Available grants

Further information on the scheme’s scope, eligibility criteria and how to apply are available in the links below.

Please get in touch with us if you would like to speak to someone about developing your carbon net zero (CNZ) projects and potential routes to market to support any successful applications.

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Live funding opportunities

Please note this is not an exhaustive list of funding opportunities. This information was last updated on 16 July 2024 at 12pm.

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles:Workplace Charging Scheme for state-funded education institutions

Category

EV Charging

Description

Grant for eligible state-funded education institutes to provide support towards the costs of the purchase, installation and infrastructure of electric vehicle chargepoints.

 

You can get 75% off the cost to buy and install chargepoints up to a maximum of:   

 

  • £2500 per socket 
  • 40 sockets across all sites (this includes any applications made previously through the Workplace Charging Scheme)   

 

Successful applicants will receive a voucher that is valid for 180 days from the date of issue. The installation must be completed within this time.  

 

You must use an authorised installer to install authorised commercial chargepoints.  

 

Total Value

Not specified

 

Applications Open

05 February 2024

 

Applications Close

31 March 2025

 

Applications Page

Visit the applications page

 

Our route to market

Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions – https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6213 and Transport Technology and Associated Service – https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6099

Department for Culture, Media and Sport: VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme

Category

Energy Efficiency

 

Description

The VCSE Energy Efficiency Scheme (EES) is to help VCSE organisations deliver more efficient services for people and communities by saving money on energy bills. Up to £23.4m is available in total. Up to £3.4m will be available to deliver Independent Energy Assessments (IEAs) for VCSE organisations and up to £20m will be available for VCSE organisations to apply for a capital grant to implement energy efficiency measures identified in their IEA.

 

Total Value

£23.4m

 

Applications Open

07/12/2023

 

Applications Close

30/08/2024

 

Applications Page

https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/vcse-energy-efficiency-scheme-1#summary

Network Rail Community Tree Planting Fund

Category

Tree Planting

Description

The Tree Council and Network Rail are working in partnership to deliver a programme of community tree planting for the 2023/24 tree planting season. For the 2023/24 tree planting season funding for projects in three bands will be awarded:

  • Main Grants – Projects between £2,500 and £5,000
  • Large Grants – Projects between £5,000 and £15,000
  • Flagship Grants – Projects over £15,000

Flagship Grants will be awarded in limited numbers to those projects that deliver a significant impact across our programme priorities.

Total Value

Not Specified

Applications Open

Not Specified

Applications Close

Not Specified

Our route to market

Low value purchase system

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS): Green Heat Network Fund

Category

Heat networks and energy efficiency

Description

Supporting the development of low and zero carbon (LZC) heat (and cooling) networks, the Green Heat Network fund is a core element of the Government’s Heat Network Transformation Programme (HNTP). With the aim to continue to develop and grow the heat network market the fund also looks to address some of the challenges of decarbonising the UK’s heat sector.

Total value

Not specified

Applications open

March 2022

Applications close

Round 6 – 25 August 2023
Round 7 – 24 November 2023
Round 8 – 23 February 2024
Round 9 – 24 May 2024
Round 10 – 30 August 2024
Round 11 – 29 November 2024

Application page

Visit the application page.

Our route to market

The Demand Management and Renewables Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6313) and traditional framework (RM6314) will provide effective routes to market for varying solar projects that can support public sector decarbonisation strategies. These agreements replace the existing Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets agreement (HELGA).

Complementary agreements

Supply of Energy 2

Scottish Central Government: Energy efficiency grant scheme

Category

Heat networks and energy efficiency

Description

This will offer capital grant funding support to enable heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency projects across the public sector. This funding is targeted towards Scottish central government organisations that have previously had limited access to borrowing funds for this type of work.

The fund will also provide resource support to build a pipeline of investment-ready projects in future years, further accelerating investment in renewable heat technologies and energy efficiency across the public sector.

Total value

£200 million

Applications open

Not specified

Applications close

2025/2026

Application page

Visit the application page.

Our route to market

The Demand Management and Renewables Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6313) and traditional framework (RM6314) will provide effective routes to market for varying solar projects that can support public sector decarbonisation strategies.  These agreements replace the existing Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets agreement (HELGA).

Facilities Management and Workplace Services

Complementary agreements

Supply of Energy 2

Scottish Central Government: Heat Network Fund

Category

Heat networks and energy efficiency

Description

This opportunity is to support the development and rollout of zero emission heat networks across Scotland. This fair and open fund aims to stimulate commercial interest, investment and maximise Scotland’s vast potential in the low carbon sector, whilst contributing to the positive progress on reducing Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions.

The Heat in Buildings Strategy recognises that delivery programmes must now move to a new phase – one capable of supporting deployment at an unprecedented scale. Delivery programmes – and auxiliary support – will need to underpin the mass move from fossil fuel reliant systems to low and zero emissions heating in tandem with achieving a good standard of energy efficiency across all buildings.

Total value

£300 million

Applications open

Not specified

Applications close

Not specified

Application page

Visit the application page.

