Applications for Energy Bills Support Scheme Alternative Funding and Alternative Fuel Payment Alternative Funding closed on 31 May 2023.
If you submitted an application on or before 31 May 2023, we will process your application by 30 June 2023, providing it satisfies the Department for Energy and Net Zero and Lambeth pre-payment checks.
If you have any queries regarding the scheme, your application, the application process or policies and procedures, please email: businessgrantfunds@beis.gov.uk
Fraud and error
Applicants found to be providing false information to gain support payments will face prosecution.
Any funding issued as a result of fraud or in error will be recovered.
Scam and fraud awareness
Beware of scams. Most households will automatically be provided with Energy Bills Support Scheme payments and will not need to apply. Households will not be asked to apply for EBSS Alternative Funding or Alternative Fuel Payment by email or text.
If you have received a scam message in relation to the EBSS Alternative Funding or Alternative Fuel Payment (AFP), please report it promptly.
Please send a screen shot of the message to report@phishing.gov.uk so that action can be taken. Forward text messages to 7726, and report websites via the National Cyber Security Centre at https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/report-scam-website.