The Net Zero Quick Wins Grant Fund will open for applications from 1st April 2026. The deadline for the first round of grant applications will be 10th June 2026, with further decisions being made quarterly. It will be a mandatory requirement of the grant funding that applicant parishes have completed their Energy Footprint Tool in the Parish Returns System and that the relevant Faculty permissions are in place.
As part of the Church of England’s Net Zero Carbon Programme the Diocese has been awarded £75,500 from the Net Zero Carbon Quick Wins Grant Fund to be distributed by March 2029.
The Quick Wins Grant Fund aims to support churches and church halls in delivering small scale NZC works in churches by providing dioceses with funds which they can distribute through grant to parishes to help support local net zero projects. Small grants will be available to help churches with projects such as new LED lighting, pew heaters, insulation, or to update their electric supply.
The maximum grant is £10,000.
Please note that you should have the necessary Faculty or other relevant consent in place before applying and we do not accept retrospective applications. Please ensure that you have completed the Church of England's Energy Footprint Tool before applying. The data is entered through the Parish Returns System. .
If applications for grant funding exceed the funds available, the sub-committee of the DAC will award funding according to a rating system, which can be viewed here.
To apply for a Quick Wins Grant please download and complete a copy of the application form. Completed applications should be emailed to the Buildings for Mission inbox.
Please read the guidance carefully before submitting an application.
For more information on reaching Net Zero Carbon and for the Practical Path to Net Zero please click here.
If you have any questions about the grant or would like any further information, please email Isobel Weare, Historic Environment Advice Assistant or telephone 01452 373300.
For details of the Diocese's Minor Repairs and Improvement grant click here. Information about other funders can be found in our Funding Directory.