Green & Sustainability Business Grants
The UK government is investing heavily in the green economy transition. Grants support businesses to reduce emissions, adopt renewable energy, develop green technologies, and implement circular economy practices.
Net Zero Support
Various programmes help businesses reduce their carbon footprint. Industrial decarbonisation grants, energy efficiency schemes, and transition funding support the journey to net zero.
Renewable Energy Grants
Funding is available for businesses developing or adopting renewable energy technologies. This includes solar, wind, hydrogen, and energy storage projects.
Circular Economy
Grants support businesses implementing circular economy principles - reducing waste, reusing materials, and developing sustainable products and services.
UK Clean Energy Grants
26 grants found
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) supports the decarbonisation of homes and small and medium non-domestic buildings in England and Wales. The scheme provides upfront capital grants of up to £7,500 to encourage property owners to replace existing fossil fuel heating with more efficient, low carbon heating systems including heat pumps and biomass boilers.
Capital grant
The Capital grant provides discretionary grant support for capital expenditure projects that align with Scotland's economic transformation priorities, offering up to 40% of eligible costs for small enterprises (minimum £250,000) and lower percentages for larger firms.
Research and development grants
The R&D grant provides financial support for companies developing new products, processes or services, covering a portion of eligible project costs.
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
A Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) is a subsidised three-way partnership between a business, a high‑calibre graduate and an academic institution, providing a cost‑effective way for businesses to attract fresh talent and access university expertise to drive strategic innovation and growth.
Leadership for Growth
The Leadership for Growth programme is designed to develop the capabilities of aspiring managers and leaders within scale‑up potential SMEs across Liverpool City Region.
AD:VENTURE
Provides free business development support and guidance.
Access to finance - Greater Manchester and Lancashire
Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.
I2F2 Inward Investment Facilitation Fund
The Inward Investment Facilitation Fund (I2F2) provides grant funding for projects new to the Liverpool city region (LCR) aimed at increasing employment and productivity in the LCR.
Innovation Sprint Programme
A fully-funded programme for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Liverpool City Region, with a focus on innovation and growth.
DRIVEN - ESF High Level Skills programme
Grants and support to help SMEs across Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire to recruit and retain talented students and graduates. £1,000 funding per graduate recruited for 400 hours or more and / or circa £1,000 for fully funded 80 hour internship. No limits on multiple awards.
CDC Enterprise Agency - Durham
Advice and support for new and established businesses.
Business Support Programme - Adur and Worthing
Support service for businesses in the districts of Adur and Worthing with free events, online learning, networking and mentoring programmes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about UK clean energy grants