Our route to market

The Demand Management and Renewables Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6313) and traditional framework (RM6314) will provide effective routes to market for varying solar projects that can support public sector decarbonisation strategies. These agreements replace the existing Heat Networks and Electricity Generation Assets agreement (HELGA).

Facilities Management and Workplace Services

Complementary agreements

Supply of Energy 2

Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV): on-street residential charging scheme

Category

Electric vehicle charging

Description

The purpose of the scheme is to increase the availability of on-street charge points in residential streets where off-street parking is not available, thereby ensuring that on-street parking is not a barrier to realising the benefits of owning an electric vehicle (EV).

The scheme gives local authorities access to grant funding that can be used to part-fund the procurement and installation of on-street EV charge point infrastructure for residential needs, in line with the minimum technical specifications. We encourage local authorities to apply for and take advantage of this funding, while it is available, to help prepare for and support the transition towards zero-emission vehicles.

Total value

Not specified

Applications open

Not specified

Applications close

Ongoing

Application page

Visit the application page.

Our route to market

Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Solutions (VCIS)

Transport Technology and Associated Services

Complementary agreements

Vehicle Purchase

Lease, Fleet Management and Flexible Rental Solutions

Supply of Energy 2

Forestry Commission: woodland creation planning grant

Category

Tree planting

Description

Landowners, land managers and public bodies (other than Forestry England) can apply to the Forestry Commission to support the design of new woodland under the Woodland Creation Planning Grant (WCPG). 

Total value

Not specified

Applications open

9 July 2018

Applications close

2025

Application page

Visit the application page.

Our route to market

Low Value Purchase System

Complementary agreements

Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3)

Forestry Commission: England woodland creation offer

Category

Tree planting

Description

Landowners, land managers and public bodies can apply to the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO) for support to create new woodland, including through natural colonisation, on areas as small as one hectare. You could receive over £10,000 per hectare to support your woodland creation scheme.

EWCO is one of a suite of Forestry Commission initiatives to support woodland creation and tree planting across England.

Total value

Not specified

Applications open

18 May 2021

Applications close

2025

Application page

Visit the application page.

Our route to market

Low Value Purchase System

Complementary agreements

Management Consultancy Framework Three (MCF3)

National Lottery: Grants for Heritage £3,000 to £10,000

Category

Community climate change

Description

Heritage is not limited to just buildings, this grant can assist with all heritage related projects. From historic buildings, our industrial legacy and the natural environment, to collections, traditions, stories and more – heritage can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations. Using money raised by the National Lottery, the National Lottery Heritage Fund inspires, leads and resources the UK’s heritage to create positive and lasting change for people and communities, now and for the future.

National Lottery Grants for Heritage is our open programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK.

Total value

Not specified

Applications open

Not specified

Applications close

This grant has no deadline

Application page

Visit the application page.

Our route to market

Low Value Purchasing System

Construction Works and Associated Services

Complementary agreements

Facilities Management and Workplace Services

Management Consultancy Framework 3 lot 9

Demand Management and Renewables Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6313) and traditional framework (RM6314)

National Lottery: Grants for Heritage £10,000 to £250,000

Category

Community climate change

Description

Heritage is not limited to just buildings, this grant can assist with all heritage related projects. From historic buildings, our industrial legacy and the natural environment, to collections, traditions, stories and more – heritage can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations. Using money raised by the National Lottery, the National Lottery Heritage Fund inspires, leads and resources the UK’s heritage to create positive and lasting change for people and communities, now and for the future.

National Lottery Grants for Heritage is our open programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK.

Total value

Not specified

Applications open

Not specified

Applications close

This grant has no deadline

Application page

Visit the application page.

Our route to market

Low Value Purchasing System

Construction Works and Associated Services

Complementary agreements

Facilities Management and Workplace Services

Management Consultancy Framework 3 lot 9

Demand Management and Renewables Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6313) and traditional framework (RM6314)

National Lottery: Grants for Heritage £250,000 to £5 million

Category

Community climate change

Description

Heritage is not limited to just buildings, this grant can assist with all heritage related projects. From historic buildings, our industrial legacy and the natural environment, to collections, traditions, stories and more – heritage can be anything from the past that you value and want to pass on to future generations. Using money raised by the National Lottery, the National Lottery Heritage Fund inspires, leads and resources the UK’s heritage to create positive and lasting change for people and communities, now and for the future.

National Lottery Grants for Heritage is our open programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK.

Total value

Not specified

Applications open

Not specified

Applications close

This grant has no deadline

Application page

Visit the application page.

Our route to market

Low Value Purchasing System

Construction Works and Associated Services

Complementary agreements

Facilities Management and Workplace Services

Management Consultancy Framework 3 lot 9

Demand Management and Renewables Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6313) and traditional framework (RM6314)

National Lottery: Climate Action Fund - Our Shared Future

Category

Community Climate Change

 

Description

The Climate Action Fund will form organisations working in a formal partnership, and seeks to fund projects that will inspire more people to take climate action, including projects which link climate action to the everyday lives and interests of local communities or projects that influence communities at a regional or national level.

