Rural Community Energy Fund Pre-application Questionnaire
Please complete ALL sections and check-boxes below.   
If relevant, supplementary text can be provided against each answer in the blue text boxes.

Please enter the name of your applicant organisation		
Contact 1: Please enter your name	     	
Contact 1: Contact telephone number	     	
Contact 1: Email address	     	
Contact 2: Please enter your name		
Contact 2: Contact telephone number		
Contact 2: Email address		

Please provide a short paragraph describing the potential project.  Include details such as proposed technology, how the project will be funded, potential capacity and location of the scheme* (with postcode). Max 300 words 
Please ensure you meet the criteria - Rural communities are defined as: 
a) Settlements below 10,000 residents- as defined in the Defra Rural-Urban Classification for Output Areas in England.(1)
b) The “Magic Map” can be a useful tool to see if your community is within a rural area.(2)
     

Identify the potential benefits or legacy that you plan to provide to the community by the possible revenue stream from this particular project. e.g., providing Scouts' uniforms, sports equipment, Village Hall refurbishment, childrens' clubs trips away, playground refurbishment, environmental education, nature walks, planting community orchards, broadband provision, etc. Max 300 words
     

		YES	NO		
1	Is the wider community aware of the potential project?			     	
2	Has there been any indication of opposition to the scheme?			     	
3	Have you identified a lead contact for the community organisation?			     	
4	Have you formed a legal entity to deliver the project?			     	
5	Does your legal entity have a bank account?			     	
6	Have you prepared an Invitation to Tender document?			     	
7	Have you engaged with a minimum of 3 consultants?  
If not, please explain why.			     	
8	Have you got consultant costs?  
Please provide an indication of the costs.			     	
9	Have you selected your chosen consultant(s)?			     	
10	Have you permission from the building / Landowner?			     	

Once complete, please save this document and email to michael.gallagher@nottinghamcity.gov.uk

For Energy Hub internal use only

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