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Business Decarbonisation Grant

The councils have secured capital UKSPF funding under the intervention E29: Supporting decarbonisation and improving the natural environment whilst growing the local economy, making grants available to local organisations to support decarbonisation projects. 

Our Business Decarbonisation Grant will shortly open for applications from South and Vale based organisations. Funding will be made available from a minimum of £1,000 up to a maximum value of £10,000 per grant.

Who can apply to the scheme? 

  • Private sector companies
  • Sole Traders
  • Partnership
  • Registered charities
  • Social enterprises, for example CIC’s

Eligible projects

This scheme will provide capital funding to: 

  • Support implementation of decarbonisation activities, including purchase of equipment, premises adaptations and establishment of net-zero infrastructure
  • Support businesses to lower greenhouse gas emissions and adopt new processes and / or technologies.

All projects must complete before 31 March 2025. Examples of eligible projects include replacing gas/oil boilers with air-source heat pumps, smart energy devices,  electric vehicles, e-bikes, bicycle courier equipment and business infrastructure, solar panels, and new or enhanced green infrastructure at your site or building. Please note that we cannot support projects that include energy/building improvements for premises that also function primarily as domestic accommodation.

Which documents will I need to apply?

While you wait for the application window to open, we thought it would be useful to let you know which documents you’ll need (alongside your project details) to apply for the scheme.

  • A copy of recent statements for any bank/building society accounts in the name of the organisation, as identified in the application and on their constitution or company documentation
  • Evidence that the organisation has produced either a decarbonisation plan, sustainability plan or energy audit, or can otherwise demonstrate evidence of how funding would contribute to lowering emissions and quantify the anticipated reduction in emissions (in kilos or tonnes)
  • Two quotes for project items or a professional estimate for any building work
  • A breakdown of the total cost for the project (that includes any match funded contributions)
  • Evidence of secured match funding for the project (where applicable). This could be bank statements showing the funds available, or grant offer letters showing the amount of funding offered
  • Charities and community organisations must provide a constitution that demonstrates that the project they are applying for matches the organisation objectives. They are a ‘not for profit organisation’ and the trustees do not receive benefits 
  • Private sector companies and sole traders must provide a UTR number 
  • Private sector companies must provide a company registration number and evidence they are actively trading (this may include evidence of recent invoices, a website or similar digital presence, business rates bills, or other formal business documentation – due diligence checks are undertaken
  • If your organisation is registered for VAT, you must provide your VAT registration number. Please note: if you are VAT registered and can recover VAT for grant funded projects, then please ensure VAT is not included in your costs
  • For applications concerning land or buildings, confirmation of property ownership – either a freehold interest, or a current lease.

We will send out a newsletter when the scheme is open for applications.

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