 

Total Value

£20m

 

Applications Open

Not specified

 

Applications Close

End of 2024

 

Applications Page

https://www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/programmes/climate-action-fund-our-shared-future

 

Our route to market

Management Consultancy Framework 3 – https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6187 and Research & Insights – https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6126

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: phase 4 Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund

Category

Heat decarbonisation

Description

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has made available up to £17 million of funding for phase 4 Public Sector Low Carbon Skills Fund that will provide grants for public sector organisations to engage the specialist and expert advice and skills required to create a robust heat decarbonisation plan and/or detailed designs to prepare for heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency works.

Total value

£17 million

Applications open

26 April 2023

Applications close

Not specified

Application page

Visit the application page.

Our route to market

Demand Management and Renewables Dynamic Purchasing System (RM6313) and traditional framework (RM6314)

Complementary agreements

Management Consultancy Framework 3 (MCF3) – Lot 9

Solar for Schools/National Grid: Solar for Schools

Category

Building Decarbonisation

 

Description

The Solar for Schools grants supports schools with funding of up to £25,000 per school to install solar panels.

 

Total Value

Not specified

 

Applications Open

Not specified

 

Applications Close

Not specified

 

Applications Page

https://funnel.solarforschools.co.uk/NationalGrid?r_done=1

Our route to market

Demand Management and Renewables Framework (Lot 1)

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6314

 

Demand Management and Renewables DPS

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6313

 

Forestry Commission: tree health pilot

Category

Tree planting

Description

The tree health pilot scheme will test different ways of slowing the spread of pests and diseases affecting trees in England. It expands on support already available through the Countryside Stewardship woodland tree health grant. The results of the pilot, which runs from August 2021 to 2024, will help develop the future funding policy for tree health schemes. Around 100 grant agreements will be allocated through a competitive application process.

Total value

£3.3 million

Applications open

1 August 2022

Applications close

31 August 2024

Application page

Visit the application page

Our route to market

Dynamic Purchasing System for low cost, low value and uncomplicated procurement requirements:

Low Value Purchasing System

UK Research and Innovation: Design Accelerators - Round Three

Category

Community Climate Change

Description

Funding is available to support engagement activities with local communities, public and third sector organisations. 

Total Value

Not specified

Applications Open

01 July 2024

Applications Close

03 October 2024

Applications Page

https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/design-accelerators-round-three-grant-1#summary

Our route to market

Research & Insights DPS

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6126

UK Research and Innovation: Sustainable Industrial Futures

Category

Industrial Decarbonisation

 

Description

The fund will be used to establish a virtual centre of excellence in sustainable industrial futures to advance the UK’s transition to net zero. This is a seven year, flagship investment focussed on tackling cross-sectoral research challenges rooted in excellent, leading-edge engineering, physical and environmental sciences and transdisciplinary approaches to enable the transition of UK industrial manufacturing processes and operations to net zero.

 

Total Value

£26m

 

Applications Open

27 June 2024

 

Applications Close

11 December 2024

 

Applications Page

https://find-government-grants.service.gov.uk/grants/sustainable-industrial-futures-grant-1#summary

Our route to market

Research & Insights DPS

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6126

The Stobart Sustainability Fund

Category

Community Climate Change

 

Description

The Stobart Sustainability fund is aimed at supporting community-led sustainability projects and initiatives led by non-profit organisations, community groups and educational facilities, such as schools and colleges, to help them transform their local community through projects that tackle climate change, reduce carbon emissions or that protect and enhance the environment.

 

Total Value

Not Specified

 

Applications Open

Not specified

 

Applications Close

Not specified

 

Applications Page

https://eddiestobart.com/the-stobart-sustainability-fund/

 

Our route to market

Green Future Fellowships

Category

Research

 

Description

The Green Future Fellowship programme aims to nurture climate innovation by providing those working across academia and industry with the space, time and support they need to accelerate their critical technologies into scalable, commercially viable, and world-changing projects. 

 

Green Future Fellows will receive up to £3 million and support over ten years to develop their ground-breaking initiatives.

 

Total Value

Not Specified

 

 

 

Applications Close

05 November 2024

 

Applications Page

https://raeng.org.uk/green-future-fellowships

Our route to market

Research & Insights DPS – https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6126

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme - Phase 4

Category

Buildings Decarbonisation

 

Description

The Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme provides grant funding to public sector organisations in England, as well as those with reserved functions operating in the devolved administrations, to install heat decarbonisation and energy efficiency measures in their buildings. 

 

The main strategic objective of the scheme is to reduce direct carbon emissions from public sector buildings.

 

Through Phase 4 of the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will make capital funding available from 2025/26 to 2027/28. The value of available funding and the profile split across the three financial years will be confirmed in due course.  

 

Total Value

£1.17bn (£670m in 2025/26, £300m in 2026/27 and £200m in 2027/28) (source: Inspired Energy)

 

Applications Open

9 October 2024

 

Applications Close

25 November 2024

 

Applications Page

https://www.salixfinance.co.uk/schemes/phase-4-public-sector-decarbonisation-scheme

Our route to market

Construction Works & Associated Services – https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6088

Demand Management & Renewables Framework – https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6314

Demand Management & Renewables DPS – 

https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6313

 

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