Funding opportunities
Details of funding and finance opportunities for net zero and renewable energy projects.
- Industrial Energy Transformation Fund: provides grant funding towards the costs of deployment of mature energy efficiency technologies and feasibility/engineering studies. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industrial-energy-transformation-fund-ietf-phase-1-spring-2021-how-to-apply
- West of England Green Business Grant: provides up to £15,000 per business to pay for 40-80% of the eligible capital costs. A free Decarbonisation Report will be provided to help you identify energy saving improvements., including energy efficiency measures like LED lighting, more efficient heating controls and insulation to walls and roofs. The application window is open until 25th June 2021. For more information, visit https://www.westofengland-ca.gov.uk/business/green-business-grants/
- Target 2030 Fund: Severn Wye Energy Agency offer free business energy efficiency surveys to SMEs based in Gloucestershire, or in Swindon and Wiltshire. The projects come with 30% grant funding for carbon-saving improvements (up to £60,000), including energy efficiency measures, renewable energy generation or updating process equipment. For more information, visit https://target2030.co.uk/
- Low Carbon Dorset Fund: Low Carbon Dorset provides FREE technical advice and financial support to local Business, Community and Public Sector organisations to deliver carbon reduction projects in Dorset.. For more information, visit http://www.lowcarbondorset.org.uk/
- Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme: provides financial support to larger businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19). For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-the-coronavirus-large-business-interruption-loan-scheme
- Towns Fund: The Towns Fund will invest £3.6 billion into over 100 towns, as part of the government’s plan to level up our regions. For more information, visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/towns-fund-prospectus