every church is different. That’s why we encourage proportionate, affordable solutions that improve comfort, reduce energy use, and support your building’s long-term care. Investing in energy efficiency can also lower bills freeing up more resources for mission and ministry.

Find out what support your church or hall could apply for over the next three years as we work towards creating warmer, more welcoming churches fit for the future.

Before applying, speak to your Net Zero Carbon Officer or Diocesan Environment Officer to discuss the right support for your church.

We know that applying for grants can sometimes be daunting. To help, we have produced some materials guiding you through the process of applying for the Decarbonising Churches Grant Fund and Give to Go Green on our Grant Management Portal.

We are currently creating a written guide to help you navigate the different steps of the process. Alongside this, we have made some videos that walk you through applying for these grants:

Finding, starting and completing an application for parish grantees (coming soon)
Signing a Grant Agreement (coming soon)
Requesting a payment (coming soon)
Submitting a Change Request (coming soon)

Net zero carbon grants available

Explore the grants we offer and how to apply.

Decarbonising Churches Grant Fund

The Decarbonising Churches Grant Fund from the Net Zero Carbon Programme is opening to churches in all dioceses from June 2026. This grant stream can provide substantial support for planning and capital works. Read the fund brochure, and if you want to apply to the fund, start by having a conversation with your Net Zero Carbon Officer or Diocesan Environment Officer.

Read the DCGF Privacy Notices which relate to the data collection associated with this fund.

If you need support or have a query that your diocese is unable to resolve, you can email [email protected]

Give to Go Green

Give to Go Green is a match-funding project from the Net Zero Carbon Programme helping you double your locally raised donations for carbon-cutting projects. Through a targeted digital fundraising campaign, you will be able to engage your community in building a sustainable future for your church and the world around you.

Read the fund brochure, and it you want to apply to the fund, start by having a conversation with your Net Zero Carbon Officer, or your Giving Advisor.

Read the Privacy Notice which relates to the data collection associated with this fund.

If you need support or have a query that your diocese is unable to resolve, you can email [email protected].

Key dates

Round two

Open application: 10 August
Close applications: 4 October
Grant outcome letter: 4 November

Round three

Open application: 5 October
Close application: 11 January
Grant outcome letter: 12 February

More to come in 2027/28

Quick Wins Grant Fund

This fund can provide grants for smaller or medium projects of up to £10k, generally in the £3 - £5k range. The grant is devolved to dioceses to onward grant to churches who want to take the next steps in improving their church and moving closer to net zero carbon. Grants could help churches to buy new LED lighting, pew heaters, insulation or update their electric supply. Details are available from your Net Zero Carbon Officer and/or church buildings team.

Church Demonstrators Grant Fund

Funding and technical support was available for up to 70 churches across the country, to help create a network of churches which demonstrate good net zero carbon practice for churches of different types. This grant stream is closed to new applications. The Demonstrator Churches project will continue for those churches already involved. If you are a stage 1 Demonstrator ready to transition to stage 2, contact your stage 1 grants officer for guidance.

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