grants and funding
Green grants refer to funding for environmentally friendly projects. They are offered by governments, organisations, or private entities to promote sustainability and reduce your environmental impact.
Reducing your business's environmental impact involves reducing carbon emissions through renewable energy generation, reducing energy consumption, electrifying your fleet, and removing fossil fuels in your heating processes. It can also mean improving recycling rates, reducing waste and many more activities.
A grant is usually a one-off payment and provides funding that covers a percentage of the project's costs - usually, you or your business will have to meet some of the costs, too. Unlike a loan, a grant does not usually have to be repaid unless your business fails to comply with the scheme's specific eligibility requirements and conditions. You will need to check that you meet the eligibility criteria for a particular grant and consider what will be required to satisfy the funders' requirements.
The Big Bike Revival helps adults begin or resume cycling by offering free events, workshops, and training sessions across England. These events allow participants to get their bikes fixed, learn new skills, or join guided rides. Community groups, social enterprises, and not-for-profits can apply for up to £3,500 to host free cycling events in their area, with applications due by 1 June 2026.
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The Discovery Grant will fund the development of implementation plans detailing how to raise water tables in lowland peat soils in England safely. Charities or not for profit organisations, public bodies (including local authorities and internal drainage boards), land managers, and businesses or commercial enterprises are all eligible to apply. The deadline for applications is 26 June 2026.
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The Depot Charging Scheme supports uptake of zero-emission HGVs, vans and coaches by part-funding the installation of charging infrastructure at fleet depots. Applications open 25 March 2026 to 30 June 2026 (or earlier if funding is exhausted), and will fund 70% of the charge point and civil costs, up to £1 million across all sites..
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The government offers grants to support the installation of electric vehicle chargepoints for individuals, landlords, businesses, the public sector, charities, and education institutions. The closing date for these schemes has been extended to 31 March 2027.
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This fund is available to community-led projects that improve the environment and help people connect with and enjoy nature where they live. Funding from £300 up to £20,000 is available.
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The Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG) provides funding of up to £30,500 for creating a woodland design plan that meets UKFS standards. Landowners, land managers, and public bodies are eligible to apply. The application deadline is 31 March 2027.
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The Veolia Environmental Trust award provides grants for projects that enhance community facilities and the natural environment. The next round of applications will open on 20 August, with a deadline of 1 October 2026.
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Energy Saving Trust has been appointed by Ofgem to distribute payments from energy companies who may have breached rules. The funds can pay for anything from making a home more energy efficient, to providing advice that helps consumers keep on top of their bills. Charities can apply for funding through an open application process for the Energy Redress Scheme.
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Buying solar panels or storage batteries can benefit your pocket and the planet. To empower homeowners and businesses in the area to buy solar panels, North Norfolk District Council have partnered with MakeMyHouseGreen. There is a £500 discount for North Norfolk residents and businesses.
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The Government provides a range of funding programmes to support agricultural businesses and land owners. CSHT pays farmers and land managers to manage land in a way that protects, restores or enhances the environment and mitigates the effects of climate change.
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The scheme covers up to 75% of the total costs of the purchase and installation of EV chargepoints (including VAT), capped at a maximum of £500 per socket and 40 sockets across all sites per applicant. This scheme closes on 31 March 2027.
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Through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, you could get a £7,500 grant to cover part of the cost of replacing fossil fuel heating systems with a heat pump or biomass boiler.
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We look for innovations that will abate significant amounts of CO2-eq per year and will typically make an initial investment between £500k and £3m – predominantly during Seed or Series A stages.
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Find sources of funding and support through green loans, grants and other incentives.
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Funding is available for projects that strengthen the food system and reduce food insecurity for people and communities. Find out who can apply, how to apply, and how much you can apply for.
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Ofgem has appointed Energy Saving Trust to distribute payments from companies that may have breached Ofgem rules. Registered charities, community interest companies, co-operative societies and community benefit societies can apply for funds to deliver energy-related projects that meet the scheme priorities and benefit people in England, Scotland and Wales. The Energy Saving Trust will administer the scheme until 2026.
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The Stanley Smith (UK) Horticultural Trust supports horticultural projects for public benefit, mostly in the UK, through grant funding. Grants are normally awarded twice a year, in April and September (following application deadlines of 15 February and 15 August). The maximum grant is £5,000, but some organisations only require modest sums, and applicants are welcome to apply for grants of less than £500.
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The fund aims to protect coastal habitats from the harmful effects of single-use plastic water bottles by supporting communities to purchase water refill fountains for busy or environmentally significant coastal areas. Grants of up to £2,500 per applicant are available towards the cost of a fountain.
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Offers funding to farmers and land managers in National Landscapes (previously known as Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs)), National Parks and the Broads. It is not an agri-environment scheme..
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The Aviva Communities Fund to helps smaller community groups and charities fund local projects that support climate action. Organisations approved to take part in the fund can receive up to £25,000 in match funding per calendar year, with a maximum of £250 matched for each unique donation. You can submit up to two applications per year.
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